Cherry Billingsley
Carolina Beach,NC
Summary
Hardworking Associate Director knowledgeable about business practices in the Risk Evaluation and Strategy (REMS) industry. Adept at supporting and enhancing operations with a decisive leadership style and strategic approach to decision making.
- 9+ years working on REMS including single shared REMS, project management office (PMO), Elements to Assure Safe Use (ETASU) and Knowledge Assessment surveys.
- 10+ years working on clinical trials prior to REMS work.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director
PPD, Inc.
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Worked effectively across multiple departments to direct delivery of Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) projects within cost, time and quality requirements.
- Worked with leadership on continuous development/improvement of business processes to support functional teams.
- Served as liaison with Business Development and Bids/Contracts for client presentations and proposal development.
- Assisted in resource utilization, policy development and implementation of goals.
- Responsible for directing and leading activities for multiple REMS projects.
- Develop and drive the specifics and overall REMS strategies to ensure optimum performance and achievement of annual plans and targets.
- Functioned as subject matter expert (SME) involved in the build of a REMS specific platform.
- Participated in various types of audits/inspections.
- Functioned as a line manager to 4 project assistants.
Senior Project Manager
PPD, Inc.
04.2016 - 04.2021
- Responsible for overall coordination and management of REMS projects from start-up through final deliverables.
- Worked with functional area leads to identify and evaluate fundamental issues, interpreted data on complex issues, made sound business decisions and ensured solutions were implemented.
- Ensured project deliverables met client expectations.
- Accountable for project finances to ensure projects met client contract/budget expectations.
Project Manager
PPD, Inc.
10.2012 - 04.2016
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
Clinical Operations Lead
Parexel
11.2011 - 10.2012
- Coordinated functional team members and their activities across geographies; liaised with project management and clients to ensure project deliverables were met.
- Overall accountability for execution of operational aspects of assigned projects.
- Implemented process improvements and developed project tools.
- Managed the execution of project deliverables within contractual timelines and client expectations.
Clinical Trial Manager
PPD, Inc.
10.2009 - 08.2011
- Managed the execution of project deliverables within contractual timelines and client expectations.
- Managed clinical resources assigned to projects to include Clinical Research Associates and Project Assistants.
Senior Clinical Research Associate
PPD, Inc.
08.2007 - 10.2009
- Conducted initiation, monitoring and closeout visits to verify study procedures, regulatory documents and data completion.
- Organized and maintained research study regulatory documents in site binder to maintain accuracy and integrity.
- Implemented electronic data capturing systems to adhere with clinical research guidelines.
- Managed project risk by identifying, quantifying and monitoring potential threats.
Clinical Research Associate
PPD, Inc.
09.2003 - 08.2007
- Reviewed clinical data, source documentation, case report forms and investigative site regulatory files to verify accuracy and completion.
- Implemented electronic data capturing systems to adhere with clinical research guidelines.
- Conducted initiation, monitoring and closeout visits to verify study procedures, regulatory documents and data completion
Registered Nurse
Rex Healthcare
06.1996 - 09.2003
- Worked as a circulating and scrub nurse in the Same Day Surgery unit.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC05.1996
Skills
- Operational Efficiency
- Proposal Reviews
- Project Management
- Workload Balancing
- Process Improvement
- Budget Development
Timeline
Associate Director
PPD, Inc.
04.2021 - 04.2023
Senior Project Manager
PPD, Inc.
04.2016 - 04.2021
Project Manager
PPD, Inc.
10.2012 - 04.2016
Clinical Operations Lead
Parexel
11.2011 - 10.2012
Clinical Trial Manager
PPD, Inc.
10.2009 - 08.2011
Senior Clinical Research Associate
PPD, Inc.
08.2007 - 10.2009
Clinical Research Associate
PPD, Inc.
09.2003 - 08.2007
Registered Nurse
Rex Healthcare
06.1996 - 09.2003
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wake Technical Community College
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