Kourtney Dortch
Memphis,TN
Summary
Clinical research professional with 4+ years supporting oncology trials through data abstraction, regulatory tracking, and TMF oversight in hospital and academic settings. Proven ability to manage eTMF, ICFs, and site-level documentation in compliance with ICH-GCP and FDA guidelines. Highly organized, proactive, and collaborative, driving efficient clinical trial execution across cross-functional teams and vendors.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Data Manager
Baptist Cancer Center
Memphis, TN
01.2021 - 06.2025
- Maintained eTMF per ICH-GCP standards; conducted routine QC to ensure audit readiness across all study phases
- Abstracted and reconciled clinical trial data for thoracic oncology studies, ensuring alignment with CRFs and EDC entries
- Collaborated with investigators and CRAs to resolve data queries and track protocol deviations and safety events
- Participated in tumor board meetings; contributed to eligibility assessments and protocol compliance review
- Prepared status reports and supported IRB documentation for site submissions and renewals.
Medical Scribe / Precharter
Sutherland Cardiology Clinic
Memphis, TN
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Recorded 500+ patient encounters, capturing protocol-relevant data used for ongoing clinical studies
- Reviewed and prepped source documents ahead of monitoring visits; maintained high standards of data quality and HIPAA compliance
- Assisted with informed consent document updates and ensured current versions were in use at point of care
- Coordinated diagnostic data capture (EKG, MRI) to ensure protocol-aligned documentation and reporting timelines.
Research Metrics Analyst
Tennessee Nursing Association / PepTalk Inc
Memphis, TN
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Created data tracking tools to assess seminar effectiveness; improved data reporting turnaround by 30%
- Conducted literature reviews and contributed to protocol and SOP drafts for educational trials.
Public Health Coordinator (AmeriCorps Fellow)
Church Health
Memphis, TN
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Led logistics and outreach for 15+ health education events; created training manuals and SOPs
- Tracked participant engagement metrics and survey data to inform future program design.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA05.2016
Skills
- Clinical Trial Support & Tracking
- Regulatory Document Management
- ICF Review & Site Activation Support
- Electronic Trial Master File (eTMF)
- REDCap, EDC, CTMS, Allscripts, TouchWorks
- CAPA, Protocol Deviation Tracking
- ICH-GCP, HIPAA, FDA Inspection Readiness
- Multi-site Coordination & CRO Liaison
- TMF QC & Study Document Filing
- Meeting Logistics & Minutes Documentation
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)-CITI Program
- HIPAA Compliance-Institutional Training
Publications
- Liao, Wei, et al. “Lung Cancer Diagnosis Rates (LCDR) in Lung Cancer Screening (LCS) and Incidental Pulmonary Nodule (IPN) Cohorts in the Mississippi Delta.” Journal of Clinical Oncology, vol. 43, no. 16_suppl, June 2025, pp. 8002–8002, https://doi.org/10.1200/jco.2025.43.16_suppl.8002
- Olawale Akinbobola, et al. “Outcomes of Resected Lung Cancer Diagnosed through Screening and Incidental Pulmonary Nodule Programs in a Mississippi Delta Cohort.” JTO Clinical and Research Reports, vol. 5, no. 8, 16 May 2024, pp. 100684–100684, www.jtocrr.org/article/S2666-3643(24)00054-7/fulltext, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtocrr.2024.100684
- Smeltzer, Matthew P, et al. “Prevalence of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor and Programmed Death-Ligand 1 Testing in a Population-Based Lung Cancer Surgical Resection Cohort from 2018-2022.” Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention, vol. 33, no. 8, 17 June 2024, pp. 1098–1106, aacrjournals.org/cebp/article-abstract/33/8/1098/746535/Prevalence-of-Epidermal-Growth-Factor-Receptor-and?redirectedFrom=PDF, https://doi.org/10.1158/1055-9965.epi-23-1401
Timeline
Clinical Data Manager
Baptist Cancer Center
01.2021 - 06.2025
Medical Scribe / Precharter
Sutherland Cardiology Clinic
09.2019 - 01.2021
Research Metrics Analyst
Tennessee Nursing Association / PepTalk Inc
08.2018 - 09.2019
Public Health Coordinator (AmeriCorps Fellow)
Church Health
07.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Xavier University of Louisiana
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