Godfrey Coker
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dynamic, relationship-driven leader with over 5 years of experience in managing complex, multi-site healthcare programs and high-value stakeholder portfolios. Expertise in translating clinical and research priorities into compelling narratives that align partner interests with institutional missions. Proven success in leading cross-functional teams, overseeing multi-six-figure research initiatives, and fostering trust with physicians, executives, sponsors, and global partners. Dual U.S./UK citizenship facilitates authentic engagement with international donors and organizations, enhancing collaborative opportunities across borders.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Inspector, RMA Department
Masimo Corporation
Irvine, CA
10.2025 - Current
- Conducted quality and compliance inspections on high-value clinical devices, ensuring audit-ready processes and regulatory alignment—demonstrating meticulous attention to ethics and standards analogous to stewardship and donor-facing integrity.
- Analyzed defect trends and led cross-functional root-cause analysis with engineering teams, implementing corrective actions that improved quality processes and operational reliability—mirroring the stewardship mindset of continuous improvement and accountability to partners.
- Maintained meticulous documentation and traceability for quality assurance, supporting successful regulatory and internal audits—directly comparable to maintaining donor records and stewardship reporting with high confidentiality and professionalism.
- Remote / Los Angeles, CA
Diagnostic Radiology Research Manager
City of Hope – Duarte
Duarte, CA
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Served as the primary liaison for imaging-focused clinical trials, coordinating activities between radiologists, oncology teams, sponsors, and external partners—mirroring the role of a development leader who aligns stakeholder interests with institutional priorities.
- Translated complex imaging protocols and safety requirements into clear operational workflows and progress narratives for clinical teams, sponsors, and oversight bodies, demonstrating the ability to position technical work as mission-aligned impact—a core skill for qualifying and cultivating major-gift prospects.
- Managed multi-site imaging-data workflows and vendor relationships, ensuring high-quality, audit-ready data delivery and compliance with institutional and regulatory standards—directly transferable to managing a portfolio of high-value donors and maintaining rigorous stewardship and reporting standards.
Senior Clinical Trials Program Manager
Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine – Neurology
San Diego, CA
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Directed a multi-therapeutic clinical research program, serving as the central relationship manager for investigators, sponsors, and external partners—functioning as a trusted liaison between clinical programs and stakeholders whose interests required alignment with institutional priorities.
- Translated complex imaging and therapeutic protocols into clear operational plans and progress narratives for leadership, sponsors, and oversight bodies, demonstrating the ability to position technical work as mission-aligned impact—a core skill for qualifying and cultivating major-gift prospects.
- Managed a portfolio of sites and external partners, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and zero inspection findings, while maintaining GCP/SOP compliance and audit-ready documentation—directly transferable to managing a portfolio of high-value donors and ensuring compliance with ethical standards and donor expectations.
Senior Clinical Trials Manager
NCIRE – Northern California Institute for Research and Education
San Francisco, CA
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Led a multi-site clinical trial portfolio, overseeing global site feasibility, vendor selection, and study startup in alignment with sponsor timelines and budgets—equivalent to qualifying and onboarding high-value partners and positioning them within institutional priorities.
- Directed cross-functional teams in data collection, monitoring, and risk mitigation, ensuring 98% protocol adherence and zero inspection findings—demonstrating the ability to manage complex, high-stakes programs with precision and accountability.
- Optimized communication workflows and resource allocation across functions, improving operational efficiency and data quality—skills that translate directly to managing a major-gift pipeline and coordinating across fundraising, clinical, and external stakeholders.
Clinical Trials Manager
Pulsen-More
Beverly Hills, CA
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Executed ICH/GCP-compliant clinical trial operations, ensuring data integrity and participant protection—demonstrating rigorous adherence to ethical standards analogous to the “Donor Bill of Rights” and institutional ethics.
- Managed active engagement with investigators, regulatory bodies, and internal teams, maintaining compliance and transparency across all interactions—mirroring the need for open, trustworthy communication with donors and external partners.
Clinical Trials Manager
Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute
San Diego, CA
04.2019 - 10.2022
- Managed a multi-site, multi-country clinical research portfolio, coordinating up to 60+ IRBs and ensuring global protocol compliance—demonstrating the cross-jurisdictional dexterity and relationship management required for international donor engagement.
- Led the ADNI3 Taskforce site engagement strategy, achieving a 264% increase in participant diversity across 13 sites in 6 months, showcasing the ability to build trust with diverse communities and align stakeholder interests with institutional mission—directly transferable to growing engagement with international and diverse donor bases.
- Designed and implemented monitoring plans, KPI tracking, and cross-functional collaboration frameworks across international sites, ensuring high-quality data delivery and protocol adherence—paralleling stewardship and performance-tracking work for donor-funded programs.
Education
Master of Social Science - Entrepreneurship
University of Southern California
01-2020
B.S. - Industrial Engineering Technology / Industrial Distribution
Purdue University
Master of Public Health - Public Policy
University of Southern California
01-2019
Master of Business Administration - Hospital Finance
Indiana Wesleyan University
01-2015
Skills
- Major-gift-style relationship management
- High-value stakeholder and partner engagement
- Strategic donor alignment and mission-focused storytelling
- Cross-functional leadership in consensus-driven, complex environments
- Global portfolio management (multi-site, multi-country)
- Budget, timeline, and performance management
- Inspection-readiness and high-integrity compliance culture
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Comfort with ambiguity, evenings, weekends, and travel
- Proficiency with CRM, CTMS, and project-management tools
Accomplishments
- 98% tumor read efficiency through clinical process redesign and cross-functional training—demonstrates ability to translate complex technical work into visible, measurable impact, highly attractive to donors.
- 264% participant diversity growth across 13 global sites in 6 months—shows strong community trust-building and stakeholder alignment skills, directly aligned with diversifying donor engagement.
- Zero inspection findings, 98% protocol compliance through risk mitigation—evidence of high-integrity, ethical, and inspection-ready work culture, mirroring donor stewardship expectations.
- 50% trial data accuracy improvement via structured monitoring and quality oversight—demonstrates data-driven, accountable partnership management—critical for reporting impact back to donors.
Certification
- Clinical Trial Management Certificate, PHRP Online Training, 2022
- Biomedical Human Subjects & Good Clinical Practice (US FDA focus), PHRP, 2022
- SMART-TRIAL Intuitive Interface Regulation Compliance, PHRP, 2023
- CITI: Protecting Human Research Participants, 2024
Timeline
Product Inspector, RMA Department
Masimo Corporation
10.2025 - Current
Diagnostic Radiology Research Manager
City of Hope – Duarte
02.2024 - 09.2024
Senior Clinical Trials Program Manager
Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine – Neurology
09.2023 - 02.2024
Senior Clinical Trials Manager
NCIRE – Northern California Institute for Research and Education
10.2022 - 09.2023
Clinical Trials Manager
Pulsen-More
03.2022 - 12.2022
Clinical Trials Manager
Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute
04.2019 - 10.2022
B.S. - Industrial Engineering Technology / Industrial Distribution
Purdue University
Master of Public Health - Public Policy
University of Southern California
Master of Business Administration - Hospital Finance
Indiana Wesleyan University
Master of Social Science - Entrepreneurship
University of Southern California