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RUTH WHITLEY WILSON

SAVANNAH,GA

Summary

Clinical Research Associate, bringing strong knowledge of structural heart and cardiac rhythm disorders and devices and methods to treat them. Versed in the conduct of cardiac rhythm device IDE trials. Seeking part time CRA contract.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Research Monitor (CRA), Contractor

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC
03.2022 - 09.2023
  • Contract research monitor (part-time 50%) for ADVENT Pivotal US trial. Monitored complex data collection for novel pulsed field electrophysiology catheter. Ensured compliance with GCP and ICH guidelines.


Senior Clinical Research Monitor

MEDTRONIC
03.2013 - 08.2021
  • Monitoring study sites for protocol adherence and quality of data collected for Medtronic trials, including aortic transcatheter valve study, CoreValve Pivotal US trials and iterations including mitral trans-catheter valve studies; Diabetes studies; SubQStim II neurostimulation pivotal trial.

Contract Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

ICON/DOCS
06.2012 - 03.2013
  • Contracted to Medtronic for CoreValve transcatheter valve studies.
  • Reviewed clinical data, source documentation, case report forms and investigative site regulatory files to verify accuracy and completion.
  • Adhered to procedures, practices and regulatory requirements to maintain health, safety and environmental compliance.
  • Conducted initiation, monitoring and closeout visits to verify study procedures, regulatory documents and data completion.
  • Collaborated with clinical study site and sponsor to troubleshoot and provide solutions to study-related issues.

Field Clinical Director

Atricure
02.2010 - 01.2012
  • Provided exceptional leadership and direction of all field operations for clinical trials
  • Recruited and initiated sites for IDE trial, collaborating with sales team to identify sites.
  • Training physician investigators and study coordinators in study protocol.
  • Provided nation-wide case coverage and troubleshooting
  • Achieved first FDA pre-market approval for surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation by proficiently managing trial enrollment, timelines, and budgets
  • Established first-in-kind training mandated by FDA to educate and certify surgeons.

Senior Manager, Field Clinical Engineer

St. JUDE MEDICAL, Abbott
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Successfully oversaw the development, training, and all aspects of clinical trials for newly acquired, first-generation technology treating cardiac arrhythmias
  • Proficiently managed new technology training for physicians and sales representatives
  • Supported study cases in open heart surgery.
  • Collaborated with Clinical Affairs to initiate study trial including identifying and recruiting 15 study sites
  • Streamlined processes by creating and overseeing budgets, authoring animal trial protocols, and supervising deployed field support.

Technical Sales Specialist and Territory Manager

St. JUDE MEDICAL, Abbott
01.2000 - 01.2006
  • Cardiac Rhythm Management Division, conducting weekly patient pacemaker clinics assessing patient device status; and assisting in pacemaker and ICD surgeries.

Previous Experience

RN, BSN
01.2000 - 01.2006
  • Piedmont Hospital, Atlanta, GA Cardiac Surgical ICU, open heart surgery patient recover (two years); rounding nurse for Peachtree Cardiovascular Surgeons, Atlanta, GA, (two years) working patients up for surgery and conducting follow-up visits; and Legal Nurse Consultant for Allen, Weathington and Reeves, Atlanta, GA (two years).

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing

Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Skills

  • Clinical Expertise
  • Clinical Site Management
  • Investigator and Site Recruitment
  • Site Initiation and Closure
  • Expertise in ClinTrak, Oracle and supporting EDCs and platforms

Affiliations

Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), member

Certification

NASPE Certification (now Heart Rhythm Society) May 2001

Timeline

Clinical Research Monitor (CRA), Contractor

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC
03.2022 - 09.2023

Senior Clinical Research Monitor

MEDTRONIC
03.2013 - 08.2021

Contract Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

ICON/DOCS
06.2012 - 03.2013

Field Clinical Director

Atricure
02.2010 - 01.2012

Senior Manager, Field Clinical Engineer

St. JUDE MEDICAL, Abbott
01.2006 - 01.2009

Technical Sales Specialist and Territory Manager

St. JUDE MEDICAL, Abbott
01.2000 - 01.2006

Previous Experience

RN, BSN
01.2000 - 01.2006

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing

Emory University

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