C hris Gropp
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SUMMARY
Over 20 years of project management experience primarily focused in the
p harmaceutical and financial environments. Recognized as an innovator with the
s kills and leadership to execute. Successfully led teams in start-up and mature
c ompanies in Europe, Asia and the US.
M anaged and implemented clinical trial applications and processes across multiple
p harmaceutical and CROs. Responsible for the development, data integration and
s upport of numerous global clinical trials simultaneously. Applications and project
m anagement include, IVRS, EDC, ePRO, Clinical Supply Management, CTMS and
o ther clinical systems. Excellent clinical trial project management and technical
s upport skills. Managed key business and technical integration points as well as
r esponsible for overall data management of clinical trials.
EXPERIENCE
2010 - 2013
Y-Prime Clinical Systems
Senior Director
Responsible for overall clinical trial implementations and data integration
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Evaluated and implemented software solutions for bio-science
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o rganizations, IVR, IWR, ePRO, EDC and CTMS
Managed clinical supply strategies from conception to implementation as
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w ell as continual adjustments throughout trials
Assisted in the management of vendors including bio-statistics, clinical
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s upplies, site monitors and CROs.
Coordinated system and cross-system integration to ensure data integrity
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t hroughout trial
Presented and instructed clinical staff/sites on various clinical systems
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Developed, tested and implemented data checks on electronic case report
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f orms (eCRFs) to ensure protocol objectives were met
Interfaced with sponsor, CRO, site and other vendors throughout trial
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Participated and helped ensure clinical supply implementation was
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s uccessfully launched as well as monitored throughout trial
Maintained and assisted in 24/7365 support functions
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2006-2010
RealityCorp (INC Research, Teva Pharmaceuticals)
Clinical Consultant/Manager
Responsible for overall clinical project implementation
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Organized and presented at trial investigator meetings
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Managed implementation of clinical supply strategy for clinical trials
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Coordinated clinical supply with vendors, CROs and sponsors
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Responsible implementation, testing and validation of IVRS, CTMS, Data-
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Integration, EDC systems
Managed the implementation and rollout of various enterprise systems
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i ncluding ERP, Safety and Clinical Supply solutions
Managed the development of strategic partnerships to enhance client
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o pportunities
Implemented automation solutions for clinical trials and data-analytics
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Assisted in validation of clinical systems
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2002-2006
JPMorganChase
Data/Vendor Manager
Marketing Production Manager overseeing MicroStrategy tool used for
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c ampaign management
CRM management and data coordinator including, list management,
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c ustomer management and loyalty
Analytical Database and Production Management marketing initiatives
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Vendor Management for incoming data feeds for CRM system
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Worked on Bank One/JPMorganChase’s FDR to TSYS Conversion and
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M erger
Worked extensively with and administered Test Director
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Worked closely with marketing & risk professionals to facilitate and
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i mplement marketing campaigns and risk strategies
Implemented, tested and audited Marketing and Risk IT projects and
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s trategies
Worked with ACAPS, Strata, BureauLink, and Credit Bureaus; work closely
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w ith professionals in numerous departments as well as third parties such as
p roject managers, contractors, outside consultants, and department heads
Conducted development, testing and manage testing of new credit card
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m arketing initiatives and projects
Oversaw testing of inbound vendor files and loading into ACAPS, FDR and
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d ata warehouse
Developed queries and created data reports and management reports from
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d ata dumps out of Test Director; process test scripts for Credit IS and Fraud
G laxoSmithKline 2 000 to 2002
Project Manager
Led integration of IT, business, and operational departments and systems
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Created and maintained numerous multi-departmental database
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a pplications used by various departments including Finance and Security to
a utomate repeated tasks and reports and streamline day-to-day processes
Managed pre-implementation quality assurance testing and user
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a cceptance testing
Oversaw implementation of company-wide imaging and document storage
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a pplication
Conducted hardware and software reviews in imaging and records retention
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a reas across multiple locations throughout GlaxoSmithKline
Aided in implementation of new JDE reporting system including General
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L edger, Fixed Assets, Accounts Receivable, and Job Cost
E DUCATION
University of Delaware
Newark Delaware
Bachelor of Arts (History)
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CLINICAL APPLICATIONS, PROCESSES AND TECHOLOGY
IVRS (IVR, IWR,IRT)
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EDC (Medidata Rave, Oracle Clinical)
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ePRO (Electronic Patient Reported Outcomes)
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CTMS (Impact)
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QMS (M-Files)
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Safety Systems (Argus)
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Clinical Supply Integration
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LIMs (Laboratory Information Management System)
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SQL Server
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Oracle
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MySQL
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Microsoft Office
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Validation
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Vendor Audits
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Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
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