Alfonso García, CEO & BD Director at Leon Research

Global Trial Accelerators™: Fast-Tracking First-in-Human Trials, Anywhere

Global Trial Accelerators™: Fast-Tracking First-in-Human Trials, Anywhere
Alfonso García, CEO & BD Director at Leon Research
Jan 30, 2026 Season 2 Episode 121
Julio G. Martinez-Clark

In this episode, we welcome Alfonso, CEO at Leon Research and Managing Board Member and Marketing Director at AICROS, for an in-depth conversation on leadership, clinical research, and business development in the pharmaceutical industry.

Alfonso has 14 years of experience in managerial and executive roles, with the last 10 years dedicated to clinical investigation. Originally trained in psychology, his curiosity and passion for continuous learning have driven a career that blends science, strategy, and people-centered leadership.

As CEO of Leon Research, a full-service CRO operating in Southern Europe, Alfonso leads with a clear mission: to grow the organization by empowering its people and staying true to core principles of intelligence, creativity, flexibility, and honesty. Through AICROS, he has also played a key role in designing and implementing sales and marketing strategies that strengthen client relationships and expand business opportunities across the CRO alliance.

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