Salena Burroughs
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Clinical operations professional with 6+ years of experience driving patient engagement, global study execution, and vendor oversight within pharmaceutical and biotech environments. Proven track record in managing cross-functional projects, study budgets, and compliance processes to ensure timely delivery of clinical trial milestones. Skilled in vendor management, CMC-related coordination, and development of patient and site engagement strategies across therapeutic areas including Oncology, Neuroscience, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Ophthalmology.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Recruitment Manager – Patient & Site Engagement
ICON Strategic Solutions
11.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: partnered with Johnson & Johnson
- Lead execution of global patient recruitment and retention initiatives across multiple clinical studies, ensuring alignment with overall trial strategy.
- Manage vendor deliverables, contracts, and budgets using Ariba/eMarketplace, ensuring cost efficiency and compliance.
- Translate operational learnings into standardized best practices for sustainable implementation across studies.
- Oversee CIRB/EC approval processes, informed consent development, and eConsent initiatives.
- Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, including CROs, study teams, and compliance, to ensure clear communication and delivery of trial tools and tactics.
- Develop and deliver presentations at international investigator meetings and workshops.
- Partnered with Johnson & Johnson
Senior Project Specialist – Clinical Design, Delivery & Analytics
Syneos Health
10.2018 - 10.2021
- Company Overview: partnered with Eli Lilly & Co.
- Managed vendor selection, contracts, and deliverables, ensuring compliance with scope, timelines, and budgets.
- Oversaw invoice review/approval, budget reconciliation, and identification of cost overruns.
- Partnered with study teams to design and implement recruitment strategies to enhance trial diversity.
- Supported trial simulations, patient engagement initiatives, and digital communication strategies.
- Created and maintained study tracking systems, reporting dashboards, and SharePoint collaboration tools.
- Partnered with Eli Lilly & Co.
Senior Specialist – Clinical Design, Delivery & Analytics
Diverse Staffing
04.2017 - 09.2018
- Company Overview: partnered with Eli Lilly & Co.
- Coordinated cross-functional meetings, trial-related logistics, and clinical events.
- Supported CoLAB activities to improve study design through patient and site input.
- Maintained documentation compliance and ensured audit readiness.
- Developed and managed SharePoint and iObeya platforms for trial information management.
- Partnered with Eli Lilly & Co.
Program Assistant – Occupational Therapy Department
Indiana University School of Health & Human Sciences
09.2015 - 04.2017
- Supported clinical education operations, including student fieldwork placement, reporting, and compliance with accreditation standards.
- Coordinated faculty, student, and external partner engagement for program delivery.
- Managed event planning, contracts, and administrative support for departmental functions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies, Health Education
Indiana University-Purdue University
Indianapolis, INSkills
- Project & Program Management (GCP-Compliant)
- Vendor & Stakeholder Oversight
- CMC Project Support & Documentation Management
- Budget Forecasting & Financial Accountability (Ariba, eMarketplace)
- Patient Recruitment & Retention Strategies
- Change Management & Risk Mitigation
- Global Trial Operations & Regulatory Compliance (CIRB/EC, eConsent)
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership & Communication
- Vendor management
Timeline
Operations Recruitment Manager – Patient & Site Engagement
ICON Strategic Solutions
11.2021 - Current
Senior Project Specialist – Clinical Design, Delivery & Analytics
Syneos Health
10.2018 - 10.2021
Senior Specialist – Clinical Design, Delivery & Analytics
Diverse Staffing
04.2017 - 09.2018
Program Assistant – Occupational Therapy Department
Indiana University School of Health & Human Sciences
09.2015 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies, Health Education
Indiana University-Purdue University
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