Gerardo Herrera
Casa Grande,AZ
Summary
Seasoned Clinical Study Manager with a background in overseeing clinical trials and coordinating study activities. Skill set includes sound judgment, strong problem-solving abilities, and robust knowledge of regulatory standards. Notable for strategic planning capabilities, leading teams to meet project objectives, and contributing to the successful execution of numerous clinical studies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Clinical Research Coordinator
MORE Foundation
Phoenix, AZ, USA
2025.11 - Current
- Developed study protocols in collaboration with multidisciplinary research teams.
- Implemented a new CTMS and developed workflows.
- Developed detailed reports summarizing research findings and recommendations.
- Utilized a variety of tools such as Excel spreadsheets and databases for effective data manipulation and analysis.
LEAD CLINICAL STUDY MANAGER
Axsendo Clinical Research LLC
Phoenix, AZ, USA
2025.08 - 2025.11
- Oversaw site selection and initiation processes, facilitating effective clinical trial participation.
- Managed clinical study timelines and milestones, ensuring project adherence to schedules.
- Led team of 8 employees, achieving project goals through enhanced collaboration.
- Collaborated with external vendors such as laboratories, CROs, imaging centers to facilitate successful completion of the trial activities.
- Conducted site visits to assess performance of investigative sites in accordance with protocol requirements.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Mayo Clinic
Phoenix, AZ, USA
2024.11 - 2025.07
- Facilitated communication between research teams and external stakeholders.
- I assessed the records of each patient, reviewed databases, and checked referrals to locate potential research study participants.
- Assisted in the preparation of Institutional Review Board submissions for clinical trials.
- Managed participant recruitment and scheduling for clinical research studies.
- Coordinated clinical trial activities and ensured compliance with regulatory standards.
Clinical Study Manager
Celerion
Tempe, AZ, USA
2023.11 - 2024.09
- Managed studies with integrity, keeping protocol and regulatory compliance forefront.
- Coordinated with investigators to ensure compliance with study requirements.
- Identified problems with study protocols and worked with investigators to resolve issues.
- Identified problems with draft study protocols that may be impactful from a clinical perspective.
- Helped ensure the study set-up process was complete prior to check-in of the study.
- Participated on client calls to deliver study updates, news, and feedback.
- Managed operational aspects of clinical studies including budgeting, forecasting and tracking expenses.
Clinical Conduct Specialist Team Leader
Celerion
Tempe, AZ, USA
2023.01 - 2023.11
- Responsible for staff management in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include: interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems; development and coaching of employees.
- Tracked and assessed the performance of direct reports; set specific achievable and relevant performance objectives.
- Ensured high quality training by identifying training needs and providing actual training.
- Responsible for collection and follow-up of data query reports and ensuring staff completes queries prior to shift end.
- Attended department and/or team meetings.
Clinical Conduct Specialist
Celerion
Tempe, AZ, USA
2022.07 - 2023.01
- Assisted Clinical Study Managers with study preparation and set up.
- Worked closely with conduct staff to ensure they are trained on study specific duties.
- Responsible for ordering medical supplies for study set up.
- Prepared clinic flow for smooth conduct.
- Participated in client meetings.
Clinical Conduct Associate
Celerion
Tempe, AZ, USA
2021.06 - 2022.07
- Performed all assigned duties in a courteous and professional manner.
- Supported development and delivery of department training to maximize success of clinical research.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT2026-01
High School Diploma -
Coolidge High School
Coolidge, AZ2019-01
Skills
- Relationship building and management
- Staff Management
- Protocol development
- Documentation and Reporting
- Data analysis
- Trial oversight
Certification
NHCO Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Lead Clinical Research Coordinator
MORE Foundation
2025.11 - Current
LEAD CLINICAL STUDY MANAGER
Axsendo Clinical Research LLC
2025.08 - 2025.11
Clinical Research Coordinator
Mayo Clinic
2024.11 - 2025.07
Clinical Study Manager
Celerion
2023.11 - 2024.09
Clinical Conduct Specialist Team Leader
Celerion
2023.01 - 2023.11
Clinical Conduct Specialist
Celerion
2022.07 - 2023.01
Clinical Conduct Associate
Celerion
2021.06 - 2022.07
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Western Governors University
High School Diploma -
Coolidge High School