Hyatt Alabed

Project Manager- Sep 2024–Present
Associate Project Manager- Nov 2023–Sep 2024

• Institutional Approval Leadership:
• Serve as operational lead for Northwell’s Institutional Approval (IA) program, overseeing regulatory review and compliance for clinical research studies and ensuring adherence to IRB, and institutional requirements.
• Transformed IA workflows by eliminating redundancies, redesigning review processes, and implementing tracking mechanisms, reducing approval timelines by 75% and accelerating study activation.
• Independently review study applications, protocols, and informed consent documents for regulatory compliance, identify deficiencies, and partner with investigators and study teams to drive corrective action.
• Collaborate with external research institutions to compare IRB processes, identifying best practices to enhance Northwell’s compliance operations.
• ClinicalTrials.gov Oversight:
• Lead ClinicalTrials.gov compliance operations for 500+ studies, overseeing registration, results reporting, audit readiness, and compliance with FDAAA and NIH requirements.
• Manage internal audit and quality review activities, collaborate with regulatory stakeholders, and develop investigator education programs to strengthen compliance, improve operational efficiency, and mitigate regulatory risk.
• Serve as a strategic liaison among investigators, IRBs, institutional leadership, and external research organizations, driving process improvements and adoption of best practices across the clinical research enterprise.

• Built partnerships between U.S. and Palestinian health professionals and institutions, collaborating with NGOs to deliver immediate medical relief and strengthen long-term healthcare infrastructure.
• Facilitated medical missions to Gaza and the West Bank and supported programs in psychosocial rehab, disabilities, dialysis, and surgical interventions.
• Secured funding and coordinated distribution of essential supplies, including mobility aids, diabetic care items, food, and water for displaced communities.

• Served as Interim Sleep Center Manager, overseeing daily operations, patient scheduling, sleep study coordination, and insurance authorizations across multiple facilities.
• Led Sleep Center Accreditation preparation and compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to regulatory, quality, and operational standards.
• Developed and managed a patient-tracking program during the Philips CPAP recall, coordinating provider outreach and equipment replacement for affected patients while maintaining uninterrupted onboarding of new therapy patients.
• Managed sleep study workflows, including report review, AHI compliance assessments for DOT and surgical clearances, PAP therapy monitoring, DME coordination, pulmonary function testing, thoracentesis support, and EHR documentation.

• Data analysis pertaining to pharmicogenomics in Cystic Fibrosis patients post transplant started on CFTR modulators.

• Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
• Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
• Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
• Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
• Upheld donor confidentiality throughout intake and collection process.
• Conducted various blood tests and updated results into paper and electronic charts.
• Administered continuous and 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring.
• Reviewed patient information to determine normal and abnormal heart patterns.
• Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
• Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.

• Spearheaded the pharmacy's COVID-19 vaccination rollout by successfully registering the organization as a vaccine provider and independently designing and implementing an online patient scheduling and tracking platform for first, second, and booster doses, enabling efficient vaccine administration and expanding community access to care.
• Leveraged web development and workflow automation skills to create a centralized system for appointment management, patient records, and minimizing administrative burden, reducing scheduling errors, and preventing vaccine waste.
• Supported pharmacists in dispensing medications, resolving insurance issues, and counseling patients on prescription use and potential interactions.
• Managed prescription processing, inventory control, medication audits, and patient inquiries, ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to pharmacy standards.

• Supported ophthalmology practice by preparing patients, conducting preliminary eye exams, and operating diagnostic equipment.
• Collected and documented patient medical histories, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in medical records.
• Assisted physicians during examinations by identifying key issues and facilitating smooth patient care.