Gillin Robinson
Email: abqem8@r.postjobfree.com
Address: ***** ** ***** *****
City: High Springs
State: FL
Zip: 32643
Country: USA
Phone: 386-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: $90,000
Willing to Relocate
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GILLIAN ROBINSON, PhD
25074 NW 210th Lane, High Springs, FL 32643 386-***-**** (home) 352-***-**** (cell) abqem8@r.postjobfree.com
CLINICAL RESEARCH PROJECT MANAGER
Solid scientific background with extensive and clinical research and project management experience
MISSION
To contribute my integrity, skills, and experience towards the advancement of the collective vision, and the enhancement of health and welfare in the community. To serve with an ethical, quality, and compassion-driven focus.
PROFILE
Quality-focused, analytical and creative professional, proven effective in integrating science and industry with a high commitment to quality and integrity. Equipped with strong written and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. A strong team player capable of effective integration of individual effort into the collective mission.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Clinical Research 13 years
Well versed on all aspects of drug development and clinical research processes
Thorough knowledge of ICH guidelines, GCP, 21 Part 11 and solid foundation in GLP and GMP
Project Management 8 years
Experienced in budget preparation and management, and contract negotiation
Skilled at managing stakeholder relationships, both internal and external, and aligning people to a common vision
Flexible and adaptive to rapid changes inherent in small biotech
Experienced in analysis of dependencies and risks, and developing mitigation strategies
Writing and Communication Skills
Proficient in medical, scientific and technical writing for a broad range of audiences
Experienced in writing Federal grant proposals, scientific papers, reports, manuals, SOPs and literature for non-scientific audiences
Creative in presenting complex ideas in easy-to-digest formats
Skilled at producing clear and concise summaries with attention to detail, quality and overall visual impact
Effective trainer and presenter
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Geneva Foundation, Tacoma, WA 2008 to Current
Project Manager for a non-profit CRO that supports advancement of medical research within the U.S. military
Clinical Trial Project Manager (2008 to March 2012) Subcontracted to Neuren Pharmaceuticals (New Zealand) on a U.S. Department of Defense-sponsored Phase II study evaluating a neuroprotective drug for traumatic brain injury.
Managed all aspects of establishing the clinical protocol at research sites, including site identification, evaluation, selection, initiation and management
Managed relationships with IRBs including the Armys Human Research Protections Office
Developed study procedures, manuals and related materials
Managed communications between sponsor, Principal Investigators, study teams, external vendors, and DoD
Wrote progress reports and presented updates at scientific meetings
Program Manager (March 2012 to current) Working on a Department of Defense program to evaluate potential use of Near Infrared Spectroscopy to diagnose acute compartment syndrome in patients with tibia fractures
Managed all aspects of research at three trauma centers, managed coordinators,
Developed study-related procedures, manuals and data collection forms
Carried out research coordinator activities, including enrolling subjects, collecting data, completing CRFs.
Banyan Biomarkers Inc, Alachua, FL 2004 to 2008
As the second full-time person in this start-up biotech was instrumental in transforming it from a virtual entity into a fully functional R & D company funded by the U.S. Department of Defense to develop diagnostics for traumatic brain injury
Senior Scientist (2004 to 2007); Associate Director of Clinical Studies and Quality Assurance (2008)
Established and managed the clinical research department, including managing a budget over $7million
Managed all aspects of establishing the clinical protocol at research sites in the U.S.A. and Europe, including site identification, evaluation, selection, and initiation; development of contracts and budgets
Developed eCRFs, designed and validated the Electronic Data Capture (EDC) system, including end user acceptance testing, and confirmation of compliance to FDA regulations (21 CFR Part 11)
Pioneered continuous capture and analysis of physiological data
Wrote grant proposals resulting in over $15 million in DoD and SBIR funding (including NIH R-01 and U-01)
Planned and managed preparation for, and presentation of, a DoD-requested American Institute of Biological Sciences review of funded research, resulting in very positive evaluation and continued DoD funding
Analyzed data, presented study updates at scientific meeting, and wrote reports to funding agencies
Guided setup of preclinical drug evaluation lab for potential neuroprotective new molecular entities
Santa Fe Community College, Gainesville, FL 2002 to 2004
Adjunct Professor of Anatomy and Physiology for students going into medical fields
Developed effective and high impact study tools and presentations to aid in student learning
Consistently ranked highest instructor in Department by student evaluations
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 1999 to 2003
Regulatory Affairs Specialist ensuring web-based clinical research EDC system was compliant to FDA requirements
Designed and validated software components for compliance with 21 CRF Part 11 and GCP,
Designed EDC system for preclinical research management, including GLP compliance
Established Quality Unit for validation and verification of software components
Conducted end user testing and software troubleshooting
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
PhD in Reproductive Physiology UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO Dunedin, New Zealand
Research performed in conjunction with U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Post-graduate Scholarship from N.Z. Medical Research Board
Medical Research Travel Award from N.Z. Medical Research Board
Best Junior Presentation at the N.Z. Endocrine Society
Resulted in 6 peer-reviewed publications, 4 published abstract
BSc with Honours in Physiology UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY Christchurch, New Zealand
Advanced Masters Certificate in Applied Project Management VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY Online Completion expected June 2013, with preparation for PMP certification.
Certificate in Medical Research Administration GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Washington DC
Certified Clinical Research Professional SOCIETY OF CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATES (SoCRA)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, PowerPoint)
Adobe (Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator)
PUBLICATIONS 26 peer-reviewed 25 published abstracts 3 book chapters
CITIZENSHIP New Zealand/Australia United States European Union