Seasoned clinical research professional with over 15 years of experience in many facets of research development. Excellent knowledge of the research and GCP progress. Have worked from multiple spectrums in the research industry, including site level, CRO and SMO with excellent knowledge of all. Exceptional computer skills, including company specific databases, eTMF, EDC, CTMS and adapts to new systems quickly with little instruction. Interested in working with sites, possibly in start-up, site activation, or in-house monitoring for late phase studies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Study Start-Up Coordinator
Lightship
01.2022 - 04.2022
Conducted site identification searches on internet, company database and other means
Regulatory submission to central IRB
Collection of essential documents for potential sites
Conducted presentations for site network qualifications
Completed site qualifications survey as well as ran company required background checks through government sites
Interaction with sites to assure they were kept up-to-date on study progress
Assure all documents received from site were maintained in site files on shared drive and eTMF
Contract Clinical Research Coordinator, Study Manager
Peak Clinical Trials
02.2019 - 05.2020
Perform clinical trial requirements per GCP guidelines
Review protocols and attend monitoring meetings
Identify patients for enrollment
Screen subject via phone to assure qualified
Conduct visits per protocol
Maintain all regulatory documents, update as needed
Distribute and negotiate contracts and budgets from sponsors and CROs
Site Manager II – In-house Monitor – Real World, Late Phase Studies
IQVIA (Contract)
05.2018 - 02.2019
Served as the primary point of contact for investigative sites from start-up through close-out to ensure that assigned clinical trials were conducted in compliance with the protocol, CRO/Sponsor SOPs, ICH GCP, and applicable regulations
Established regular lines of communication with participating sites in accordance with operational plans and contracted scope of work to manage ongoing project expectations and timelines
Performed start-up activities including collecting and reviewing essential documents for completeness and accuracy, negotiating site contracts and budgets, reviewing ICF revisions, and completing study and site level IRB/EC submissions
Evaluated the quality and integrity of study site practices, escalated issues, and implemented corrective action plans
Kept CTMS current for accurate and timely reporting; submitted required study documentation to the TMF and maintained central site files
Supported study teams in the successful start-up of new projects through the development of monitoring plans, creation of regulatory binders, and establishment of clinical tools, processes, and guidance documents
Quality CRC
CTMG, INC
09.2017 - 05.2018
Attend daily meetings to provide and receive updates from other service teams
Attend protocol specific training sessions
Conduct trial activities according to federal and state regulations
Assist the PI in ensuring safety and wellbeing of subjects
Coordination of clinical trials in physicians’ offices including: prescreening, recruitment and screening
Manager, Study start Up/Site Identification
Quintiles/IMS
09.2010 - 09.2017
Managed 18+ direct reports, including leads, coordinators and follow up with the team
Conducts yearly performance review and quarterly discussions about goals and career pathways
Set up and conduct interviews for new resources
Provide assistance with completion of tasks to meet timelines
Provide training/retraining as needed
Lead monthly project review to management to assure that timelines are met/discuss red projects and provide solutions for conclusions
Utilize programs and databases to assure that contact of site personnel is up to date
Verify credentials of PIs/QA status is in good standing
Lead Site Identification Specialist II
Quintiles/IMS
10.2010 - 03.2016
Organize and lead pre-study meetings with Clinical Team Leads, Project Managers and Medical Advisors and Site Start Up to propose strategy for identifying potential Investigators for a given study
Utilize site performance metrics, business relationships, databases, and targeted web searches to identify potential study sites
Ensure quality assurance review of all potential investigators
Maintain and manages data tracking entries into designated clinical tracking systems in accordance with project requirements
Mentor Junior department staff
Manager, Study start Up/Site Identification
Quintiles/IMS
09.2008 - 09.2010
Work with sponsors and internal team members to establish boilerplate documents necessary for Start Up, including Confidential Disclosure Agreements and Site Information Questionnaires
Distribute CDA’s, SIFs and other relevant documentation to investigator sites, follow ups as necessary and tracks activity
Report on Project Process to Clinical Team Leads, Project Managers, Site Start Up and Department Management
Collaborated with Clinical Trial Leaders and Project Managers with determining final study roster
Updated investigator database throughout project and ad hoc basis when contacted by sites or instructed by management
Perform internet searches to enhance investigator database and identify non- experienced physicians to start up studies at their sites
Site Relations Specialist I
Quintiles
06.2006 - 02.2008
Reported on project progress to Clinical Team Leads, Project Managers, Site Start Up and department management
Collaborated with Clinical Trial Leaders and Project Managers with determining final study site roster
Updating investigator database throughout project and on ad hoc basis when contacted y sites or instructed by management
Mentored new employees on SOPs and processes
Team lead for first “mega project” with as many of five employees working under my instruction
Education
Medical Assistant Diploma - undefined
American Medical Training Institute
High School Diploma - Business
Thomas Stone High School
Skills
Microsoft Office
Powerpoint
Excel Sharepoint
IM
Infosario
ETMF
Informatics
Study Mgr
Salesforce
Clinical Conductor
Inform/Phase Forward/Rave EDC
Clinphone and other IVRS systems
IVRS Systems
Certification
Certified Clinical Research Coordinator, ACRP 2001-2010
National Medical Assistant Registry-1991
Certified Medical Assistant-1991
CUST
Revised: March 2024
Timeline
Clinical Study Start-Up Coordinator
Lightship
01.2022 - 04.2022
Contract Clinical Research Coordinator, Study Manager
Peak Clinical Trials
02.2019 - 05.2020
Site Manager II – In-house Monitor – Real World, Late Phase Studies