Joan Williams
Wake Forest,NC
Summary
Accomplished Executive Director recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress In corporate and military environment. This includes coordinating strategic, diverse, and detailed aspects of processes, procedures, and organizational effectiveness. Experienced in directing and coordinating the work deliverables from global organizations toward a unified goal.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DATA MANAGEMENT
PPD
04.2021 - Current
- Leads a team of Global Directors and Associate Directors who are responsible for overseeing all data management operations for allocated clients/projects
- Responsible for long-range planning, development of strategic departmental plans and budget management
- Serves as executive contact for client on matters of department and is responsible for interactions with outside collaborators and business partners/interests and provides governance and oversight
- Instrumental in bringing new business to the organization and dynamic strategies.
- Increased organizational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new systems.
- Developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to expand the organization''s reach and influence.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging professional development opportunities for staff members.
SENIOR DIRECTOR, CLINICAL DATA MANAGEMENT
PPD
04.2015 - 04.2021
- Oversaw clinical data management operations within a location or specified business unit
- Managed the resources and workload across projects with focus on high utilization, proper adherence to timelines and quality standards
- Provided leadership within an office, and coordinate with other functional management to ensure proper study conduct
- Assisted project team to establish project specific procedures as needed
- Interacted with customer to ensure appropriate communications and customer relationships
- Provided business development support as required.
- Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Drove business expansion by identifying new markets, conducting research, and developing targeted marketing campaigns.
DIRECTOR, CLINICAL DATA MANAGEMENT
PPD
10.2010 - 03.2015
- Provided strategic leadership, direction, and management within Clinical Data Management department with greater than 90 active projects in Normal Healthy Volunteer and Special Patient populations
- Prepared proposals, bids, budget and participate in business development presentations and client meetings
- Responsible for overall P&L for department
- Tracked and manage budgetary issues
- Created an environment of continuous improvement, open communication, challenge and opportunity
- Worked to ensure that all project deliverables meet the client's time/quality/cost expectations
- Oversaw the management of resources and workflow across projects with focus on high utilization, proper adherence to timelines and quality standards
- Provided business development support as required and interact with clients to ensure appropriate communications and client relationships
- Actively participated in world-wide data management location heads meetings and participate in global process improvement and initiatives.
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, CLINICAL DATA MANAGEMENT
PPD
07.2005 - 07.2010
- Provided support and direction to CDM Managers, Clinical Data Managers and their teams
- Managed all aspects of data management for a group of assigned projects and sponsors
- Ensured all projects are conducted in accordance with sponsor requirements, PPD procedures and within budget
- Actively undertook business development activities including completion of bids and participation at sponsor meetings
- Participated in process improvements.
MANAGER, CLINICAL DATA MANAGEMENT
PPD
07.2003 - 07.2005
- Managed day-to-day operations for a group of CDM projects or key functions as well as managed the project staff and workloads for direct reports
- Responsible for customer contact, functional, administrative and financial oversight of projects assigned
- Participated in the development and implementation of processes, procedures and training for the data management function
- Played an essential role in the development of database and study standards
- Provided supervisory functions for individual contributing staff within the CDM department including training and mentoring of staff
- Participated in business development activities such as bid defenses and capabilities presentations.
SENIOR MANAGER
PAREXEL
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Managed the day-to-day operations for a group of CDM projects, DBM database builds and Medical Coding team
- Managed the resources and workload of direct reports
- Responsible for primary customer contact for designated projects, and for proposing and managing CDM budgets
- Responsible for organizing and managing clinical data activities on the largest and complex projects including large teams and multiple protocols
- Solved problems using logical and systematic approaches
- Communicated/coordinated with project manager, statistician, clinical research associate, database manager, and data support specialist to ensure clean database
- Possessed knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in all areas of particular specialty (Coding, Labs, SAE Reconciliation, DVM, DVS, Tracking Systems, or CRF Design)
- Made recommendations for improvement of SOP's and world-wide processes resulting in streamlined processes and increased productivity.
Education
Diploma, Command General Staff College -
US Army
NC, USA01.1997
Diploma, Combined Arms Service Staff School -
US Army
NC, USA01.1995
B.S., Business Administration -
Western Carolina University
NC, USA01.1983
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Talent Optimization
- Business Development
- Vendor Relations
- Negotiator
- Working Independently
- Teach, Coach, Mentor
Accomplishments
Bronze Star Medal Operation Iraqi Freedom May 2007
The Legion of Merit Medal June 2012
Professional Development
Training while employed at PPD is available upon request.
Company
PPD
Therapeutic Experience And Expertise
First-in-human (FIH), Single Ascending Dose (SAD), Multiple Ascending Doses (MAD), ECG-QTc, BA/BE, Drug-Drug Interaction (DDI), Food Effect (FE), Absorption Distribution Metabolism and Excretion (ADME), Adhesion, Inhalation, Hormonal Contraception, Heat Application Effect, COVID, Circulatory: Myocardial Perfusion, Dermatology: Psoriasis, Hepatic: Mild, Moderate and Severe Hepatic Impairment, Medical Device: AAA Vascular Stent Graft, Vascular Stent Graft, Orthopedic Knee Replacements, Neurovascular Disease, Pain Study, PillCam (Gastrointestinal), Nervous System: Migraine, Pain, Oncology: Colon, Ovarian, NSCLC, Respiratory: Asthma, Renal: Mild, Moderate, Severe and End Stage Renal Disease with Hemodialysis
Computer Experience
- MS Office (Word, Projects, Visio Professional, Excel, Power Point, Access)
- EDC (Veeva, Medidata Rave)
Personal Information
Title: Executive Director, Clinical Data Management
Timeline
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DATA MANAGEMENT
PPD
04.2021 - Current
SENIOR DIRECTOR, CLINICAL DATA MANAGEMENT
PPD
04.2015 - 04.2021
DIRECTOR, CLINICAL DATA MANAGEMENT
PPD
10.2010 - 03.2015
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, CLINICAL DATA MANAGEMENT
PPD
07.2005 - 07.2010
MANAGER, CLINICAL DATA MANAGEMENT
PPD
07.2003 - 07.2005
SENIOR MANAGER
PAREXEL
01.2001 - 01.2003
Diploma, Command General Staff College -
US Army
Diploma, Combined Arms Service Staff School -
US Army
B.S., Business Administration -
Western Carolina University
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