SAN FRANCISCO, March 5, 2025 – PicnicHealth, a health technology company focused on streamlining clinical research and patient care, today announced the appointment of Vera Hart as its chief financial officer.
Hart will be responsible for overseeing the company’s financial operations, including financial planning, accounting, investor relations, and strategic decision-making. This appointment comes as PicnicHealth continues to expand its platform and forge new partnerships with life science companies.
“Vera has a strong track record of scaling successful companies and preparing them for long-term achievement,” said Noga Leviner, chief executive officer at PicnicHealth. “Her sharp financial skills will be invaluable as we continue to grow and bring more value to our research partners.”
Last year, PicnicHealth launched its life sciences research product to simplify observational research and assist customers in meeting study endpoints more efficiently. The company’s proprietary technology collects medical records from various locations where patients receive care and enables patients to engage in research activities through an intuitive app. Currently, 12 of the top 20 biopharmaceutical companies use PicnicHealth to conduct more effective research.
Hart brings over 15 years of experience in finance, strategy, and operations from her work with high-growth startups and global financial institutions. Most recently, she served as senior vice president of finance and operations at Armada, leading cross-functional teams in finance, HR, and legal, while securing significant financing. Before that, she was vice president of strategic finance at Medable, where she led strategic planning, investor relations, and capital-raising efforts. Hart also managed financial planning for U.S. and European operations at Grail, supporting the company’s growth from its early stages through its IPO filing and subsequent acquisition.
In addition to her roles at leading Bay Area startups, Hart has extensive financial expertise from her time in investment banking at J.P. Morgan and global treasury operations at Commerzbank. She holds an MBA from the Yale School of Management and a BBA in finance and investments from Baruch College.
“PicnicHealth is revolutionizing research with technology that enables more efficient, patient-focused models, helping to meet the increasing demand for innovative solutions in the life sciences,” said Hart. “I look forward to collaborating with the team to drive strategic growth and enhance PicnicHealth’s impact on healthcare innovation.”
About PicnicHealth
PicnicHealth is a leading health technology company dedicated to simplifying healthcare. To date, the company’s direct-to-patient approach, innovative AI and technology have enabled 12 of the top 20 largest life science companies to conduct more efficient observational research. PicnicHealth has provided tens of thousands of patients with access to tools and virtual care services to simplify their care journey.
PicnicHealth was recently recognized as one of Newsweek’s World’s Best Digital Health Companies, selected as the “Best MedTech Startup” by MedTech Breakthrough, and named the “Best AI-enabled Life Sciences Solution” by Global Health & Pharma.
The future is here with PicnicHealth. Visit www.picnichealth.com to learn more.
