ANNETTE C. GARCIA
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Clinical research operations leader with progression into site director and regional management roles. Leads multi-site trial execution, GCP/FDA compliance, CTMS implementation, enrollment performance, and cross-functional coordination with sponsors, CROs, and investigators. Builds accountable teams, supports inspection readiness, and improves operational consistency across locations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Director
Headlands Research
El Paso, Texas
01.2025 - Current
- Coach, mentor, and develop site staff to reach their highest potential and operate as a cohesive, high-performing team
- Champion patient experience, retention strategies, and enrollment excellence
- Own site-level KPIs, including enrollment targets, financial performance, and quality metrics
- Oversee financial performance across trials
- Maintained accountability for invoicing accuracy and financial forecasting to support financial integrity
- Implement and optimize operational systems and workflows to improve efficiency and outcomes
- Established culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Collaborated with Business Development team and sponsors/CROs to create a consistent pipeline of awarded studies
Research Operations Manager
DaVita Clinical Research
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Led implementation of the RealTime CTMS platform across U.S. research sites to improve study tracking, regulatory oversight, and operational efficiency.
- Provided operational oversight and strategic support for clinical research sites across Texas, Nevada, Connecticut, and Minnesota to enhance site collaboration and performance.
- Partnered with Regional Research Managers to monitor site metrics and enrollment performance, ensuring alignment with study milestones.
- Supported workforce planning and hiring initiatives, managing team performance across multiple research locations to optimize staffing and resources.
- Ensure continuous inspection readiness in compliance with GCP, FDA, and sponsor requirements.
- Serve as a key operational liaison between site leadership, sponsors, and internal research teams.
Regional Research Manager
DaVita Clinical Research
El Paso, TX
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed clinical trial performance indicators including patient enrollment, protocol compliance, retention, and revenue targets.
- Directed operational performance across multiple clinical research sites, enhancing regional trial execution.
- Oversaw site staffing and vendor coordination to optimize resources for clinical trials.
- Collaborated with sponsors, CROs, investigators, and internal teams to ensure successful study startup and execution.
- Implemented operational strategies that consistently improved site productivity and study delivery timelines.
- Ensured compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory requirements, safeguarding trial integrity.
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
DaVita Clinical Research
El Paso, TX
09.2019 - 01.2023
- Led patient recruitment, screening, and informed consent activities, ensuring protocol compliance and enhancing participant engagement.
- Managed multiple clinical trials simultaneously from initiation through closeout, ensuring adherence to timelines and protocols.
- Collaborated with investigators, sponsors, and study teams to execute studies effectively, maintaining high standards of quality.
- Conducted study visits, safety monitoring, and data collection in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Maintained regulatory binders, trial master documentation, and electronic data capture systems.
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
Arthritis & Osteoporosis Associates of New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM
12.2013 - 09.2019
- Managed patient recruitment, informed consent, and regulatory documentation while overseeing study visits to maintain compliance and participant engagement.
- Collaborated with sponsors and investigators to meet enrollment goals and study milestones.
- Coordinated clinical trials in a specialty practice environment to ensure adherence to study protocols and timelines.
- Supervised research staff, facilitating onboarding and training to enhance study coordinator effectiveness.
- Maintained compliance with sponsor protocols, regulatory requirements, and study documentation standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Applied Studies
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM08-2026
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
New Mexico State University
Associate of Science - Public Health
New Mexico State University
Skills
- Clinical Trial Management
- Site Activation & Start-Up
- Clinical Operations Leadership
- Patient Recruitment Strategy
- Multi-Site Study Oversight
- CRO & Sponsor Collaboration
- GCP / ICH / FDA Compliance
- Risk Mitigation & Audit Readiness
- Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- RealTime CTMS
- CTMS, EDC & Clinical Systems
- Electronic Data Capture (EDC) Systems
- SOP Development & Implementation
- Regulatory Document Management
- CRIO
- Florence
- Devana Lynk
- Clinical Trial Management Systems
Personal Information
Title: Lead Clinical Trial Director | Clinical Operations Leader
Certification
- ACRP Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ACRP Human Subject Protection, MAYO Clinical IATA Certification, CITI Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP), CITI Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Disclaimer
Please note that references and a list of clinical trial protocols can be provided upon request, thank you.
Timeline
Site Director
Headlands Research
01.2025 - Current
Research Operations Manager
DaVita Clinical Research
08.2024 - 01.2025
Regional Research Manager
DaVita Clinical Research
01.2023 - 08.2024
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
DaVita Clinical Research
09.2019 - 01.2023
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
Arthritis & Osteoporosis Associates of New Mexico
12.2013 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Applied Studies
New Mexico State University
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
New Mexico State University
Associate of Science - Public Health
New Mexico State University