About Us

Advancing clinical research and evidence generation in Ecuador

CLINICAL RESEARCH CLINVEC S.A. is an Ecuadorian Contract Research Organization (CRO) that brings together scientific, clinical, methodological, and operational capabilities to develop research projects from start to finish.

With particular strength in Oncology and multi-therapeutic capacity, we work alongside the pharmaceutical industry, healthcare institutions, and investigators to turn clinical needs into valuable scientific evidence.

CLINVEC research team
CRO
Specialized in Oncology

Our Mission

To generate clinical evidence, uniting international scientific rigor with real local evidence to drive research, improve our access challenges, expand treatment options for patients, and position Ecuador on the global scientific map through publications of scientific and editorial quality.

Our Vision

To be Ecuador's leading oncology CRO, recognized for transforming clinical evidence into better decisions, greater access to treatments, and scientific positioning of international impact.

Our Approach

We bring together science, methodology, clinical operations, data, and scientific communication to support every project from conception through the generation and dissemination of results.

Commitment to Quality

Our processes are built on the principles of Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP), applicable ethical and regulatory standards, data protection, scientific integrity, and international quality standards.

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20+ years

Clinical experience

The founder's oncology clinical track record, applied to project development.

Multidisciplinary team

Science, operations and quality

Methodology, data, biostatistics, pharmacovigilance, medical writing and coordinated execution.

Local CRO

Knowledge of the Ecuadorian context

Close ties with investigators, institutions and the real needs of the health system.

End-to-end model

From protocol to evidence

Support from study design through analysis, quality, and scientific communication.

Team

Our team by unit

Multidisciplinary professionals bringing together clinical, scientific, regulatory, operational, and analytical expertise.

1. Executive Leadership

Dra. Mayra Santacruz

Dra. Mayra Santacruz

CEO, Certified CRA

Dr. Mario Argüello

Dr. Mario Argüello

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2. Scientific and Medical Unit

Dra. Joselyn Canelos

Dra. Joselyn Canelos

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Dr. Hernán Páez

Senior CRA

3. Clinical Operations, Quality, and Pharmacovigilance Unit

Dr. Jorge Acosta

Dr. Jorge Acosta

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Dra. Valeria Bastidas

Dra. Valeria Bastidas

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Dra. Lila Ayala

Dra. Lila Ayala

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4. Regulatory Affairs Unit

Abg. Walter Santacruz

Abg. Walter Santacruz

Abg. Yadira Moncayo

Abg. Yadira Moncayo

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Abg. Rita Molina

Abg. Rita Molina

5. Analytics and Evidence Unit

Biostatistics and Data

Ing. Walter Santacruz

Ing. Walter Santacruz

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Ing. Itamar Santacruz

Ing. Itamar Santacruz

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Ing. Mayra Garzón

Ing. Mayra Garzón

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Ing. Paúl Maridueña

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Publications and Medical Writing

Dra. Valeria Bastidas

Dra. Valeria Bastidas

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Ing. Jefferson Alejandro

Ing. Jefferson Alejandro

6. Administrative and Finance Unit

Ing. Catalina Constante

Ing. Catalina Constante

Alanis Villacís

Alanis Villacís

Technologist