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Melina Richardson

Melina Richardson

Columbus,OH

Summary

Successful projects aren’t just about timelines and deliverables—they’re about how well teams collaborate to reach them. I focus on building the structure and communication that make that possible.

I’m a project management professional who helps teams stay aligned, organized, and focused on shared goals. My approach emphasizes clear communication, structured agendas, and thorough documentation to keep projects moving forward and stakeholders informed. I have hands-on experience managing global clinical and laboratory studies from start-up through closeout, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing laboratory databases, and supporting client communications. I enjoy bringing together diverse expertise and fostering an environment of respect and open communication—because when teams collaborate effectively, complex projects become achievable.

Core Focus Areas:

Project Management • Clinical Research • Global Clinical Trials • Cross-Functional Team Leadership • Stakeholder Communication • Study Start-Up & Closeout • Laboratory Data Management • Vendor Coordination • CRO Collaboration

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Senior Project Specialist - Start Up

IQVIA
08.2024 - 03.2026
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure project deliverables met contracted scope across data management, laboratory operations, logistics, specimen handling, clinical trial materials, and finance.
  • Created and maintained inspection-ready project documentation, enhancing compliance and facilitating project tracking through trackers, action and issue logs, risk logs, and status summaries.
  • Identified operational gaps and emerging risks, escalated them appropriately, and collaborated with stakeholders to implement effective corrective actions.
  • Created detailed metrics reports summarizing laboratory results and data trends for client oversight and internal planning.
  • Communicated with clients through email, teleconferences, and project kickoff meetings to clarify requirements, provide updates, and resolve questions or discrepancies.
  • Assisted over 10 clients in managing more than 25 studies.
  • Developed support documentation for database reviews and future project phases.
  • Contributed to process improvements and harmonized documentation across global laboratory locations, promoting consistency and efficiency.

Administrative Specialist

UNC Health Care System
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
10.2023 - 08.2024
  • Coordinated documentation, compliance workflows, and onboarding for 500+ clinical trainees.
  • Maintained accurate, confidential employee health records to support audit readiness.
  • Managed high-volume communications, facilitating timely resolution of cross-functional inquiries.
  • Compiled documentation packets and tracking files for regulatory assessments, ensuring compliance and readiness.
  • Streamlined workflow consistency by updating tools and organizing electronic documentation for easier access.

Graduate Research Assistant

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
08.2021 - 07.2023
  • Managed laboratory experiment setup and execution, tracking data and maintaining accurate documentation.
  • Coordinated research project workflows to ensure timely setup, execution, and thorough documentation.
  • Supported research by collecting, organizing data, and maintaining comprehensive laboratory notebooks.
  • Improved laboratory efficiency by updating procedural documents, reorganizing shared materials, and optimizing workflows.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Chapel Hill
05-2021

Ph.D. - Virology And Immunology (Partial Completion)

UNC At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Skills

  • Project coordination
  • Study management
  • Quality assurance
  • Risk management
  • Change request support
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • KPI reporting
  • Workflow optimization
  • Process alignment
  • LabVantage expertise
  • Smartsheet proficiency
  • EHR systems expertise
  • Google Suite applications
  • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
  • Document management

Certification

Certified Associate in Project Management, 02/01/25, 4051005

Timeline

Senior Project Specialist - Start Up

IQVIA
08.2024 - 03.2026

Administrative Specialist

UNC Health Care System
10.2023 - 08.2024

Graduate Research Assistant

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
08.2021 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

University of North Carolina At Charlotte

Ph.D. - Virology And Immunology (Partial Completion)

UNC At Chapel Hill
Melina Richardson