Leslie P. Byatt
Cedar Crest
Summary
Personable and strategic thinker driven by a passion for driving organizational success and fostering collaborative team environments. Deep understanding of leadership principles and financial management. Strong skills in project oversight and strategic planning. Prepared to deliver impactful results through innovative solutions and effective team leadership.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Clinical Trials Operations
University of New Mexico Hospitals
02.2023 - Current
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Clinical Trial Operations Manager
University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Cen
01.2020 - 02.2023
- Improved clinical trial efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing best practices.
- Provided ongoing training and support to clinical trial staff members to ensure adherence to established protocols, promoting a culture of excellence among team members.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful execution of clinical trials within budget and timeline constraints.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Clinical Research Manager
New Mexico Cancer Research Alliance
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Complied with research protocols by providing ongoing quality control audits.
- Spearheaded interdepartmental collaboration for improved communication and resource sharing in clinical research projects.
- Streamlined document management processes to facilitate faster review cycles and reduce administrative workload.
- Demonstrated a commitment to ethical research conduct by ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines and institutional policies.
- Fostered strong relationships with key stakeholders such as principal investigators, funding sources, and community partners.
Associate Site Director/Clinical Research Coordinator
Lovelace Scientific Resources, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements while continuously seeking opportunities for process improvement based on best practices.
- Managed a team of professionals, ensuring high-quality performance and adherence to company standards.
- Provided leadership and guidance to staff through ongoing training initiatives, boosting employee retention rates.
- Successfully managed several projects from inception through completion demonstrating strong project management skills.
- Provided onsite training to help develop employee skills.
Global Site Liaison
Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research/Pan-American Medical Research Institute (PAMRI)
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Facilitated clear communication between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders to prevent misunderstandings or delays in deliverables.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that addressed pressing business challenges or opportunities.
Site Manager /Team Leader/ Clinical Research Coordinator
Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research
01.1998 - 01.2011
- Increased patient retention rates by establishing strong relationships with participants through effective communication and followup.
- Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals, and case report form requirements.
- Managed patient recruitment, informed consent process and data entry to support trial objectives.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by conducting thorough audits of study documents and procedures.
- Enhanced data quality by closely monitoring study metrics and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
Education
Master of Science - Management and Leadership
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2024
Bachelor in Liberal Arts -
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NMMBA -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01-2025
Skills
- Operations Management,
- Change Management
- Strategic Planning,
- GCP, Regulations/Compliance
- Project Management
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Employee development
- Budget management
- Issues resolution
Affiliations
- 2024-present ACRP Annual Meeting Content committee member
- 2024-present ACRP Nominating Committee member
- 2024-present ACRP Governance Committee Chair
- 2022-present ACRP Board of Trustees member
- 2021-2022 AACI CRI Steering Committee
- 2020-2022 UNMCCC/NM Minority Underserved NCORP Grant Administrator
- 2020-2022 ASCO RCF Clinical Trial Access and Participation Task Force.
- 2020-2023 ASCO-ACCC Collaboration to Increase Participation of Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations in Cancer Clinical Trials: Steering Group member
- 2019-2021 New Mexico Cancer Council: Executive Committee
- 2019-2022 ASCO Cancer Research Committee: Committee member
- 2018-2019 UNMCCC/NM Minority Underserved NCORP Interim Grant Administrator
- 2018-2020 ASCO Research Community Forum (RCF): Site Qualification Working Group
- 2017-2022 NM Cancer Council Rural Health Equity Committee Member
- 2017-2020 ASCO (RCF): Committee Member
- 2017-2022 New Mexico NCORP Lead CRA
- 2016 NMCC: Albuquerque Cancer Coalition Committee Member
- 2016-2021 New Mexico Cancer Council: Committee Member
- 2016-2018 Chair Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) Global CCRC Exam Committee
- 2015 ACRP Global Job Analysis Task Force
- 2014-2016 Vice Chair ACRP Global CCRC Exam Committee
- 2011-2018 ACRP Global CCRC Exam Committee Member
- 2011-2018 Item Writer for ACRP CCRC Exam
- 2011 ACRP CCRC Standard Setting Committee
- 1998- present Association of Clinical Research Professionals member
Certification
- 2022-Present: Project Management Institute- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
- 2022: University of New Mexico-Anderson School of Management: Non-Profit Leadership Certificate
- 2019: eCornell: High Performance Leadership Graduate Certificate
- 2018-Present Association of Clinical Research Professionals- Project Management Certification
- 1998-Present:. Association of Clinical Research Professionals- Clinical Research Coordinator Certification
- 2008-Pres CITI GCP Certification
- 1996-2008 American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Specialist Certification
Timeline
Director, Clinical Trials Operations
University of New Mexico Hospitals
02.2023 - Current
Clinical Trial Operations Manager
University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Cen
01.2020 - 02.2023
Clinical Research Manager
New Mexico Cancer Research Alliance
01.2015 - 01.2020
Associate Site Director/Clinical Research Coordinator
Lovelace Scientific Resources, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2015
Global Site Liaison
Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research/Pan-American Medical Research Institute (PAMRI)
01.2010 - 01.2012
Site Manager /Team Leader/ Clinical Research Coordinator
Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research
01.1998 - 01.2011
Master of Science - Management and Leadership
Western Governors University
Bachelor in Liberal Arts -
University of New Mexico
MBA -
Western Governors University
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