Diana Abdelgani, CCRC
Clinical Insights Research Group
Houston,Texas
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
Strategic leader with expertise in organizational growth and process optimization. Developed and implemented business strategies that enhance team performance and drive measurable outcomes. Focused on fostering collaboration and a positive team culture while leveraging strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Work History
Director of Clinical Research
1 Year 1 Month- Oversee operations of multiple research sites (Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Endocrinology)
- Secured new business opportunities through local partnerships and identified untapped markets to expand research initiatives.
- Oversaw the successful execution of complex clinical protocols, ensuring all study milestones and enrollment targets are met.
- Ensured strict adherence to FDA and ICH/GCP guidelines across all research activities.
- Managed departmental workloads, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and equipment availability for active and upcoming studies.
- Recruited, trained, and mentored a multi-disciplinary team of Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs), RAs, and regulatory specialists.
- Negotiated clinical trial budgets and finalized CTA and vendor agreements.
- Tracked site financial performance, delivering monthly financial forecasts and variance analysis to inform executive leadership and stakeholders' decisions.
- Negotiated clinical trial budgets and finalized CTA and vendor agreements to ensure alignment with organizational goals and sponsor expectations.
- Secure new business opportunities through local partnerships and untapped markets.
- Authored and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to standardize clinical workflows and ensure GCP compliance.
Clinical Research Site Manager (Senior CRC)
7 Years 3 Months- Directed all operational functions across multiple research sites, ensuring efficient, compliant, and high-quality conduct of Phase 1-4 clinical trials, including investigational drugs, medical devices, gene therapy, and surgical procedures.
- Led operational management of ophthalmology-focused clinical research sites, overseeing all aspects of study execution, compliance, and team development.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures (SOPs) and operational plans to optimize resource allocation, staffing, and equipment utilization.
- Oversaw data integrity through routine documentation review, source verification, and timely data reporting, managing CTMS systems (Realtime and CRIO).
- Negotiated clinical trial budgets and finalized clinical trial agreements (CTAs) to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Led performance trend analysis, implementing corrective actions to enhance operational efficiency and quality.
- Analyzed performance trends and implemented corrective actions to improve operational quality and efficiency.
- Recruited, trained, and mentored a high-performing team of clinical research coordinators and staff.
- Implemented patient recruitment strategies, consistently meeting or exceeding enrollment targets.
- Led site inspections, documented issues, and escalated as needed to executive leadership.
- Negotiated clinical trial budgets and finalized CTAs
Clinical Research Coordinator
4 Years 11 Months- Prepared and submitted Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, amendments, and continuing reviews.
- Oversaw the organization and maintenance of regulatory documents to ensure compliance with guidelines.
- Managed regulatory documents
- Conducted recruitment efforts to identify and enroll study participants through targeted outreach.
- Managed the study start-up and closeout activities for Phase I–III clinical trials.
- Acted as the primary liaison between principal investigators, study participants, and external monitors during routine monitoring visits.
- Served as primary liaison among principal investigators, study participants, and external monitors during routine monitoring visits to facilitate communication and compliance.
- Managed investigational product (IP) accountability, tracking receipt, dispensation, and return.
- Provided mentorship to junior coordinators
- Gathered comprehensive medical histories from participants to support clinical trial requirements., Con Meds, AE/SAEs, including IRB reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Associates of Applied Science - Eye Care Technology
Skills
GCP & Regulatory Compliance
Project Management
CRIO and Realtime CTMS
Patient Recruitment
Vendor & Budget Management
Multi-site Management
Research Site Development
Site Performance Metrics & KPIs
Staff Training and Development
Site Relationship Management
Site Feasibility & Start-up
Accomplishments
- Designed and executed data-driven recruitment strategies that rapidly accelerated study screening and enrollment numbers by 300%.
- Increased site revenue by 50% by pairing strict accounts receivable oversight with operational strategy.
- Decreased employee turnover from 20% to 3% by resolving core leadership issues and improving workplace culture
Certification
- ACRP-Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) Certification, ACRP, May 2020-Active
- JCAHPO-Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) Certification, JCAHPO, May 2014-Active
- Good Clinical Practice Certification (GCP) Certification, GCP, September 2025-Active
- IATA Certification, IATA, Nov 2024-Active
Timeline
Director of Clinical Research
Clinical Insights Research Group
09.2025 - CurrentRead More
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Eyesouth Partners
05.2018 - 08.2025Read More
Clinical Research Coordinator
Retina and Vitreous of Texas (Eyesouth Partners)
06.2013 - 05.2018Read More
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science from Healthcare Administration
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San Jacinto College
Associates of Applied Science from Eye Care Technology
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