Dione Froman
Renton,WA
Summary
Diligent clinical research professional with comprehensive background in clinical research coordination, overseeing multiple phases of clinical trials. Successfully managed cross-functional teams and streamlined study protocols to ensure compliance and efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in patient recruitment and data integrity, contributing to high-quality research outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Clinical Research Coordinator
Valley Medical Center
Renton, WA
04.2021 - Current
- Lead for three Clinical Research Coordinators
- Train all new research staff and interns
- Therapeutic areas: oncology, hematology, stroke, epilepsy, Covid-19
- Manage 38 patients on 27 cooperative group trials (NCORP, federally funded)
- Manage 35 patients on 7 oncology and 3 stroke pharmaceutical industry studies
- Conducts 100% research billing review
- Manage regulatory requirements and submissions for all ongoing studies
- Determine coverage analysis for all new studies
- Invoice sponsors for services rendered
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the research team by regularly identifying areas for growth and implementing new best practices or tools as needed.
- Improved data quality by implementing rigorous data management procedures and conducting regular audits.
Clinical Research Coordinator II
Valley Medical Center
10.2015 - 04.2021
- Successfully built a Clinical Research department within a hospital serving multiple specialties
- Collaborated with internal departments to create the Valley Medical Center Epic Research Module
- Owned and ran the Research Oversight Committee which oversaw all internal and external research that touched Valley Medical Center
- Managed all cooperative group (NCORP, federally funded) and pharmaceutical industry studies
- Opened the first Covid-19 trials within the UW Medicine system
- Therapeutic areas: oncology, epilepsy, Covid-19
- Managed 100 Covid-19 research patients
Clinical Research Associate III
Seattle Children's
Seattle, Washington
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Lead Clinical Research Associate for 5 Clinical Research Associates
- Lead coordinator on two leukemia T-cell trials and one neuroblastoma T-cell investigator initiated trials
- Therapeutic areas: pediatric and young adult oncology and hematology
- Responsible for a 25+ patient case load
- Developed case report forms for immunotherapy trials
- Worked directly with the PI to create data safety monitoring board reports for immunotherapy trials
- Ran weekly immunotherapy meetings between clinical and production facilities
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of applicable regulations and guidelines, ensuring full compliance throughout all stages of clinical trials.
Clinical Research Coordinator II
Seattle Children's
11.2009 - 10.2014
- Coordinated between 10 – 12 industry sponsored, investigator initiated (immunotherapy), and cooperative group studies (Children’s Oncology Group, federally funded)
- Therapeutic areas: pediatric and young adult oncology and hematology
- Coordinated and planned CRA process in an Investigator initiated trial using genetically modified T-cells including an emergency IND protocol
- Participated in a Children’s Oncology Group FDA not for cause audit
- Participated in a Children’s Oncology Group EMA (European Medicines Agency) not for cause audit
Research Project Coordinator
Swedish Medical Center
Seattle, WA
01.2009 - 11.2009
- Coordinated between 20 – 35 new and ongoing pharmaceutical industry trials
- Therapeutic areas: oncology and hematology
- Enrolled and treated first patient globally on a first in man trial
- Identified areas for improvement within existing research protocols, resulting in enhanced overall project outcomes.
- Managed multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines were met without compromising quality.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Swedish Medical Center
Seattle, Washington
11.2001 - 01.2009
- Coordinated between 20 – 30 new and ongoing pharmaceutical protocols concurrently
- Therapeutic areas: oncology and hematology
- Participated in an industry FDA not for cause audit
- Followed clinical research protocols and conducted study visits in compliance with ICH/GCP and FDA regulations.
- Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Speech and Hearing Sciences
University of Washington
Seattle, WASkills
- Phase I-IV Clinical Research trials
- Specialties: oncology, hematology, neurology (stroke, epilepsy), infectious disease, pediatrics, immunotherapy
- Data collection
- Adverse event reporting
- Site monitoring
- Clinical trial management
- Audit preparation
- Patient recruitment
- Protocol development
- Leadership skills
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
Accomplishments
- Opened Valley Medical Center’s first Covid-19 trial in March 2020 within one week
- Created the Valley Medical Center’s Clinical Research website: https://www.valleymed.org/services/all-specialties/research-studies
- September 2022 Employee of the Month
Certification
Good Clinical Practices
IATA
Timeline
Lead Clinical Research Coordinator
Valley Medical Center
04.2021 - Current
Clinical Research Coordinator II
Valley Medical Center
10.2015 - 04.2021
Clinical Research Associate III
Seattle Children's
10.2014 - 10.2015
Clinical Research Coordinator II
Seattle Children's
11.2009 - 10.2014
Research Project Coordinator
Swedish Medical Center
01.2009 - 11.2009
Clinical Research Coordinator
Swedish Medical Center
11.2001 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Speech and Hearing Sciences
University of Washington
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