Summary
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Work History
Education
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Certification
Theraputic Areas
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Austin Blanchard

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Accomplished Clinical Research Lead with a proven track record at ICON, adept in site selection and investigator prospecting, and conflict resolution. Excelled in enhancing trial enrollment and site management, significantly improving study outcomes. Supported new hires to the team, showcasing strong leadership and deadline management skills. Currently ready to take the next step in the CRL role and join the Eli Lilly Team.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Research Lead - Lilly FSP

ICON
11.2022 - Current
  • Management of clinical sites being considered and/or participating in Lilly clinical trials; including site identification and qualification, the timely delivery of clinical trial enrollment, issues management at clinical trial sites, and ensuring inspection readiness at all times.
  • Oversight of the relationship with the sponsor and PI, monitoring activities at clinical trial sites, and enrollment progress throughout the trial. Responsible for the escalation of significant quality findings and trends.
  • Establishes and develops strong professional relationships with active/potential clinical investigators to expand clinical research partnership opportunities and provide an unparalleled experience for participation in Lilly clinical trials.
  • Accountable for comprehensive site management activities to ensure timely delivery of enrollment readiness, trial recruitment/enrollment and database locks; inclusive of performance management and issue mitigation, identification and resolution.
  • Has completed selection and enrollment management on 17 different trials across multiple sites in the Rocky Mountain Region.

Senior Clinical Research Associate I - Lilly FSP

IQVIA
04.2020 - 11.2022
  • Clinical Research Associate I: April 2020-May 2021
  • Clinical Research Associate II: May 2021-June 2022
  • Conducted initiation, monitoring and closeout visits to verify study procedures, regulatory documents and data completion. Reviewed participant eligibility and consent documentation to help researchers achieve accurate and meaningful results. Managed project risk by identifying, quantifying and monitoring potential threats.
  • Complete training and sign-off for new CRA's joining IQVIA by instructing and then observing site visits. Helped to mentor incoming CRA's and be an available resource for training and continued learning.
  • Work directly with site staff to implement CAPA procedures to mitigate future risk to protocol deviations. Prepared site's for FDA inspections and audits Create Site Visit Reports to document trial status and data integrity through study according to the SMP.

Clinical Research Coordinator

Synexus - Central Phoenix
07.2017 - 04.2020
  • Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals and case report form requirements. Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations. Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials in accordance with study time lines and budgets.
  • Was the training lead on multiple skills for new research assistants and coordinators coming into the site.
  • Lead Coordinator of 5 clinical trials focused on disorders such as Type 2 Diabetes, NAFL, Cardiovascular Outcome and IBS. Three of which were Eli Lilly Trials

Research Assistant

Sleep and Chronobiology Lab
05.2016 - 05.2017
  • Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
  • Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests. Collected, prepared and tested wide range of biological samples. Observation and monitoring of overnight patients on study. Performed EEGs, sleep data collection and stress questionnaires.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Integrative Physiology

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder
05-2017

Skills

  • Good Clinical Practices and Clinical Trial management
  • Site selection and investigator prospecting
  • Enrollment management
  • Site audit preparation and risk mitigation
  • Conflict resolutions
  • Event Planning and management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Deadline management

Accomplishments

  • Planning Committee: Team Meeting 2024
  • Planning Committee: CMH All Staff Meeting 2024
  • Planning Committee: Lilly/IQVIA Meeting 2024 & 2025

Certification

  • Emergency Medical Technician August 2016

Theraputic Areas

  • Obesity & Weight Management
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Poly Neuropathy & DPNP
  • Migraines
  • CVD
  • Alzheimer's
  • COVID-19 Virus
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis

Timeline

Clinical Research Lead - Lilly FSP

ICON
11.2022 - Current

Senior Clinical Research Associate I - Lilly FSP

IQVIA
04.2020 - 11.2022

Clinical Research Coordinator

Synexus - Central Phoenix
07.2017 - 04.2020

Research Assistant

Sleep and Chronobiology Lab
05.2016 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Integrative Physiology

University of Colorado Boulder

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