ECNE Senior Advisor

Dr. Carole Chrvala is an accomplished epidemiologist and medical strategist with 30+ years of experience driving evidence-based solutions for pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device organizations. 

She specialises in health economics and outcomes research, competitive intelligence, and strategic medical communications across 15+ therapeutic areas. Throughout her career, Carole has secured $50M+ in research funding, authored 100+ peer-reviewed publications, and supported multiple product launches through publication planning and market access strategies. 

She has filled leadership roles at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Prevention, US Food and Drug Administration, National Academy of Sciences, and served as co-founder of the national Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium. She holds a PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Colorado.  

On a personal note, Carole lives on a 25-acre farm in rural North Carolina with her five Labrador retrievers, Moses, Selah, Abel, Ronan, and Rafferty. They are an endless source of joy, entertainment, fun, and affection for me and my husband, Don. A passionate reader, Carole is a lifelong, avid cyclist and has enjoyed some amazing cycling adventures throughout Europe and New Zealand.