Research & Medical Management
Resume:
Alan Kelsey
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PROJECT MANAGER
Clinical Research Patient Enrollment Data Analysis
Forward-thinking professional who created and managed multiple medical-scientific businesses simultaneously – research, primary care, and multi-specialty integrated delivery- generating multi-million dollar revenue streams. Possesses extensive project management experience and outstanding writing, presentation and computer skills. Known for analyzing data to improve service quality, developing new lines of business, increasing patient recruitment, converting health record platforms and negotiating beneficial contracts. Brings expertise in overseeing medical services, clinical trials, marketing and product development, providing leadership, business and financial acumen and team-building. Recently retired after 25 years in clinical practice and now wishing to pursue my long-standing passion for research.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Whitehouse Station Research Center, Whitehouse Station, NJ
CLINICAL STUDY MANAGER & PATIENT ENROLLMENT SPECIALIST 1995 - 2017
Once medical practice stabilized, launched research business supporting pharmaceutical research studies. Project manager for all phases of 50+ clinical trials with major Pharma companies, adding $30,000-$75,000 annual income. Marketed studies, enrolled participants, negotiated contracts, managed budgets, analyzed results, developed study protocols, managed adverse events and aided site selections. Well-versed in regulatory requirements, GCP, ICH, FDA audits, matrices and research databases.
High enroller in most studies- e.g.- recruited 1200 participants in Lyme vaccine trial
Supported studies in oncology and hematology, new drug and new product development, new uses for existing drugs, new disease treatments, new vaccines and vaccine combinations, rapid lab tests and enhanced medical and laboratory devices
Worked closely with global Key Opinion Leaders and pharmaceutical administrators, such as Dr. Dennis Parenti in Glaxo-Smith-Kline’s Lyme vaccine trial/ co-authored lead article in NEJM
Gave national television, radio and large group presentations/ Co-authored lead NEJM article
Whitehouse Station Family Medicine, Whitehouse Station, NJ
PRACTICE MANAGER 1992 - 2018
Started Family Practice- set up and managed all business and clinical operations, growing practice to ~$2M annual revenue, 15,000 patients and a 33 member team. Managed contracts, marketing, business development, capital improvements, budgets, data analysis, quality control and customer service. Converted records to electronic format and taught platform to staff. Wrote office policy and procedure
and best practice manuals. Grew the business through responsive, personalized care into largest county primary care practice. Strengthened patient-doctor relationship by creating Physician-Patient Discussion Groups and Post-Hospital Care Management, providing valuable feedback to improve service quality
Developed a nurturing work environment that fostered employee loyalty for over 20 years
Earned top-tier insurance designation, increasing annual insurance revenue by $150,000, by serving as project manager for year-long Patient Centered Medical Home project
Expanded the business by an additional $200,000 annually and improved service quality by assimilating into Hunterdon Healthcare Partners Integrated Delivery System
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Hunterdon Healthcare Partners Integrated Delivery System, Flemington, NJ
CHAIRMAN (elected position) 2000-2008
Key player in creating large, multi-specialty integrated delivery system, dealing with numerous government and legal regulations. Contracted with 150 physicians and Hunterdon Medical Center.
Leveraged contract negotiation outcomes with health insurers, improving contracts by 8-10% through attainment of quality benchmarks. Developed Best Practice policies for the organization
Simplified patient access to physicians
Improved quality metrics by standardizing quality of care
Provided significant savings and increased revenue by entering into contractual agreements with Accountable Care Organizations such as Aetna and Blue Cross/ Blue Shield
Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center, Whitehouse Station, NJ
MEDICAL DIRECTOR (part time contract positiion) 1997 - 2016
Collaborated to create hospital outpatient fitness center. Partnered with hospital administrators to develop initial business plans. Served as project manager for all medical operations. Wrote medical protocols and created health care policies. Screened all applicant's health records for exercise clearance. Recommended and helped implement new programs. Attended Board meetings. Presented to large and small audiences on health topics.
Success of this facility led to second branch opening 2 years later
WRITING & PRESENTATIONS
Co-authored lead article in New England Journal of Medicine on Lyme vaccine study
Wrote healthcare articles for The Hunterdon County Democrat newspaper
Edited Family Practice Tribune magazine
Presented research findings to national television and radio audiences
Delivered healthcare and business presentations to large audiences
Screened video programming for Healthcasts Network
LEADERSHIP & AWARDS
Board of Trustees - Hunterdon Medical Center
Chairman - Family Practice & Family Practice Obstetrical Departments
Medical Advisor - Hunterdon Home Health Services
Volunteer Teaching Award - Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring Medical Students, Rutgers University, Robert Wood Johnson
CREDENTIALS & EDUCATION
Board Certified in Family Medicine & Fellow of American Academy of Family Physicians, expired 2018
NJ Accident and Health Insurance License
MD - Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ
BA - Biology and English, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, Cum Laude
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