LAURA MCMULLEN FALCONE
Elkhorn,Nebraska
Summary
Over 15 years of clinical research experience, including 5 years at the executive leadership level. Demonstrated success in leading organizational growth from a single site to a global network with 80+ clinical research sites. Proven expertise in strategic planning, financial management, and team development, overseeing a workforce of 800+. Skilled in identifying and implementing practical business strategies, committed to staying current with industry trends and technologies for optimizing operations and fostering key account partnerships.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Strategic Delivery Officer
Velocity Clinical Research
05.2023 - Current
- Serves as a single point of contact to Strategic Partnership Clients to ensure delivery of a unified site solution
- Focused on achieving strategic alignment with Sponsors and CROs to integrate all aspects of trial-site management into an efficient, scalable plan that emphasizes site accountability
- Helped company earn 2023 Excellence in Patient Centricity Award (SCRS).
Interim Chief Operations Officer
Velocity Clinical Research
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Following the acquisition of Meridian Clinical Research, served as the interim COO to provide oversight and guidance during the integration process
- Helped to achieve seamless transitions within the operational and recruitment teams.
President
Meridian Clinical Research
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Oversight of Leadership team members and all aspects of site organization
- Lead the company during rapid growth and played an instrumental role during the acquisition process.
Chief Strategic Delivery Officer
Meridian Clinical Research
02.2018 - 02.2022
- Directed operations at more than 30 sites across North America
- In 2020, oversaw Meridian's operations as the company more than doubled its clinical and operational staff companywide
- Provided operational excellence throughout project management, patient recruitment, and site operations, seeking to make clinical trials accessible to diverse groups worldwide
Director
Meridian Clinical Research
01.2012 - 02.2018
- Responsible for managing the overall business and clinical operations of the site to ensure that appropriate targets are met
- Managed sites’ annual and forecast operating budgets and for the efficient coordination, organization and conduct of clinical trials
- Oversaw and managed all aspects of the clinical trial process including study feasibility, clinic staffing, patient recruitment, study conduct and regulatory compliance.
Sub-Investigator
01.2009 - 01.2023
- Responsible for the clinical safety of the patients partaking in the clinical trial, collecting, and recording accurate clinical data while also ensuring that the well-being and interests of the subjects enrolled in the studies are being met
- Provided essential clinical support to the clinical research coordinators, principal investigators, and other clinical trials staff.
Education
Post-Master's Certificate - Nursing- Family Practice
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE05.2012
Master of Science - Nursing- Adult Health and Illness, Acute Care Nursing
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Creighton University
Omaha, NE08.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05.2003
Skills
- Customer Accounts Management
- Organizational Leadership
- Business Management and Development
- Strategic Initiatives
- Expectation Management
- Risk and Mitigation Analysis
- Project Oversight
- Change and Growth Management
- Quality Control Planning
Accomplishments
- "Unlearn to Learn: The Evolution of Clinical Research Trial Training" ACRP Webinar 2023
- "Winning your Study. A Sites Playbook for Success" SCRS Global Site Solutions 2021
- Clinical Researcher of the Year, Pharmatimes, 2012
Certification
- Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), State of Nebraska - 111049
- Registered Nurse (RN), State of Nebraska-Multi-State- 62351
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
- Diversity & Inclusion: Unconscious Bias
- Critical Care Registered Nurse
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Affiliations
Paraexel Nurse Advisory Board, 2021-2023
Datacubed Health Advisory Board, 2021-2023
Community Service
Muscular Dystrophy Association
- Volunteer for various fundraising events, including annual golf tournament and summer camp
Timeline
Chief Strategic Delivery Officer
Velocity Clinical Research
05.2023 - Current
Interim Chief Operations Officer
Velocity Clinical Research
01.2023 - 05.2023
President
Meridian Clinical Research
02.2022 - 01.2023
Chief Strategic Delivery Officer
Meridian Clinical Research
02.2018 - 02.2022
Director
Meridian Clinical Research
01.2012 - 02.2018
Sub-Investigator
01.2009 - 01.2023
Post-Master's Certificate - Nursing- Family Practice
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Master of Science - Nursing- Adult Health and Illness, Acute Care Nursing
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Creighton University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Virginia
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