Natalie Schieder
Chicago,USA
Summary
Senior Project Manager with extensive experience leading complex global oncology and respiratory trials. Expertise in managing cross-functional teams, study budgets, and timelines while ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP standards. Focused on operational leadership and strategic planning to drive successful project outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager, Medical Imaging
Perceptive
Remote, USA
07.2026 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones and meet client expectations.
- Facilitated regular project meetings with clients to track progress and proactively address issues.
- Analyze project risks and implement mitigation strategies effectively.
- Delivered exceptional service to clients, enhancing relationships and fostering opportunities for future projects.
- Manage project scope, timeline and budget in alignment with company objectives.
Clinical Project Manager II
Voiant Clinical
Remote, USA
02.2026 - 07.2026
- Led end-to-end management of complex global oncology and respiratory clinical trials, overseeing cross-functional teams and external vendors.
- Acted as primary sponsor point of contact, delivering strategic oversight and executive-level status reporting for up to ten phase I-III trials simultaneously.
- Managed study timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for projects exceeding $2 million, including financial forecasting.
- Identified operational risks and implemented corrective actions, ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP and regulatory standards.
- Oversaw development and approval of key study documents such as Charters, Site Manuals, and Project Plans.
- Coordinated collaboration across clinical operations, data management, imaging, and regulatory teams to improve trial execution.
- Supported organizational growth initiatives by integrating clinical operations during company merger.
- Mentored junior team members while contributing to process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing trial efficiency.
Clinical Project Manager I
Voiant
Remote, USA
09.2023 - 02.2026
- Successfully manages multiple clinical trials, ensuring adherence to protocols and regulatory requirements.
- Managed oncology and respiratory studies, ensuring protocol compliance and regulatory alignment.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively lead project teams in the development and implementation of clinical trial plans.
- Developed and maintained relationships with sponsors, CROs, research sites, and vendors to facilitate successful execution of clinical studies.
- Utilized electronic systems including CTMS, Medidata, e-transfer systems, and internal Voiant Hub system to streamline project workflows.
- Experienced in preparing reports for senior management regarding project status updates and potential risks and issues related to trials.
- Comprehensive knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines pertaining to Good Clinical Practices standards.
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail for tracking progress against milestones.
Clinical Research Associate
MedQIA, LLC
Remote, USA
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Assumed role of Clinical Project Manager following company merger to establish Voiant.
Imaging Clinical Research Coordinator
MedQIA, LLC
Remote, USA
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed over 200 sites in global clinical trials.
- Coordinated site activation and cultivated relationships with active sites, CROs, and sponsors to ensure streamlined trial processes.
- Resolved image submission issues as liaison between image lab and clinical sites, facilitating timely project progression.
- Managed workload from multiple projects simultaneously, while adhering to project specific requirements.
- Supported Clinical Operations team and project managers with administrative tasks, enhancing overall team efficiency.
- Assisted in data entry to ensure CTMS database is current.
Admissions Counselor, Pre-Health Recruiter
Elmira College
Elmira, USA
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Experience in all aspects of college recruitment management including planning, budgeting, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting.
- Conducted regional travel to promote college programs to potential students.
- Organized recruitment events on campus to attract potential candidates.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational goals were met.
Clinical Research Assistant
Oishei Children's Hospital
Buffalo, USA
07.2016 - 12.2020
- Recruited and enrolled eligible patients in research studies conducted in the Emergency Room.
- Facilitated data collection on treatment efficacy, supporting researchers and study coordinator with accurate data entry.
- Trained new hires on research protocols and procedures to enhance team readiness.
- Maintained CITI Biomedical Research Investigators and Human Research Course certifications to ensure compliance with research standards.
- Proficient using PowerChart EMR and understanding of data privacy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry, Pre-Medical Concentration
Elmira College
Elmira, NY, US06-2019
Skills
- Global Clinical Project Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Effective Communication
- Forecast and Budget Allocation
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Imaging Trial Oversight
Certification
- NIH, Office of Clinical Research - Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Certificate
- NIDA GCP Certification
Timeline
Senior Project Manager, Medical Imaging
Perceptive
07.2026 - Current
Clinical Project Manager II
Voiant Clinical
02.2026 - 07.2026
Clinical Project Manager I
Voiant
09.2023 - 02.2026
Clinical Research Associate
MedQIA, LLC
05.2023 - 09.2023
Imaging Clinical Research Coordinator
MedQIA, LLC
02.2022 - 05.2023
Admissions Counselor, Pre-Health Recruiter
Elmira College
08.2021 - 02.2022
Clinical Research Assistant
Oishei Children's Hospital
07.2016 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry, Pre-Medical Concentration
Elmira College