TARA STRAWBRIDGE
Plantation,Florida
Summary
Dedicated Senior Clinical Research Associate known for strong leadership and regulatory compliance skills. Experience in overseeing clinical trials and ensuring data integrity. Ensure adherence to GCP, ICH guidelines, federal regulations and SOPs. Eager to drive successful outcomes in future clinical research initiatives.
Overview
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Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Clinical Research Associate
ICON Clinical Research
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
04.2011 - 08.2026
- Managed phase II to phase IV clinical research trials in Neuroscience, Women's Health, Psychiatric, Pain Management, Respiratory and Oncology, and other therapeutic areas.
- Performed site selection activities alongside pre-study evaluations and routine monitoring visits.
- Monitored clinical trial progress to ensure compliance with protocols and regulations.
- Tracked regulatory documents to ensure adherence to submission timelines.
- Resolved queries and monitored CRF data to uphold study protocols.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to coordinate study activities and timelines.
- Checked electronic data capturing systems for integrity and compliance.
- Conducted training for Principal Investigators and site staff to successfully manage multiple vendors.
- Led and mentored new hires in Clinical Research Associates program.
- Led team meetings to align deliverables and metrics with sponsor deadlines.
Senior Clinical Research Associate
GlaxoSmithKline
Raleigh, North Carolina
01.2006 - 03.2011
- Performed site initiation and closeout visits. Facilitated the recruitment and selection of sites for clinical trials to ensure optimal participation..
- Conducted routine monitoring visits, overseeing regulatory document tracking and compliance at research sites.
- Effectively maintained current Investigator Trial File (ITF) in accordance with SOPs. Performed ongoing review of ITF to assure quality of file documentation and adherence to GCP, ICH guidelines, federal regulations and SOPs.
- Assisted data managers in ensuring high quality data delivery aligned with protocol timelines.
- Engaged in electronic case reporting, enhancing data collection and management processes.
- Conducted training for Principal Investigators/site staff to successfully use multiple vendors in clinical trials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida International University
Miami, FL05-1992
Skills
- Clinical trial management
- Regulatory compliance
- Site monitoring
- Data verification
- Data capture
- Research methods
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
Accomplishments
- "The Use of Recombinant Human Growth Hormone in Patients with Abdominal Fat Accumulation"
Cleveland Clinical Florida, Weston, FL
Serono, Inc., Norwell, MA
Presented October 2000 at the Fifth International Congress on Drug Therapy in HIV Infection, Glasgow, United Kingdom - "The Use of Growth Hormone in patients with HIV-Associated Adipose Redistribution Syndrome (HARS)"
Orion Medical Group, Pompano Beach, FL
Serono, Inc, Norwell, MA
Presented July 2000 at the XIII International AIDS Conference, Durban, South Africa - "The Use of Recombinant Human Growth Hormone for Dorsocervical Fat Pad Accumulation in a Patient on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy"
Gary Richmond, MD, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Serono, Inc, Norwell MA
Presented November 2001 at the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care XIV Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN
Timeline
Senior Clinical Research Associate
ICON Clinical Research
04.2011 - 08.2026
Senior Clinical Research Associate
GlaxoSmithKline
01.2006 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida International University