Shae Owens, BA, CCRP
Coeur D'Alene,ID
Summary
Adaptable operations leader who excels in fast-moving, high-growth environments, building the systems, processes, and teams that turn strategic vision into operational execution. Passionate about creating scalable infrastructure that drives accountability, efficiency, and sustainable growth across cross-functional organizations. Proven success leading teams, optimizing operations, managing stakeholders, and proactively solving complex challenges to deliver measurable business results. Seeking to leverage my operational leadership background in the health and wellness industry, where my passion for prevention and human optimization aligns with my desire to create meaningful impact earlier in the health journey.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Clinical Operations
N-Power Medicine
05.2025 - 05.2026
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance workflow efficiency and optimize project management and delivery.
- Collaborate with and mentor cross-functional teams creating a culture of excellence.
- Continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and ethical obligations.
- Analyzed operational data to identify trends, driving informed decision-making for resource allocation and process enhancements.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align strategies with organizational goals.
- Facilitated partnerships among 7 diverse oncology clinics throughout US.
- Strategic prioritization in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Developed systems and procedures for effective project management and clinical operations, with a focus on upholding ethical principles.
- Formulated, executed, and assessed policies and procedures.
- Interviewed, hired and managed a team of highly talented individuals working remotely across multiple time zones.
- Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous and high pressure start-up environment.
Senior Manager, DIgital Data
N-Power Medicine
06.2022 - 05.2025
- Successfully developed a team of 7 high performing data abstractors.
- Demonstrated adaptability and creativity when navigating complex situations and rapidly changing environments.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration to drive organizational success as one cohesive unit.
- Strategic involvement and evaluation of technology, AI and automation efforts
- Design and execution of quality projects supporting business objectives.
Digital Data Specialist IV
N-Power Medicine
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Reviewed complex medical charts and executed accurate and complete oncology data curation
- Created and continually streamlined data abstraction processes to align with company goals assuring consistent, efficient and accurate data generation.
- Conducted audits of data to identify areas for improvement, implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate data insights into strategic planning efforts.
- Designed custom data models to fit unique business needs.
Oncology Research Supervisor
Kootenai Health
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Highly involved supervisor responsible for recruitment, onboarding/training and oversight of a dynamic oncology focused clinical research team.
- Responsible for trial identification, feasibility evaluation, contract/ budget negotiations and patient enrollment.
- Established connections with internal and external liaisons and stakeholders to expanding capabilities and opportunities, leading to a unique and robust trial portfolio.
- Implemented workflows, validated staff performance and ensured employees understood and executed duties and delegated tasks.
- Fostered culture of research throughout hospital system by providing educational opportunities, cultivating strategic initiatives and relationships to assure protocol adherence and research data integrity.
- Hands on Involvement in all aspects of clinical trial execution.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Kootenai Health
02.2000 - 06.2021
- Served as a foundational department member responsible for designing, launching, and scaling a clinical research department, creating the systems, workflows, and team structure required to establish a nationally recognized research program.
- Responsible for implementation and coordination of St. II-IV hematology and oncology clinical trials.
- Cultivated trial opportunities, evaluated feasibility, and prepared and maintained all regulatory documents.
- Gathered, processed, and shipped lab specimens.
- Oversaw pharmacy team management of investigational product, ensuring appropriate storage, security, and accountability as per protocol.
- Enhanced patient safety by meticulously monitoring and documenting adverse events.
- Cultivated partnerships with providers, ancillary staff and patients to assure safety, protocol compliance and retention.
- Followed clinical research protocols in compliance with ICH/GCP and FDA regulations, while respecting patient autonomy and safety.
- Trained team members and ancillary staff on essential clinical research protocols and procedures, promoting a culture of research engagement and continuous learning throughout hospital.
- Development of workflows, guidance documents, tools and SOP's to facilitate research integrity.
Clinical Research Independent Consultant
Cancer Care Northwest
04.2014 - 09.2014
- Applied experience and expertise as a consultant to a growing oncology research department within a community oncology setting.
- Leveraged on-site observation and personal interviews to identify team weaknesses and strengths in order to develop a customized research program implementation plan.
- Collaborated with leadership and site staff to develop SOP's, implement efficient workflows and provide training in all areas of clinical trial execution, allowing for increased trial enrollment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID05.2020
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making under ambiguity
- Project coordination
- Creativity and innovation
- Team management
- Issues resolution
- Regulatory compliance
- Partnerships and alliances
- Operations management
- Hiring and retention
- Cross functional collaboration
Certifications
07-2002
Timeline
Director, Clinical Operations
N-Power Medicine
05.2025 - 05.2026
Senior Manager, DIgital Data
N-Power Medicine
06.2022 - 05.2025
Digital Data Specialist IV
N-Power Medicine
05.2022 - 06.2022
Oncology Research Supervisor
Kootenai Health
06.2021 - 05.2022
Clinical Research Independent Consultant
Cancer Care Northwest
04.2014 - 09.2014
Clinical Research Coordinator
Kootenai Health
02.2000 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
University of Idaho