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Embedded Clinical Trial Execution. Controlled. Scalable. Predictable.
ABOUT
OUR FOUNDING STORY
Research Management Partners (RMP) was founded as a natural extension of Physicians Management Partners (PMP), a South Florida–based managed services organization dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes and supporting physicians for more than 20 years. Through PMP’s work managing a large network of medical centers, it became increasingly clear that many of these clinics were also participating in clinical research—but lacked the structured support, oversight, and opportunities needed to maximize their potential.
Recognizing this gap, PMP identified a growing need within its network—and across the broader healthcare community—for a specialized organization that could bring management, structure, and operational excellence to research sites. This insight led to the creation of Research Management Partners. Built on PMP’s foundation of quality, innovation, and physician-centered support, RMP was established to elevate the performance of research clinics, expand access to clinical trials, and strengthen the bridge between healthcare providers, patients, sponsors, and CROs.
Today, RMP carries forward PMP’s mission of improving healthcare outcomes by enabling physicians and research centers to thrive. Powered by decades of operational expertise and guided by a vision of advancing medical progress through well-managed research, RMP continues to grow—offering the structure, strategy, and leadership needed to achieve excellence in clinical trial management.
OUR TEAM'S EXPERIENCE
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Our leadership team brings together more than 50 years of combined expertise across healthcare administration, value-based care, clinical operations, and multisite research management. With deep roots in managing large medical networks and driving measurable improvements in patient outcomes, our team has successfully led organizations through complex risk-based contracts, accreditation processes, operational expansions, and high-volume clinical research programs.
Collectively, our executives have directed major Managed Service Organizations, overseen national and international provider networks, and negotiated multimillion-dollar value-based agreements with leading health plans and delegated entities. Their experience spans organizations such as Florida Blue, United Healthcare, Humana, HealthSun, Aetna, MMM, Cano Health, and more—supporting thousands of physicians and tens of thousands of patients across Florida and Puerto Rico.
On the research side, our clinical operations leadership brings over a decade of hands-on experience managing Phase I–IV trials across oncology, psychiatry, neurology, pulmonology, infectious disease, metabolic disorders, autoimmune conditions, vaccines, and precision medicine. Our team has directed clinical sites to audit-ready performance, managed complex regulatory workflows, led study start-up across multiple therapeutic areas, and coordinated with sponsors/CROs on timelines, deliverables, and operational strategy. With advanced expertise in rater assessments, investigational product management, and theragnostic coordination, our clinical leaders have contributed to a broad portfolio of global industry-sponsored trials.
Together, this multidisciplinary team combines seasoned healthcare executives with highly skilled clinical research professionals—all unified by a commitment to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, quality outcomes, and the advancement of patient-centered research. Their combined experience forms the foundation of Research Management Partners, driving innovation, structure, and growth across our expanding network of clinical research sites.
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ERNESTO LEON
Founder and Principal
Ernesto Leon brings over a decade of leadership experience in Managed Service Organizations and value-based care. Since 2013, he has directed large provider networks, developed innovative real-time patient management software, and driven significant improvements in health outcomes and compliance. He previously co-founded Physicians Partners Group, helping manage more than $34 million in annual value-based contracts before its acquisition by Cano Health. In 2023, Ernesto founded Physicians Management Partners, expanding its footprint across South Florida. His deep expertise in risk management, provider relations, and strategic growth continues to shape the vision and success of the organization.
VIVIAN GONZALEZ
Chief Operating Officer
Vivian Gonzalez is a seasoned healthcare executive with over 25 years of experience in healthcare administration, value-based contracting, and provider network development. She has held leadership roles with Florida Blue, United Healthcare, MMM, and Solis Health Plans, where she managed complex risk contracts, supported large MSOs, and led major accreditation and medical center development initiatives. Recognized for her community impact with multiple leadership and innovation awards, Vivian is known for building strong physician networks and improving access to care. At Physicians Management Partners, she oversees strategic growth, operational performance, and new business development.
ROTCEH RIOS RN, f.M.D.
Project Manager(RMP)
Rotceh Rios is a seasoned Clinical Research Operations and Business Development Leader with over 6 years of experience driving performance across high-volume, multi-site research environments. He specializes in regulatory infrastructure development, study start-up strategy, and scalable operational execution, playing a key role in building and expanding integrated clinical research networks.
His expertise includes centralized regulatory coordination, site activation, sponsor and CRO engagement, feasibility strategy, and multi-site operational oversight, ensuring consistent, audit-ready performance across all affiliated sites. Rotceh has been directly involved in the successful execution of clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas, including psychiatry, neurology, oncology, infectious diseases, pulmonology, metabolic disorders, vaccines, and precision medicine.
With a strong focus on business development, Rotceh leads strategic initiatives to identify, position, and secure new study opportunities, aligning site capabilities with sponsor requirements and accelerating study acquisition. His ability to integrate patient access, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency has been instrumental in driving network growth and performance.
A former Internal Medicine Specialist with international clinical and epidemiological experience—including leadership in a WHO-delegated Ebola response—he brings a unique combination of clinical insight, regulatory expertise, and executive-level operational leadership.
At Research Management Partners (RMP), Rotceh ensures that every site operates under a centralized, compliant, and performance-driven model, delivering high-quality data, rapid start-up timelines, and reliable execution for sponsors and CROs.
Gema Porras Herrera, f.M.D.
Head of Billing & Coding Department (RMP)
Gema Porras Herrera, M.D., is a bilingual physician specialized in Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine who leads the Billing & Coding Department at Research Management Partners (RMP), directing a team of three U.S.-certified medical professionals responsible for coding accuracy, revenue integrity, and full regulatory compliance. With international clinical training across Cuba, Bolivia, and the United States, she brings deep expertise in high-acuity patient management, advanced life support, and complex clinical environments. Her credentials in medical assisting, phlebotomy, and clinical research compliance (ICH-GCP, HIPAA, Human Subjects Protection) position her at the intersection of clinical operations and financial accuracy. At RMP, she ensures precise documentation, audit readiness, and seamless alignment between clinical care and research protocols, while her bilingual capabilities strengthen patient engagement, optimize workflows, and support high-performance study execution across diverse populations.
Zamara Predraza RN, f.M.D.
Head of Quality Assurance (RMP)
Zamara Pedraza, RN, is a highly experienced clinical research leader and registered nurse who serves as Head of Quality Assurance at Research Management Partners (RMP), overseeing regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and quality control across all clinical trial operations. With over a decade of hands-on experience in clinical research, including roles as Study Director, Clinical Research Coordinator, and Research Nurse at leading institutions, she brings deep expertise in ICH-GCP compliance, SOP implementation, regulatory documentation, and multi-phase (Phase II–IV) trial execution. Zamara has contributed to numerous complex, multi-center, and global studies across a wide range of therapeutic areas, working with major sponsors and CROs while utilizing advanced clinical systems such as Medidata Rave, Veeva Vault, and IRT platforms. At RMP, she ensures the highest standards of data integrity, protocol adherence, and inspection readiness, positioning the organization as a reliable, audit-ready partner for sponsors and CROs, while her bilingual capabilities further strengthen communication, team alignment, and operational excellence across diverse patient populations.
Suaimy Salazar Garcia, RMA
Head of Regulatory Affairs & Continuing Education (RMP)
Suaimy Salazar Garcia, RMA, is a highly experienced clinical research professional who serves as Head of Regulatory Affairs & Continuing Education at Research Management Partners (RMP), leading regulatory strategy, IRB submissions, and standardized training programs across all affiliated sites. With over five years of dedicated experience in regulatory operations and two years as a Team Lead within a high-performing research site, she has consistently delivered strong outcomes in sponsor-facing activities, ensuring timely submissions, protocol compliance, and audit readiness. Suaimy brings more than a decade of clinical experience as a Registered Medical Assistant, along with certifications in phlebotomy and electrocardiography, and over three years of experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator and study rater. Her expertise spans regulatory documentation, SOP implementation, staff training, and multi-study coordination, enabling RMP to maintain consistent, inspection-ready operations while supporting scalable growth and high-quality execution across all clinical trials.