Wesley Dillinger
Jacksonville
Summary
Clinical research professional with a strong track record in leading and coordinating early-phase trials (including Phase I CAR-T), managing interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP, FDA, and institutional regulations. Adept at patient engagement, cross-functional leadership, and proactive problem-solving. Proven ability to mentor staff, streamline workflows, and contribute to IRB documentation and publication efforts. Seeking a Clinical Trial Manager role to leverage leadership, regulatory insight, and clinical operations expertise.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville
01.2024 - Current
- Independently manage multiple complex clinical research protocols, including early-phase CAR-T trials, and retrospective critical care studies.
- Ensure adherence to FDA regulations, IRB protocols, and institutional SOPs, with minimal supervision.
- Serve as a patient-facing liaison for informed consent, AE reporting, and follow-up coordination, enhancing participant trust and retention.
- Lead the onboarding and mentoring of new staff, establishing SOP-aligned training plans, and promoting knowledge transfer.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with physicians, sponsor representatives, regulatory personnel, and data managers to resolve operational barriers.
- Assist in preparing IRB submissions and co-authoring manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
Research Assistant & Course Mentor
Univ. of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted PCR-based molecular research in a collaborative academic lab setting.
- Presented findings to faculty, and took ownership of the development of a formal research capstone paper.
- Led peer mentoring sessions and one-on-one support for anatomy and physiology students; demonstrated strong interpersonal and teaching skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Univ. of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha12-2021
Skills
Clinical trial management
FDA, IRB, GCP compliance
Patient-facing communication
Adverse event reporting
Team leadership and mentorship
SOP development
Cross-functional collaboration
Remote monitoring support
Certification
- BLS, GCP, HSP, CPR/AED
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Research Coordinator
Mayo Clinic
01.2024 - Current
Research Assistant & Course Mentor
Univ. of Nebraska at Omaha
01.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Univ. of Nebraska At Omaha
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