Beth Culver
Waukegan,IL
Summary
Clinical research professional with over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical trial industry, with roles in data management, project management, randomization and trial supply management technology, and home trial support. Fifteen plus years leading and managing teams, supporting individual development of staff, conducting resource allocation, and overseeing process and organizational changes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Executive Director, Global Head of PM
Medical Research Network
11.2021 - Current
- Set departmental goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Represented organization by giving presentations at industry events, and supported corporate activities such as RFIs, RFPs, bid defense and account governance.
- Oversight of global function, including identification and management of risk across group.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
Group Head, Project Management
Medical Research Network
04.2018 - 10.2021
- Worked closely with organizational leadership to develop and implement project management strategy.
- Oversaw and managed group resource allocation and utilization.
- Ensured PM activities were conducted in conformance with company SOPs, and ICH/GCP guidelines.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Participated and contributed in working groups focused on internal change initiatives.
Project Director
Medical Research Network
05.2017 - 03.2018
- Managed and monitored team resource allocation, utilization and training.
- Management and oversight of project activities from startup through to closeout.
- Line management of team of project managers, including oversight of all project activities from startup to closeout.
- Provided reports and status updates to customers during regular project meetings.
- Reviewed and approved monthly project invoicing.
CAPA Manager
Parexel
12.2015 - 03.2017
- Provided expert knowledge and direction to the CAPA team in the development of the Quality Incident description, identification of root cause, and implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Highlighted trends in quality incidents related to process, and provided potential solutions to strengthen processes and increase quality.
- Provided operational support for audit and client meetings.
Director, ECDS Client Services
Parexel
01.2015 - 11.2015
- Responsible for group delivery of Randomization and Trial Supply Management (RTSM) projects from time of proposal acceptance to project completion and go-live, ensured consistent practice applied across all locations.
- Ensures the appropriate management of recruitment activities, headcount, and expenses across the RTSM P&L.
- Resolved escalating client specific issues requiring senior input and follow through with the client.
- Provided strategic level support to Business Development to ensure adequate operational input was applied in the bidding and contract process.
Associate Director, ECDS Client Services
Parexel
03.2007 - 12.2014
- Developed and contributed to the writing and updating of SOPs, leading cross functional teams as needed.
- Managed key client relationships by providing operational oversight for projects related to those clients to ensure quality and consistency.
- Guided and directed staff to ensure projects were delivered with a focus on quality and timelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Saint Joseph's College
Masters, Project Management -
Keller Graduate School of Management
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Team Leadership
- Customer Relationship Management
- Employee Development
- Organizational Development
Timeline
Sr. Executive Director, Global Head of PM
Medical Research Network
11.2021 - Current
Group Head, Project Management
Medical Research Network
04.2018 - 10.2021
Project Director
Medical Research Network
05.2017 - 03.2018
CAPA Manager
Parexel
12.2015 - 03.2017
Director, ECDS Client Services
Parexel
01.2015 - 11.2015
Associate Director, ECDS Client Services
Parexel
03.2007 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Saint Joseph's College
Masters, Project Management -
Keller Graduate School of Management
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