Clinical Program Manager
Sara E. Burch (Rogers)
Azenta Life Sciences (formerly Brooks Life Sciences formerly Biostorage Technologies)
Avon,IN
16
years of professional experience
To maintain high standards of quality and customer service in the field of Pharmaceuticals. Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 13 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attention to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Work History
Clinical Program Manager
5 Years 2 Months- Directed clinical storage programs, aligning client requirements with compliant biospecimen handling and chain-of-custody controls.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to support study setup, sample intake, and timely inventory updates.
- Manage vendor relationship and monitor issues related to kitting requests.
- Set up Project database to align with client needs and requested services
Project Manager III
6 Months- Directed cross-functional project plans, aligning scope, timelines, and deliverables with stakeholder expectations.
- Led project teams through execution, resolving roadblocks and maintaining schedule accountability.
- Assisted Process Improvement Team in modifying sample management database to align with customer goals.
- Created project plans and monitored schedule, scope, and cost for long-term projects.
Project Manager I
3 Years 2 Months- Served as the primary client contact for assigned projects and clients.
- Organized sample management system according to client specifications, maintaining high data quality standards.
- Monitored and reported performance metrics.
Associate Project Manager
1 Year 4 Months- Support Senior Project Managers with assigned tasks.
- Organized and generated data reports for clients, ensuring accuracy through data cleaning and maintenance.
- Monitored and coordinated project issues among multiple departments to ensure resolution.
Team Coordinator
3 Years 5 Months- Facilitate shipments coming to and going from the facility.
- Work with clients to resolve data discrepancies between sample label and requisition form or manifest received.
- Train team on client data expectations for projects. Assist team members with any discrepancy issues and reporting.
- Prioritize multiple client requests and deadlines.
Operations Technician
2 Years 6 Months- Organize and upload data coming from various central labs, clinical sites, and specialty labs into sample database per client’s specifications.
- Review requisitions forms and create queries for any data discrepancies between label and form. As well as creating queries for missing data in required fields.
- QC check and retrieve samples for processing, discard, or outbound shipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Science, Minor: Animal Science
- Relevant Coursework: General Chemistry and Biology, Genetics, Population Statistics, Protein Analysis in Turtles, and Statistics
- Study Abroad: Conservation Restoration in South Africa and South Africa Antelope Reproduction
- GPA: 3.68/4.0
Skills
Time Management
MS Office Applications
Customer Service
Troubleshooting
Strategic Direction
Vendor Management
Customer and Personnel Training
Team Leadership
Accomplishments
- Undergraduate Research Award recipient | 2009
- Indianapolis Zoo Volunteer | 2010-2013
- Extra Life Game Day Participant | 2016-2023
Timeline
Clinical Program Manager
Azenta Life Sciences (formerly Brooks Life Sciences formerly Biostorage Technologies)
09.2021 - CurrentRead More
Project Manager III
Azenta Life Sciences
03.2021 - 09.2021Read More
Project Manager I
Azenta Life Sciences
01.2018 - 03.2021Read More
Associate Project Manager
Azenta Life Sciences
09.2016 - 01.2018Read More
Team Coordinator
Brooks Life Sciences
04.2013 - 09.2016Read More
Operations Technician
10.2010 - 04.2013Read More
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science from Wildlife Science, Minor: Animal Science
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- Krisher, R., Auer, A., Clark, K., Emsweller, K., Rogers, S., Thomas, K., Chatiza, F., Bartels, P. (2007) In vitro production of springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) embryos. Reprod. Fertil. 19:239 (abstr. 246).
- Sara Rogers, Jennifer L. Meyer, Linda Lee, Dan Villeneuve, Gerald Ankley, and Maria S. Sepulveda. 2009. Vitellogenin and hormone levels in common snapping turtles from concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) ponds versus a reference site. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry North America 30th Annual Meeting, 19. 23 November, New Orleans, LA.