Asher M.

As a Senior Study Manager, this position coordinated operations related to clinical studies and completed tasks such as planning clinical trials, reviewing study documents, supervising clinical teams, collaborating with other departments, allocating resources and staff recruiting. This positions is independently responsible for ensuring the start-up, delivery and execution of clinical trials (4) within infectious diseases/vaccines.

Spearheaded comprehensive global clinical operations development with specific attention to project execution and team engagement. Monitored diverse sites and optimize vendor management responsibilities. Coordinated clinical trials and direct all trial components to ensure data integrity and appropriate regulatory compliance. Established performance protocols and served as a primary contact regarding clinical studies.

With Novartis, I improved stakeholder engagement and outlined best practices of clinical operations. I also headed over $45M worth of clinical programs and strategized day-to-day operational processes. I produced process improvements, leading to an award for under 1% budget variances across extensive program portfolios. I was responsible for 27 assigned clinical trial portfolios involving regional and global distribution. I also delivered progressive cost savings and budget optimizations to promote alignment among professional objectives and deliverables. I engaged with key collaborators to prepare clinical trial agreements and departmental initiative achievement goals. I also oversaw over 30% of the transitional clinical operation science portfolio to improve negotiation speed.

As a research management coordinator, I directed clinical research assessments and project protocol establishments to ensure the most effective clinical trial execution. I also managed proposal drafting and new report generation. I liaised with stakeholders to maximize accuracy and coordinate deliverables. I successfully negotiated contracts and supervised clinical staff. I also managed databases and coordinated programming for tracking clinical trials. I effectively processed financial charges while maintaining strict billing standard adherence. I also delivered world-class executive leadership regarding research goals and department policy and procedure establishment.