Peter B. Adams

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Syneos Health R&D Advisory, driving over $6 million in new revenue through strategic business development and operational excellence. Expert in clinical operations and regulatory compliance, leveraging high-impact decision-making and stakeholder engagement to enhance project delivery and client satisfaction.

• Syneos Health R&D Advisory, New York, NY, Director, 01/01/21 - Present, Leads the Clinical Operations Business and Technology Service Line, providing strategic vision, operational leadership, and effective management across a diverse portfolio of clinical programs and technology initiatives., Demonstrates deep expertise in Clinical Operations and Data Strategy, with oversight of complex engagements including Veeva Vault Implementations, Clinical Data Strategy programs, Process Engineering initiatives, IDMP Readiness Assessments, and EU CTR Readiness projects., Recognized for strong strategic thinking and business development acumen, successfully introducing two new pharmaceutical clients to the practice — generating over $6 million in new revenue in FY22-25., Committed to team development and leadership excellence, delivering personalized mentorship and launching Internal Training Initiatives to build technical and consulting capabilities within the organization., Honored as one of the 'Most Impactful Consultants of the Year' at the 2022 Annual Manager’s Meeting for driving measurable client value, operational efficiency, and practice growth.
• CGI Technologies, Plymouth Meeting, PA, Director, 01/01/18 - 01/01/21, Directed business development and delivery oversight for a high-growth pharmaceutical account, generating over $2 million in annual sales and expanding the firm’s presence in the Clinical Operations and Data Strategy space., Provided strategic leadership and mentorship to a 15+ member, high-performing account team, driving excellence in career development, project delivery, and client value creation., Managed a broad and complex portfolio of Clinical Operations and Data Strategy initiatives, including Veeva Vault CTMS implementation, Development of an eClinical Technology Roadmap, Performance Improvement Programs for Study Start-Up and Risk-Based Monitoring, Solution Architecture leadership for the organization’s first Mega-Trial, User Access Management optimization leveraging Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Clinical Data Strategy leadership for the implementation of a Clinical Data Repository (Sycamore)., Recognized for outstanding leadership with the 112 Data Flow Project Superior Leadership Award (04/01/18) for exceptional contributions to operational performance, data strategy, and client satisfaction.
• TransCelerate, Conshohocken, PA, Project Manager-Contractor, 01/01/16 - 01/01/17, Led end-to-end project management for the Site Investigator Portal (SIP) v2.0 release, overseeing critical activities including workshop facilitation, cross-functional requirement gathering, and investigator database penetration testing — enabling enhanced site engagement and operational efficiency within Clinical Operations., Held leadership responsibility for the TransCelerate Technology Council, representing 12 global biopharmaceutical companies, driving effective multi-stakeholder collaboration, governance, and decision-making on industry-wide clinical technology initiatives., Directed the development of a comprehensive Enterprise Architecture Reference Model in partnership with CDISC, spanning Business, Data, and Integration Architecture domains. The framework was rapidly adopted by Sponsors and CROs, improving process standardization, data interoperability, and operational efficiency across clinical trial delivery models.
• CRF Health, Plymouth Meeting, PA, Sr. Project Manager, 01/01/15 - 01/01/16, Played a key strategic role in Business Development, cultivating and expanding relationships with the company’s top pharmaceutical clients, driving new opportunities in Clinical Operations and Data Strategy services., Demonstrated strong operational leadership, overseeing multiple delivery teams across priority client accounts, ensuring timely, high-quality project execution and sustained client satisfaction through proactive stakeholder management and strategic delivery oversight., Maintained rigorous compliance with global regulatory standards related to eCRF development, language translations, and clinical data transfers, safeguarding data integrity and quality across complex, multi-market clinical programs., Spearheaded global on-site training initiatives and contributed to the design and launch of scalable eLearning modules, advancing organizational capabilities in Clinical Operations, data management, and emerging technologies.
• EPharmaSolutions, Plymouth Meeting, PA, Project Manager, 01/01/10 - 01/01/15, Initiated and established operational standards and comprehensive quality assurance procedures for the Rater Training Service Line, ensuring consistent, high-quality, and regulatory-compliant deliverables across global clinical trial programs., Demonstrated strong commercial leadership and business development acumen, driving $2 million in annual sales, contributing directly to the practice’s growth trajectory and culminating in the successful acquisition by WCG., Played a pivotal role in supporting multiple FDA inspections and regulatory audits, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to compliance, operational rigor, and inspection readiness within complex clinical trial environments., Led the delivery of global on-site training programs and actively contributed to the development of eLearning modules, strengthening organizational capabilities in Clinical Operations, data strategy, and technology-enabled trial delivery., Successfully implemented a suite of in-house clinical technology solutions supporting critical operational areas, including Data Adjunction (ePRO & Video Monitoring), Data Monitoring (Analytics & Trending), eTMF Management, Safety Distribution, Site Feasibility, Study Oversight Portals.
• United BioSource Corporation, Wayne, PA, Project Specialist, 01/01/07 - 01/01/09, Demonstrated strong project delivery leadership as the primary lead for Rater Training client engagements, ensuring the successful, compliant, and on-time execution of complex clinical programs., Actively supported business development initiatives, leveraging operational expertise and delivery excellence to engage potential clients, drive new opportunities, and contribute to the organization’s sustained growth in Clinical Operations and Data Strategy services., Successfully negotiated large-scale acquisitions and translation services, maintaining strict adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practices, ensuring quality, accuracy, and inspection readiness for global trial delivery., Played a central role in designing and facilitating on-site training programs, while also contributing to the development of eLearning modules — advancing clinical operations capabilities, knowledge sharing, and technical skill development across the organization.
• The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, Research Coordinator, 01/01/03 - 01/01/07, Led Clinical Trial Operations and coordinated Investigator-Initiated Studies within the Infectious Diseases departments at UPenn and VA Medical Center, ensuring operational excellence and regulatory compliance in complex academic research environments., Demonstrated expertise in regulatory operations, managing IRB submissions and maintaining comprehensive, inspection-ready Site Investigator Files, ensuring adherence to federal regulations, institutional policies, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards., Played an active, hands-on role in patient screening, enrollment processes, and the administration of Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs), executing study activities in strict alignment with protocol-defined procedures and data quality standards.