Pilar Camacho Leal PhD

Clinical laboratory scientist, Biomarkers and diagnostics@ Eli Lilly | PhD in Biochemistry

Italy

About

With over six years of experience in diagnostics and medical affairs, I currently serve as a Clinical Research Scientist at Eli Lilly and Company, contributing to innovative solutions in diagnostic strategies and advancements. My focus lies in diagnostics and medical affairs, where I collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights and support strategic initiatives. I am committed to driving impactful outcomes that align with Eli Lilly's mission to make life better for people worldwide.

Experience

  • Eli Lilly and Company (5 yrs 6 mos)
    • Clinical Laboratory Biomarkers and Diagnostics Operations, Global
      Mar 2026 - Present · 5 mos

    • Director, Clinical Research Scientist Diagnostics Global Medical Affairs
      Feb 2025 - Mar 2026 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Lead Diagnostic Clinical Scientist Medical Affairs International business unit
      May 2022 - Feb 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Diaceutics PLC (4 yrs 6 mos)
    • Global Laboratory Business Data and Strategy Senior Director
      Jan 2020 - Feb 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Monitor and analysis of latest evolving trends and technologies in the diagnostic testing market. Develop biomarker and disease pipeline for companion diagnostic testing to provide client-specific market guidance in Europe, Asia, US and Latam. Provide accurate actionable scientific, medical and and intelligence data analysis to provide local/regional strategies and tactics. Review viability and impact of strategic initiatives based on scientific and medical data assessment in liaison with sales, global laboratory, marketing and product development teams.

    • Regional Laboratory Diagnostic Lead, Director
      Jul 2018 - Jan 2020 · 1 yr 7 mos

      Management and coordination of national Laboratory Diagnostic Liaison country teams field- based activities (Spain, Italy, France, Portugal).

    • Diagnostic Laboratory Country Lead, Associated Director
      Sep 2016 - Jul 2018 · 1 yr 11 mos

      Established and expanded substantially local network of thought leaders in health care, investigators, National Scientific Societies, External quality assessment institutions and HCP group experts.

  • Università degli Studi di Torino ()
    • Senior Post-Doctoral/Research Scientist
      2010 - Dec 2016 · 7 yrs

      • Study of a conditional p130Cas knockout mice in the epidermis. Identification of p130Cas as an important modulator of mouse keratinocyte differentation. • Study of the role of p130Cas in the estrogen receptor (ER) and the epithelial growth factor receptor (EGFR) crosstalk by using an ex-vivo model of mouse mammary epithelial cells. • Analysis of the role of p130Cas in mammary stem/progenitor population and in cancer stem cells. p130Cas in mammary stem/progenitor population and in cancer stem cells. • Identification of the molecular mechanisms through which p130Cas induces ErbB2 tumorigenesis and invasiveness.

    • Post-Doctoral Scientist
      2007 - 2010 · 3 yrs

      Breast cancer Research • In vivo and in vitro studies of the consequence of the over-expression of the adaptor protein p130Cas during mouse mammary gland development • Study of the role of p130Cas in ErbB2-dependent breast cancer. • Study of the role of p140Cap in Erbb2-dependent cancer

  • Senior Research Scientist at CASMedChem Research group University of Torino
    Jan 2013 - Jan 2016 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Development and application of experimental in vitro technology during the initial steps of drug discovery.

  • European Grant Officer Advisor at Molecular Biotechnology Center and Common Strategy Force (CSTF), University of Torino
    2013 - 2014 · 1 yr

    Scouting, selection and analysis of the feasibility of funding opportunities in the fields of biochemistry and biotechnology at the EU level