Jennifer Alexander
The Bronx
Summary
Results-driven senior research leader with 15 years of experience directing clinical psychiatry trials, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical operations across industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies. Expert at leading multidisciplinary teams, optimizing workflows, and implementing evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and research efficiency. Proven ability to ensure regulatory compliance, foster cross-institutional collaborations, and mentor clinicians and trainees. Recognized for building strong relationships across medical, administrative, and research teams while consistently delivering high-impact results.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Study Supervisor
Montefiore Einstein, Department of Psychiatry
10.2017 - Current
- Direct and lead industry-sponsored, investigator-initiated, and multi-site psychiatry trials from concept through IRB approval and implementation, streamlining workflows, reducing protocol deviations, and enhancing data quality.
- Oversee study operations, including budgets, contracts, recruitment, consent, follow-up, and regulatory compliance, implementing engagement strategies that improve retention and ensure timely trial execution.
- Mentor and collaborate with medical students, interns, clinical staff, internal departments, and external medical centers to foster professional development, optimize research outcomes, and expand departmental capacity.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Northwell Health
08.2015 - 09.2017
- Support execution of multiple clinical trials, ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with governmental requirements.
- Provide scientific, regulatory, and ethical guidance to investigators conducting research with human subjects.
- Monitor investigational sites and administer comprehensive assessments, including psychiatric, safety, and neurocognitive measures (e.g., SCID, MINI, K-SADS, MADRS, HAM-D/HRSD, HAM-A, PANSS, YMRS, BPRS, CDRS, BAI, CDSS, C-SSRS, CGI, AIMS, BARS, SAS, CADSS, MOAAS, MATRICS, WRAT, TRAILS, MCCB, MSCEIT, UPSA-B, AMI, Stroop, HVLT, COGSTATE, COWAT), while overseeing eligibility screening and study performance.
- Educate participants and coordinate visits, explaining study procedures, risks, benefits, and significance to ensure engagement and retention.
- Collect, maintain, and manage study data and documentation, including medical records, clinical protocols, informed consent forms, case report forms, regulatory binders, and final reports.
Clinical Interviewer
SUNY Stony Brook University, Department of Child Psychiatry
08.2012 - 08.2015
- Screen, assess, and coordinate participants using protocol-specific criteria, conducting diagnostic interviews and managing adolescent and parent follow-ups.
- Oversee data quality and study operations, implementing quality control procedures and maintaining compliance with regulatory and institutional requirements.
- Mentor and collaborate with students and senior research personnel on recruitment, data collection, reporting, and protocol modifications, fostering research excellence.
Research Coordinator
SUNY Stony Brook University, Department of Child Psychiatry
06.2010 - 08.2012
- Facilitate data collection and participant assessment, including behavioral, physical, psychological, and medical history interviews.
- Ensure study quality and compliance, executing data quality control procedures and maintaining documentation per IRB and university policies.
- Manage participant recruitment and engagement, scheduling appointments and monitoring/reporting adverse events according to protocol.
- Coordinate research operations and supervise staff, optimizing project timelines, workflows, and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
Education
Master of Arts - Master of Social Work
Wurzweiler School of Social Work
New York, NY05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Sociology
SUNY, Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY04-2010
Skills
- Clinical Research Management & Quality Improvement – Phase II–IV trials, multi-site coordination, workflow optimization
- Regulatory Oversight & IRB Compliance – Human subjects research and protocol adherence
- Budgeting, Contracts & Fiscal Oversight – Sponsor/CRO negotiations and resource management
- Participant Recruitment, Retention & Assessments – Screening, diagnostic, and neurocognitive evaluations
- Collaboration & Team Leadership – Cross-functional partnerships and mentoring research staff
Certification
- Licensed Master of Social Work - 7/30/2025
- Certified Clinical Research Coordinator, Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) - 2017
- Psychiatric Assessments, Montefiore Einstein, Department of Psychiatry - 2018
- Psychiatric Assessments, Northwell Health, Department of Psychiatry - 2010-2015
- Neuropsychological Testing, Northwell Health, Department of Psychiatry - 2016
Timeline
Senior Study Supervisor
Montefiore Einstein, Department of Psychiatry
10.2017 - Current
Clinical Research Coordinator
Northwell Health
08.2015 - 09.2017
Clinical Interviewer
SUNY Stony Brook University, Department of Child Psychiatry
08.2012 - 08.2015
Research Coordinator
SUNY Stony Brook University, Department of Child Psychiatry
06.2010 - 08.2012
Master of Arts - Master of Social Work
Wurzweiler School of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Sociology
SUNY, Stony Brook
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