Stephanie A. Harris
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Summary
Accomplished Research Administration Leader with 15 years of experience in clinical research operations, grants management, and graduate medical education. Expertise in contracts and grants administration, budget development, and regulatory compliance. Collaborates with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to create efficient research infrastructures and maintain compliance with sponsor and regulatory standards.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Research Administrator
NorthStar Anesthesia
Detroit, MI
07.2024 - Current
- Oversee end-to-end research lifecycle, including study startup, regulatory compliance, and closeout activities
- Managed 12 clinical trials, coordinating with sponsors, ensuring regulatory compliance, and conducting site closeout visits
- Lead communication and coordination with IRB, sponsors, and Sponsored Program Administration (SPA) to ensure compliance and timely execution
- Support contract and budget development, including sponsor negotiations and collaboration with institutional and legal stakeholders
- Oversaw post-award financial management, tracking budgets, reconciling accounts, and reporting across multiple funding sources
- Provide leadership for research administration operations across multiple sites, supporting sponsored clinical research programs
- Maintain centralized research database to track scholarly activity, funding, and program performance metrics
- Delivered weekly financial and operational reports to Research Director, facilitating strategic and executive decision-making
- Train and mentor 300+ research fellows and trainees, ensuring compliance with regulatory and institutional requirements
- Train and supervise 100+ research presenters, strengthening departmental research output and visibility
Pain Medicine Fellowship Manager / Research Coordinator
NorthStar Anesthesia
Detroit, MI
07.2015 - 06.2024
- Directed operations of ACGME-accredited fellowship program, ensuring alignment with academic medical environment standards
- Managed $500K+ in grant funding, overseeing budget planning, tracking, and financial reporting for program sustainability
- Ensured compliance with ACGME, institutional, and regulatory requirements, safeguarding program integrity and accreditation
- Led recruitment, onboarding, and training of fellows
- Partnered with Program Director to implement program improvements and operational strategies
- Leadership & Governance: TAGME Certified (Training Administrators of Graduate Medical Education)
- Elected President and Vice President, Program Coordinator Council – Detroit Medical Center
- Led initiatives and provided guidance to 100+ program coordinators and managers
Pain Medicine Fellowship Manager / Research Coordinator
Anesthesia Services, PC
Detroit, MI
03.2010 - 07.2015
- Managed fellowship operations, ensuring accreditation compliance and effective program administration
- Coordinated research and education activities to enhance support for clinical programs
- Supported grant-funded initiatives and facilitated departmental financial processes
Program Manager
University Physician Group – Radiation Oncology
Detroit, MI
11.2006 - 09.2008
- Managed residency program operations, ensuring accreditation compliance and effective recruitment strategies
- Oversaw departmental financial processes and administrative systems to maintain budget integrity and operational efficiency
- Facilitated communication between department leadership and GME to align program goals and enhance collaboration
Administrative Assistant
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Detroit, MI
09.2001 - 10.2006
- Managed budgets, coordinated payroll, and prepared expense reports to ensure accurate financial tracking
- Supported financial, administrative, operational functions to streamline processes
- Earned promotion through consistent performance and leadership contributions.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Arts -
Wayne State University
Skills
- Clinical Trial Management
- IRB/eProtocol Systems
- Research Compliance Platforms
- Grant Administration
- Sponsor Relations
- Research Metrics
- Performance Tracking
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Financial Reporting
Certification
- Member of The Society of Research Administrators International
- Member of National Council of University Research Administrators
- TAGME Certified – Training Administrators of Graduate Medical Education
- Former President & Vice President, Program Coordinator Council – Detroit Medical Center
Technical And Functional Expertise
- IRB/eProtocol Systems, Research Compliance Platforms
- Financial Reporting, Budgeting & Forecasting
- Grant Administration & Sponsor Relations
- Research Metrics & Performance Tracking
Core Leadership Competencies
- Contracts & Grants Administration
- Research Financial Management & Post-Award Oversight
- Budget Development & Negotiation
- IRB & Regulatory Compliance
- Clinical Trial Operations
- Audit Readiness & Compliance Monitoring
- Staff Training, Mentorship & Leadership
- Cross-functional & Executive Collaboration
Timeline
Regional Research Administrator
NorthStar Anesthesia
07.2024 - Current
Pain Medicine Fellowship Manager / Research Coordinator
NorthStar Anesthesia
07.2015 - 06.2024
Pain Medicine Fellowship Manager / Research Coordinator
Anesthesia Services, PC
03.2010 - 07.2015
Program Manager
University Physician Group – Radiation Oncology
11.2006 - 09.2008
Administrative Assistant
Wayne State University School of Medicine
09.2001 - 10.2006
Master of Business Administration -
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Arts -
Wayne State University