A motivated team-focused clinical operations leader with over 20 years of pharmaceutical industry experience. Possesses strong leadership, supervisory, technical and interpersonal skills and ability to interface effectively with multi-functional teams and departments. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Dermatology- Clinical Operations Consultant
Alumis, Inc.
San Francisco, CA
10.2023 - Current
Consulting responsibilities include full scope of study activities, including site activation, patient recruitment, study monitoring, and site and vendor management on Phase 3 trial.
Sr. Clinical Trial Manager-Dermatology
DermBiont
San Diego, CA
08.2022 - 10.2023
Assist with the development of Phase I-IV Dermatology protocols as they relate to the operational aspects of the trial
Lead the creation of consent forms, monitoring plans, case report forms, source documents, and other clinical documents related to clinical trials
Review medical monitoring plans
Lead the selection and management of CROs, vendors, and other consultants to ensure adherence to domestic and international regulations and standards (GCP, MDD, ICH)
Assist with the negotiation of contracts and budgets with clinical investigators and other vendors
Participate in the development and maintenance of clinical project timelines
Work closely with CMC and Research departments to ensure adequate clinical and non-clinical supplies, open communications for clinical trial inputs and outputs, and co-authoring of related clinical trial procedural documents
Ensure investigative site compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives; including traveling to sites to conduct pre-study, initiation, interim and closeout visits, site and study management, trial management file maintenance, and/or co-monitor with CRO or contract associates
Organize and manage SIV's
Supervise clinical site monitors (internal and/or contract), including review and approval of interim monitoring visits and other study documents
Oversee domestic and international shipping of investigational products and collection samples with transit temperature requirements
Oversee domestic and international shipping of clinical trial supplies and equipment
Lead or participate in preparation of IRB or International Ethics Committee submissions as required
Partner with the Data Manager for EDC design, implementation, data review and cleaning, database lock, and CSR data as the subject matter expert
Assist the Medical Monitor in safety review and reporting
Work prospectively with Clinical Operations study team(s), vendors, and investigative sites to attain a state of audit- readiness, and prepare for and support audits or inspections of sites and sponsor as required
Lead internal study team meetings
Work with project management to keep the project plan current and managed to critical path
Work closely with the Chief Medical Officer and Director of Clinical Operations to lead the planning and execution of successful Investigator meetings
Lead or participate in preparation of IRB or International Ethics Committee submissions as required
Participate in preparation of FDA submissions as required
Mentor Clinical Trial Associates (CTAs) and Interns
Perform other related duties as required to support the Clinical Operations Team and company goals.
Director of Project Management- Dermatology
Vial Health Technology, Inc.
San Diego, CA
09.2021 - 09.2022
Serve as primary contact for Dermatology Sponsors on operational and study deliverable issues
Maintain in depth knowledge or protocols
Develop operational project plans
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the projects
Manage and mentor project management team
Provide projections, forecasts, and project updates to executive team
Track and manage clinical trial budgets
Coordinate with business development on RFPs
Review Sponsor and Vendor master service agreements and work orders
Continuously evaluates process improvements, implements new or updated procedures to create efficiencies and best practices for managing the clinical trials
Lead BID defenses
Associate Director, Promotional Review
Evofem Biosciences
San Diego, CA
09.2019 - 09.2021
Facilitate periodic (e.g., weekly) MLR meetings, to conduct reviews, set and reinforce expectations of process and planning or confirming that materials are submitted on time/in line with FDA regulations, including as it pertains to their approval and OPDP submission prior to use, as applicable.
Creating the MLR schedule and agendas
Verifying that submitted materials meet the pre-defined quality standards for MLR review, and that the information uploaded in ePROMO EDMS is complete (e.g. availability of references or other information sources)
Distributing to committee members materials for review with deadlines;
Tracking the review process and MLR decisions;
Documenting and maintaining consolidated comments (“blacklines”) during MLR meetings;
Coordinating and documenting approvals;
Coordinating resubmissions and elevation of MLR submissions for supplemental review;
Ensuring, along with the Initiator of the piece, that all agreed-upon changes are reflected in the final version of the submission; and confirming materials have final approval of Regulatory Affairs, Legal, and Medical and are cleared for release.
Oversee the execution of promotional reviews in general, as well as operational compliance of the MLR by working closely with Medical, Legal/Compliance, and Regulatory Affairs towards the completion of the review, approval, documentation & submission of promotional materials.
Maintain the system and repositories used to conduct compliance reviews of promotional materials in an audit ready state at all times.
Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs to ensure proper submission of materials to OPDP via the FDA Form 2253 process, as required.
Onboard new users: train on ePROMO EDMS, ensure timely communications with stakeholders on update and process improvements as well as content management system enhancements.
Sr. Clinical Trial Manager
Evofem Biosciences
San Diego, CA
03.2017 - 09.2019
Manage the day-to-day activities for successful start-up and completion of Phase III global clinical programs
Develop and monitor study budgets and timelines
Selection and oversight of CRO, vendors and contract personnel
Partner with function peers to manage, adjust and revise project timelines and budgets, as required
Participate in development of SOPs, protocols, Investigator Brochures, INDs, CSRs and other clinical and safety documents
Contribute to development of abstracts, presentations, manuscripts and other external forms of communication
Determine activities that are critical to company success and priorities within the functional area
Anticipates obstacles of varying complexity and implements solutions to achieve project goals
Project Manager
ANSUN BIOPHARMA
San Diego, CA
08.2013 - 03.2017
Provided clinical management for outside vendors from start-up through study closure
Line management of CRAs
Drafted study-related documents such as the informed consent template, source documents and protocol-specific training documents
Safety Management oversight
Oversight of the trial master file to ensure that it is complete and up to date
Managed the oversight of vendor budgets
Primary liaison between vendors and manages the Project Team to ensure study progress is accordance to upper management requirements
Maintained effective communication with vendors and/or sites as required through frequent meetings, teleconferences, written correspondence
Responsible for quality, composition and maintenance of the study files
Maintained and evaluates study progress by using tracking systems, status reports, site visit scheduling, and project budget review; ensures expected progress and performance are on target throughout the study
Developed project specific procedures as necessary, with responsible functional areas
Tracked and adhered to project budget and milestones
Co-ordinates and generates contracts with external providers/third party vendors, and investigators
Reviewed and approved clinical project expenses and ensures all study related contractual and budgeting issues are upheld and performed; over sees and tracks invoicing and payment issues, as required
Chairs project team meeting/teleconferences Site selection, training of investigators
Worked with Lead CRA/Clinical Manager to maintain regular communication with CRAs to review overall study progress
Oversaw the regulatory document collection and submission process; maintained liaison with QA personnel to ensure a trial is appropriately audited
Project Manager
Premier Research Group Limited
San Diego, CA
05.2012 - 04.2013
Primary liaison between Premier Research and the client on studies; manages the Project Team to ensure study progress is according to client and Premier Research requirements
Worked on multiple projects simultaneously
Maintained effective communication with client and/or director within Premier Research as required through frequent meetings, teleconferences, written correspondence, and study progress reports
Provided supervision of clinical team including, but not limited to, performance management (quality, quantity and timelines of work performed), guidance on corporate policy, training and support
Responsible for quality, composition and maintenance of the study files for all assigned studies
Ensured completion of all tasks assigned to members for the project team, including Regulatory, Data Management
Biostatistics, QC/QA, Clinical Monitoring, and Medical Affairs/Safety
Maintained working knowledge of assigned Protocols, Case Report Forms, and any other study-related documents; develops a Project Operations Manual and monitors against project progress; ensures project activity compliance with plan; takes corrective action where necessary; provides knowledgeable, demonstrated leadership of all study requirements to Premier Research staff
Maintained and evaluates study progress by using company tracking systems, status reports, site visit scheduling, and project budget review; ensures expected progress and performance are on target throughout the study both at the project team and investigator level
Developed project specific procedures as necessary, with responsible functional areas
Tracked and adhered to project budget and milestones to ensure project profitability; takes corrective measures where necessary to keep project in line with budget and profit expectations; identifies scope of work changes on assigned projects
Co-ordinates and generates contracts with external providers/third party vendors, and investigators, if applicable
Reviewed and approved clinical project expenses and ensures all study related contractual and budgeting issues are upheld and performed; over sees and tracks invoicing and payment issues, as required
Worked with Lead CRA/Clinical Manager to maintain regular communication with CRAs to review overall study progress and to resolve any therapeutic or recruitment issues
Oversaw the regulatory document collection and submission process; maintained liaison with QA personnel to ensure a trial is appropriately audited
Reviewed site visit reports as per SOP requirements in order to stay current with site issues and CRA performance on studies
Coordinated the data cleanup between Clinical Operations, Data Management, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs/Safety
Assisted in Business Development activities and presented at bid defense meetings
Assisted in prospective study feasibility assessment
Project Manager
Jubilant Clinsys Clinical Research, Inc
San Diego, CA
12.2008 - 04.2012
Assisted sponsor with protocol development, case report form design, informed consent form content, investigator agreement and monitoring plan development
Prepared Project Plan including timelines and deliverables
Developed appropriate study tools and tracking systems
Supervised activities of the monitors, including scheduling of monitoring visits, other activities associated with the project (e.g., review of visit reports for completeness and accuracy, assisting monitors with "problem sites", etc.), and time accountability for the project
Coordinated the planning and conduct of the investigator and training meetings
Coordinated Investigator Product and other services provided by vendors (e.g., IVRS, lab services) as needed
Ensured processing and reporting of SAEs
Ensured effective communication between sponsor and all project team members
Provided sponsor and Clinsys senior management with status reports and metrics throughout the project
Reviewed and approved monitors' expenses and time associated with the project
Conducted quality control and co-monitoring visits with monitors to ensure quality and compliance with SOPs, GCPs and project requirements
Served as back-up monitor as needed
Provided training, coaching and mentoring for assistant project managers, monitors and clinical trial coordinators
Assisted with the preparation and presentation of capability presentations to existing or new clients
Project Manager
SYMBIO, LLC
San Diego, CA
01.2006 - 11.2008
Managed Phase I-IV Dermatology clinical trials form start to finish for multi-site US and international studies
Provided oversight in site selection process and mass mailing process for study documents
Prepared and negotiated all site budgets and contracts
Collected, reviewed and submitted all regulatory documents to IRB
Collaborated with meeting coordinators on all aspects of Investigator Meetings
Prepared, selected and coordinated Laboratory for specimen samples for International and US shipment of study drug, lab kits, and other study materials for US and International sites
Responsible for managing and overseeing job responsibilities of vendors, CRAs, data management, and other members of study team
Served as Lead CRA on various studies, monitoring 1 to 2 sites, as well as reviewed and approved monitoring reports
Accountable for administrative report and updates sent to the sponsor
Key contact person and decision maker for all vendors, study team, sponsor, and sites
Participated in new staff training
Director, Business Development
Affiliated Research Institute
San Diego, CA
08.2005 - 01.2006
Responsible for the start-up and continued growth of the dermatology clinical trials division
Played a leadership role in the business development of new business for conducting dermatology clinical trials
Created presentations for new clients and proposals for potential projects
Served as sponsor liaison during proposal phase to successful negotiation of the contract
Developed and maintained relationships with outside sub-contractors, including Investigators
Managed activities of clinical coordinators and provided leadership and management to ensure activities matched project timelines
Conducted new staff training
Calculated the department budgets and prepared projections
Provided oversight for all dermatology projects and coordinated all aspects of study related duties
Project Manager
PRACS, FORMALLY DERMTECH INTERNATIONAL
San Diego, CA
06.2003 - 07.2005
Coordinated and trained CRAs for study-specific needs
Managed Investigator sites
Identified, qualified, and Initiated sites
Performed field monitoring of Investigator sites
Maintained Central Files Managed clinical trial coordinators
Created and negotiated clinical trial budgets and contracts
Created Informed Consents and amendments
Coordinated Investigator payments
Performed clinical review of subject files for Data Management
Facilitated team meetings
Performed trouble-shooting of problems for efficient and effective solutions
CLINICAL, PROJECT ASSISTANT
DERMTECH INTERNATIONAL
San Diego, CA
02.2002 - 06.2003
Facilitated communication between team members regarding project tasks and deadlines.
Produced and distributed study newsletters and other forms of communication.
Sent enrollment reminders to investigators
Collected and tracked enrollment information for each site
Conducted payment administration and tracked according to the site contract (monthly milestones)
Facilitated and negotiated site budget and site contract preparation of status reports and updates for the project manager
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CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR
DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES
San Diego, CA
01.1999 - 01.2001
Handled screening of potential subjects
Compiled all regulatory, protocol, and subject consent forms