Myra Christian Rancy
Columbus,OH
Summary
Results-driven research professional prepared for challenges of overseeing clinical studies. Proven track record of managing complex projects and ensuring compliance with research protocols. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to evolving project needs, while excelling in data management and regulatory adherence.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator
OhioHealth
03.2026 - Current
- Working to provide successful coordination of clinical research studies by collaborating with the principal investigator to adhere to good clinical practice guidelines and federal regulations. Enhanced participant engagement through effective recruitment, screening, and informed consent processes. Streamlined data collection and organization, ensuring accurate completion of case report forms and efficient specimen processing.
Clinical Research Manager
Ohio Sleep Medicine Institute
04.2024 - 01.2026
- Achieved successful execution of clinical trials through effective management of research projects, ensuring compliance with protocols, regulations, and ethical standards. Delivered comprehensive design, implementation, and oversight of clinical studies from start to finish. Identified and assessed potential study sites, enhancing participant recruitment through collaboration with cross-functional teams. Developed and refined protocols, standard operating procedures, and maintained precise records of study progress and data collection. Created and managed study budgets, site fees, and contracts to support project objectives. Collected and analyzed data, delivering insightful reports on results. Maintained strict compliance with all applicable research regulations and laws. Leveraged strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills to drive project success. Recruited, trained, and supervised research staff, fostering a collaborative environment throughout the trial process.
Regulatory Specialist
Ohio Sleep Medicine Institute
04.2024 - 01.2026
- Achieved compliance across various industries by implementing effective monitoring of regulations, standards, and laws. Delivered accurate and complete regulatory documents to authorities, streamlining submission processes. Fostered collaboration among departments to successfully implement compliance strategies and policies, enhancing training on regulatory requirements. Conducted thorough audits and risk assessments, ensuring compliance and facilitating regulatory inspections. Strengthened relationships with regulatory agencies by serving as the primary contact, improving communication and response to inquiries.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Ohio Sleep Medicine Institute
04.2024 - 01.2026
- Achieved timely execution of clinical trials by effectively managing planning, execution, and monitoring processes. Maintained high standards of compliance with regulatory guidelines, including successful IRB submissions and thorough documentation. Enhanced patient recruitment efforts by efficiently screening potential participants and managing interactions throughout the trial. Fostered collaboration among cross-functional teams to streamline trial operations. Delivered accurate and reliable clinical trial data for reporting purposes, ensuring data integrity.
Senior Clinical Research Associate, Research Operations
Sarepta Therapeutic
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Achieved streamlined sample logistics operations through effective collaboration in GCP/GLP environments for clinical, research support and site selection. Delivered comprehensive training and oversight for sample transfers from collaborators, vendors, and CROs to Sarepta and third-party facilities. Enhanced staff capabilities by coordinating training for less-experienced personnel on GCP/COC and laboratory processing for sample management. Supported clinical operations and research teams in training domestic and international biopsy surgical and laboratory sites, ensuring timely distribution of training materials and accurate maintenance of documentation. Maintained rigorous compliance with GCP/GLP guidelines while optimizing site and sample tracking database systems and facilitating budget and invoice tracking.
Clinical Research Associate
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
01.2016 - 09.2022
- Led initiatives for director of experimental therapeutics and hem/Onc/BMT sponsored studies within division of hematology/oncology/BMT. Directed site selection, initiation visits, monitoring, and close-out processes. Developed protocol slides and conducted training for site staff for new studies. Oversaw site monitoring to uphold protocol compliance and readiness for audits. Managed review and tracking of regulatory submissions and case report forms. Facilitated data query issuance and resolution monitoring. Achieved effective recruitment and retention through strategic planning and implementation of tailored strategies. Fostered collaboration during investigator meetings to enhance project outcomes. Implemented research startup and execution by managing and supporting fellows, residents, and CRCs/CRAs. Enhanced data analysis capabilities by collaborating with stakeholders and external organizations on large administrative data sets. Delivered insightful analyses for project reports and manuscript publications through collaboration with biostatisticians. . Enhanced data collection and protocol management through the development of comprehensive source documents. Optimized sample procurement and delivery to laboratory investigators, ensuring efficient analysis. Coordinated management of case report forms from various site locations.
Catastrophic Medical Care Coordinator
MTI America
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Achieved seamless patient care coordination and elevated customer service standards, reinforcing mti's market role. Delivered accurate medical intake information and effectively coordinated scheduling with medical service providers for diagnostics, home health care, and medical equipment. Enabled comprehensive home and vehicle modifications for patients across the nation. Achieved timely authorization from insurance carriers for referred products and services by effectively following department and company guidelines. Streamlined communication methods to align with carrier and state policies, enhancing the authorization documentation process. Executed negotiation strategies to secure cost-effective products and services aligned with departmental and company guidelines. Leveraged software applications and company resources to efficiently identify vendors, products, pricing, and healthcare information. Managed financial components of client services cycle, ensuring accurate pricing quotes to carriers and profit margin assessments while complying with state fee mandates and company pricing rules.
Premium Account Specialist
MTI America
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Coordinated incoming referral entries and confirmed all required documentation was collected before finalizing processes. Executed quality customer service by accurately obtaining necessary patient medical and demographic information from multiple sources to ensure effective medical product coordination. Assessed and triaged incoming requests based on date of receipt, service date, and established service level agreements. Coordinated communication efforts with internal and external stakeholders to guarantee timely resolution of referral needs and service delivery. Executed internal escalation procedures to address potential risks to service agreements and customer satisfaction.
Patient Service Manager
American Cancer Society
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Facilitated successful recruitment and training of volunteers for Florida division programs and services in partnership with local commission on cancer facilities. Strengthened community engagement by providing essential resources to representatives and mission education chairs. Developed relationships with directors of local Oncology facilities and performed as a member of Hospitals Cancer Committees and Tumor Board meetings which increase patient referrals to in Broward County by 25%. Provided internal staff and 250+ volunteers with the leadership, guidance, direction, and material resources to effectively implement American Cancer Society patient service programs in accordance with the overall policies, priorities, and objectives of Florida Division, in the Broward Area. Identified and executed strategic opportunities in Broward area to improve care for cancer patients while cultivating collaborative relationships with referring organizations. Governed key volunteers to ensure local volunteers are recruited, trained and managed to effectively implement and grow signature Road to Recovery program (volunteer driver program) - voted “Best Road to Recovery Program in Florida” 2007-2009. Recruited and supervised key volunteers to ensure local volunteers effectively implement other signature patient service programs including Reach to Recovery, Look Good Feel Better and Man to Man. Look Good Feel Better program voted top 2 out of 3 in the state of Florida. Identified service and resource gaps, resulting in improved patient support through regular analysis of unmet needs reports. Developed and maintained a community resource database, enhancing accessibility to essential patient resources.
Coordinator
Baltimore City Healthy Start
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Achieved enhanced health safety and school readiness for infants and young children through effective coordination of six citywide initiatives. Fostered strong relationships with community organizations, resulting in improved access to family support services for families with children aged 0-6 years. Elevated service quality by promoting and coordinating interagency training for direct service staff. Streamlined community grant application processes to secure funding. Developed a detailed community resource directory to assist neighboring organizations. Achieved successful client placements in transitional housing and substance abuse treatment programs. Fostered collaboration through monthly substance abuse committee meetings. Enhanced subcontractor performance for success by 6 through effective supervision. Delivered impactful annual community events. Streamlined preparation and recruitment processes for monthly governance board meetings for success by 6.
Health Educator
University of MD, Adolescent Medicine
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Developed and implemented Sister Power initiative to enhance awareness of HIV prevention, abstinence, and effective communication skills among adolescents. Led collaboration with community organizations to coordinate program appointments. Established a comprehensive newsletter and produced informative health materials. Oversaw collection and entry of baseline participant data. Managed participant recruitment and facilitated training for program leaders. Guided participants through program curriculums and executed follow-up evaluations. Crafted detailed lesson plans and organized session information packets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Education, Health Administration
MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Baltimore, MDSkills
- Pediatrics
- Gene Therapy
- GI
- Adults
- Geriatrics
- Gynecology
- Young Women’s Hematology
- Hematology/Oncology/BMT
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Muscular Sclerosis
- Sleep Disorders, Narcolepsy, IH, Restless Legs
- Medical Device Studies
Certification
- COG Membership
- HIPPA
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)-CITI
- Human Subjects-CITI
- Category A and B Shipping Infectious and Biological Substances
- ECG, 9 Hole Peg Testing, Timed Walk tests, SDMT
Timeline
Clinical Research Coordinator
OhioHealth
03.2026 - Current
Clinical Research Manager
Ohio Sleep Medicine Institute
04.2024 - 01.2026
Regulatory Specialist
Ohio Sleep Medicine Institute
04.2024 - 01.2026
Clinical Research Coordinator
Ohio Sleep Medicine Institute
04.2024 - 01.2026
Senior Clinical Research Associate, Research Operations
Sarepta Therapeutic
09.2022 - 06.2023
Clinical Research Associate
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
01.2016 - 09.2022
Catastrophic Medical Care Coordinator
MTI America
01.2011 - 01.2013
Premium Account Specialist
MTI America
01.2011 - 01.2013
Patient Service Manager
American Cancer Society
01.2006 - 01.2010
Coordinator
Baltimore City Healthy Start
01.2000 - 01.2003
Health Educator
University of MD, Adolescent Medicine
01.1999 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Science - Health Education, Health Administration
MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
PUBLICATION AND ABSTRACT
- Jacobson AE, Vesely SK, Haamid F, Christian-Rancy M, O'Brien SH. “Mobile Application vs. Paper Pictorial Blood Assessment Chart to Track Menses in Young Women: A Randomized Cross-Over Design.” Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2017 October 10
- Kendel NE, Haamid FW, Christian-Rancy M, O'Brien SH. “Characterizing adolescents with heavy menstrual bleeding and generalized joint hypermobility.” Pediatric Blood Cancer. 2019 February 25.
- Zia, Ayesha; Stanek, Joseph; Christian-Rancy, Myra; Ahuja, Sanjay; Savelli, Stephanie; O'Brien, Sarah, Utility of a screening tool for haemostatic defects in a multicentre cohort of adolescents with heavy menstrual bleeding; publication in the Haemophilia Journal.
- Kristina J. Harrel, Joseph Stanek, Andrea E. Bonny, Myra Christian-Rancy, Susan E. Creary, Payal Desai, Sarah H. O’Brien, A pilot study of hormonal contraceptive use and bone mineral density in young women with sickle cell disease; Pediatric Blood & Cancer
- O'Brien SH, Saini S, Ziegler H, Christian-Rancy M, Ahuja S, Hege K, Savelli SL, Vesely SK. “An Open-Label, Single-Arm, Efficacy Study of Tranexamic Acid in Adolescents with Heavy Menstrual Bleeding.” Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2019 February 4.