NANCY MCCLELLAND
Lakewood Ranch,FL
Summary
Senior leadership healthcare professional with a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives and fostering collaborative teams in Clinical Research. Skilled in navigating complex challenges and consistently delivering impactful, measurable results while adapting to evolving industry dynamics. Expertise includes project management, stakeholder engagement, and organizational development, ensuring alignment with business goals. Recognized for reliability, strategic focus, and commitment to achieving sustainable outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Principal Clinical Research Specialist
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Minneapolis, MN
12.2024 - Current
- Global Clinical Study Manager
- Developed protocol for 5 year Post Market Study
- Mentored junior staff, fostering skills in project management and regulatory compliance.
- Oversaw collaborative efforts in creating comprehensive protocol for the organization's most significant research initiative.
- Managed all phases of study development, ensuring successful activation of first site and enrollment of first subject to facilitate research goals.
- Led efforts with cross-functional partners to align objectives and drive successful initiatives, fostering a collaborative work environment
- Established best practices for clinical evaluations, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
- Managed complex budget across two departments +/-5% of target
Principal Clinical Research Specialist
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Minneapolis, MN
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Global lead for first in human trial in Australia
- Oversaw complex budget management and staffing allocation processes.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and guidelines.
- Managed data collection and analysis, ensuring accuracy in clinical research reporting.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline study processes and enhance operational efficiency.
- Oversaw patient recruitment strategies, increasing participant enrollment in clinical studies.
- Contributed to successful FDA approval of new medical devices through diligent management of investigational studies.
- Promoted a culture of ethical conduct within the research team
- Advanced scientific understanding by authoring manuscripts detailing study findings for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Principal Clinical Research Specialist
Medtronic Cardiovascular Diagnostics & Services
Mounds View, MN
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Clinical Trial Lead on first app-based study
- Facilitated collaboration with multifunctional team to develop innovative trial design.
- Collaborated with ethics committee to ensure compliance in first app-based clinical trial execution.
- Developed and executed targeted recruitment strategies tailored to specific site needs.
- Designed and produced advertisements and informational materials to enhance recruitment efforts.
- Managed complex study budget, achieving an average accuracy of 4.5% in financial forecasting.
- Facilitated collaboration among diverse teams to effectively address challenges and resolve issues.
- Analyzed workflows and recommended best practices to drive continuous improvement.
Senior Clinical Research Specialist
Medtronic Cardiac Rhythm Management
Mounds View, MN
07.2019 - 03.2021
- Clinical Study Manager on a Feasibility Study, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
- Evaluated and implemented site selections to optimize resource allocation and project execution.
- Revised enrollment projections and budget allocations to enhance financial planning.
- Conducted collaborative calls with research coordinators from established and newly activated sites to share effective enrollment techniques.
- Oversaw and executed studies in accordance with standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Clinical Study Manager on a Post Market Study
- Managed cross-functional teams in executing post-market trials, focusing on data integrity and participant safety.
- Oversaw execution of new phased database snap process to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Contributed to writing abstracts, posters, and primary manuscript for publication in JAMA.
- Evaluated operational processes and proposed improvements to optimize efficiency.
- Facilitated collaboration among diverse teams to effectively address challenges and resolve issues.
Enterprise Market Development, Senior Nurse Specialist
Medtronic Care Management Services
Chanhassen, MN
05.2016 - 07.2019
- Directed nursing operations for feasibility trial, ensuring adherence to protocols.
- Implemented revisions of work instructions to ensure alignment with clinical investigation plan objectives.
- Facilitated communication channels between study team and nurses to enhance collaboration and support for clinical initiatives.
- Led comprehensive training programs for new nursing staff.
- Performed comprehensive daily assessments and monitoring via telephone to ensure optimal patient health.
- Designed and executed pilot program to enhance operational efficiency with a large healthcare network.
- Developed comprehensive standard operating procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
Charge Nurse, Telemetry Nurse, Pain Resource Nurse, Floor Nurse
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota, FL
02.2012 - 04.2016
- Charge Nurse
- Responsible for overseeing the floor nurses, managing patient flow, staffing, auditing charts of congestive heart failure patients, and a resource for the floor nurses on a Cardiac Acute floor
- Place medical/surgical patients on a cardiac monitor, interface with medical/surgical nurses when there is an issue with the patient's rate or rhythm and administer IV Cardiac medications
- Facilitated communication between members of interdisciplinary team to achieve desired patient outcomes.
- Member of the Code Blue Team
- Assess patient and based on protocols increase PCA pump settings, give a clinician-initiated bolus or change PCA pump from Dilaudid to Fentanyl
- Congestive Heart Failure certified– treating and education on disease process, treatment and management outpatient
- Championed workflow changes in electronic charting system to eliminate steps and reduce time spent charting
- Technology super user for the rollout of new technology
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, Florida03-2015
Associate Nursing, RN - Nursing
Keiser University
Lakewood Ranch, FL12-2011
Awards
- Global Clinical Research Excellence Award 2021
- Cardiovascular Diagnostics and Services Star of Excellence FY22
Timeline
Senior Principal Clinical Research Specialist
Medtronic Neuromodulation
12.2024 - Current
Principal Clinical Research Specialist
Medtronic Neuromodulation
08.2022 - 12.2024
Principal Clinical Research Specialist
Medtronic Cardiovascular Diagnostics & Services
03.2021 - 08.2022
Senior Clinical Research Specialist
Medtronic Cardiac Rhythm Management
07.2019 - 03.2021
Enterprise Market Development, Senior Nurse Specialist
Medtronic Care Management Services
05.2016 - 07.2019
Charge Nurse, Telemetry Nurse, Pain Resource Nurse, Floor Nurse
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
02.2012 - 04.2016
Associate Nursing, RN - Nursing
Keiser University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
Jacksonville University