Kisha Horan
Greenfield,IN
Summary
Energetic and self-motivated professional with 14 years experience in project management, team development, and process improvement. Skilled in developing and implementing strategies to increase efficiency and performance. Passionate about driving business growth while creating positive work environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director of Research
American Health Network
08.2021 - Current
- Provide overall departmental direction—oversee research operations, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, develop and manage SOPs, assess current and future staffing needs based on organizational goals, align people and projects to meet client deliverables, and create and execute process improvement plans
- Manage departmental trial portfolio—analyze portfolio needs and risks for departmental sustainability and longevity, develop strong relationships with industry sponsors and potential investigators to successfully market the research department, review trial feasibility, and create processes for successful study implementation and conduct
- Manage the investigator-initiated trial division—provide general IIT process guidance for new investigators and podiatry fellows, manage and track investigator training, communicate departmental expectations, and ensure quality and regulatory compliance
- Negotiate and execute all departmental CTA’s and budgets
- Build business relationships across AHN practice locations to promote research integration into practice
- Communicate pertinent information to research investigators, nurses, and staff regarding all areas of research operations and assist staff in the interpretation of policies and procedures.
Oncology Research Operations Manager
American Health Network
02.2018 - Current
- Responsible for the creation, development, and growth of the oncology research program
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks during program development
- Build relationships across all oncology practice locations to promote departmental success
- Identify resource needs, recruit qualifying team members, manage onboarding and training
- Market the Oncology Research Program to industry sponsors
- Teach and train oncologists, oncology nurses, and oncology staff on best practices in conducting clinical research trials
- Identify appropriate trials, review study feasibility, and create processes for successful study implementation and conduct
- Oversee trial accrual and enrollment including assistance with recruitment plans
- Ensure quality of work performed by direct reports and provide HR support as needed.
Global Study Manager
Covance Central Laboratories
06.2015 - 02.2018
- Manage a portfolio of global and local clinical trials with varying complexity
- Manage key client deliverables including budget, risk, and milestone management
- Act as key contact for clients—liaise between clients, CRO, and Covance
- Proactively identify and manage central laboratory implementation issues.
Regional Study Coordinator
Covance Central Laboratories Services
11.2014 - 06.2015
- Manage day-to-day local study-related activities, logistics, and monitoring
- Monitor, track, and provide resolution to all local trial issues and complaints.
Data Safety Auditor
Indiana University Simon Cancer Center
01.2014 - 11.2014
- Provide overall direction for the auditing of all clinical trials operating through IUSCC
- Run DSMB meetings
- Audit trials as deemed necessary by the DSMB
- Collaborate with different Cancer Center departments to develop and implement Cancer Center SOP’s and provide staff education and training.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Indiana University Simon Cancer Center
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Monitoring of clinical trials within the Clinical Research Office at IUSCC
- Assist in training new employees and monitoring work of current employees
- Coordinate the conduct of multiple oncology clinical trials
- First contact for protocol clarification for team members
- Main point of contact for industry sponsors.
Clinical Research Coordinator
American Health Network
03.2009 - 03.2011
- Main coordinator conducting clinical trials for primary care office
- Run studies in several therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular, endocrine, neurological, muscoskeletal, urological, and gynecological.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Jacksonville State University
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Organizational Development
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Budget Development
Professional Highlights
- 2021 UHG Emerging Leaders Program nomination, selection, and completion
- Appointed first-ever Associate Director of Research at American Health Network
- Appointed first-ever Oncology Research Operations Manager at American Health Network
Certification
Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), SOCRA
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Educational Professional Development
- Emerging Leaders Curriculum, UHG, 2021
- SCRS Site Solutions Conference, 2022
- SCRS Global Oncology Summit, 2019
- OCCRI Research Summit, Optum Headquarters, 2019
- San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, 2013
- SOCRA Clinical Research Professional Certification Preparation Course, New Orleans, 2012
- Clinical Research Certificate Program, IUPUI, 2009
Timeline
Associate Director of Research
American Health Network
08.2021 - Current
Oncology Research Operations Manager
American Health Network
02.2018 - Current
Global Study Manager
Covance Central Laboratories
06.2015 - 02.2018
Regional Study Coordinator
Covance Central Laboratories Services
11.2014 - 06.2015
Data Safety Auditor
Indiana University Simon Cancer Center
01.2014 - 11.2014
Clinical Research Coordinator
Indiana University Simon Cancer Center
01.2013 - 01.2014
Clinical Research Coordinator
American Health Network
03.2009 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Jacksonville State University
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