DANIELLE M. POWELL, RN, MS
Loudonville, NY 12211
518-***-**** cell
acgefn@r.postjobfree.com
EXPERTISE
< GCP Audits of Sponsor/CRO, Vendor, Clinical Investigator, IRB,
Trial Master Files and GLP Audits of Central and Specialty Labs
(CLIA, CAP)
< Due Diligence Audits
< Quality Systems Development/Implementation
< Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
< Training
< SOP Development
< Management of Clinical Trials
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
. Extensive experience in GCP auditing and monitoring of
national/international clinical trials, including Phases I-IV multi-
therapeutic drug and device trials
. Experience in conducing GLP audits including facility audits, process
and study audits, chain of custody, study plan and report reviews, and
computerized systems; and assisting in ex-US GPV audits
. Extensive knowledge of FDA compliance and enforcement policies and ex-
US regulatory procedures governing the conduct of clinical studies
. Experience with electronic data capture and electronic
randomization/drug assignment systems
. Sound ability to prioritize and understand work impact and to work
under pressure and independently
. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
. Speak and read French; read Portuguese and Spanish
. No travel limitations; current US passport and active Brazilian work
visa through 2015
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
QA Auditor III
PPD, Inc.; home-based, Glenmont, NY 12207; 07/2014-present
Assesses company activities to assure that contractual obligations to
client companies are met and conducted and reported in accordance with ICH
Guidelines, regulatory requirements, and relevant PPD and client procedural
documents; full responsibility for planning and delivery of quality
programs for contracted quality assurance audits; acts as a knowledgeable
CQA and GCP resource/consultant to operational departments; and mentors
junior auditors in agreement with CQA Management.
Independent Consultant
DPA, Inc.; Glenmont, NY 12077; 11/96 - present
Collaborate with pharmaceutical, biotech and device companies to provide a
leadership role in clinical affairs direction, project management, and
quality assurance auditing of clinical drug, device and delivery trials in
the United States, Canada, Europe and South/Central America.
Recent contracts:
. CQA Consultant, 03/2013 - 07/2014: Massachusetts based pharmaceutical
company: Assist in the development of audit plans; maintain standardized
metrics of audit observations and trends; conduct investigative site, CRO
and vendor GCP audits; served as co-auditor for ex-US GPV audits;
interface with Clinical Operations pre- and post-audits; support
inspection readiness activities; assist in deviation and CAPA management,
to include tracking, trending and monitoring audit observations through
resolution, ensuring proper root cause analysis is being performed, and
ensuring that management is made aware of overdue or ineffective CAPA;
and maintain cross-functional communication between Quality Assurance,
Clinical Operations and Drug Safety
. CQA Consultant, 07/2012 - 07/2014: Pennsylvania based clinical quality
assurance consulting firm: Conduct GCP audits of multi-therapeutic
clinical trials and GLP audits of central and specialty labs
. CQA Consultant, 03/2003 - 12/2013: Monitor and audit University-based
oncology and HIV investigator-initiated gene therapy and vaccine clinical
trials
. GCP Auditor, 05/2011 - 10/2013: Chicago based pharmaceutical company:
Conducted US and Central America GCP audits for acute renal
failure/dialysis
. Senior Quality Systems Auditor, 02/2011 - 6/2012: Massachusetts based
pharmaceutical company: Conducted global GCP audits for multi-therapeutic
clinical trials
. GCP Auditor, 02/2010 - 05/2010: Santa-Rosa based CRO: Conducted
Investigative site audits for a pivotal safety and efficacy study of
embolization device in endovascular treatment of uncoilable intracranial
aneurysms; assisted in inspection readiness activities at Investigative
sites
. Senior GCP Auditor, 1997 - 2010, Rockville, MD CRO: Worked with domestic
and foreign clients in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and
biotechnology industries to conduct GCP audits and manage and develop
quality assurance and regulatory strategies for compliance with
regulatory requirements.
Director of Clinical Affairs
Trivascular, Inc.; Santa Rosa, CA; 01/2009-01/2010
Contributed to strategic planning for this start-up company to ensure
optimized clinical development plans for assigned projects; managed
clinical device trials; provided direction and mentorship to staff
including setting goals that are aligned with both Corporate and project
goals; built, managed and maintained high performing clinical teams;
provided direction and leadership in CRO and vendor selection and
management; provided technical expertise for the development of clinical
documents (protocols, monitoring plans, clinical trials report,
investigator brochures, etc.) and trial conduct; coordinated closely with
all departments within the company; accountable for identification,
assessment and communication of potential safety signals; developed
relationships with and captured device safety information from physicians
and nurses; collaborated with Regulatory Affairs to ensure appropriate
reporting of safety information to regulatory agencies and prescriber
community; prepared clinical research budgets and timelines; approved
clinical monitoring plans and prioritized study monitoring needs; analyzed
and developed action plans to address issues with investigational sites,
CRAs, and CROs.
Project Manager, Clinical Operations
The Hardardt Group; Parsippany, NJ 07054; 05/96-11/96:
Management of multidisciplinary project teams to assure for the accurate
and timely completion of all contracted activities. Responsibilities
included design/implementation of project plans; serving as the primary
liaison with the sponsoring company and internal operational units;
supervision of clinical research teams and associated support staff;
management of contract requirements for each assigned project and
identifying/ responding to out-of-scope work requests; ongoing management
of budget compliance through project completion; identification of specific
client needs; preparation of progress reports and executive summaries;
clinical monitoring and quality assurance auditing on an as-needed basis.
Senior Clinical Research Manager, Oncology/AIDS Program
Coromed, Inc.; NY 12180; 1994 - 1996
Development and management of the newly formed Oncology/AIDS Program,
including business development; preparation of proposals and presentations
to clients; preparation of clinical agreements, including budget
negotiation and grant management; development of protocols specific to
particular clinical trials; assisting sponsors with preparation and
submission of INDs and NDAs; representing Coromed at symposia and
professional conferences.
Clinical Project Manager, Cardiovascular Program
Coromed, Inc.; NY 12180; 1992 - 1994
Management of ongoing cardiovascular clinical trials to ensure for
completion of all contractual activities, including supervision of CRAs;
identification, selection and investigation of sites for placement of
trials; development of case report forms, monitoring tools and study guides
specific to particular clinical trials; and operations management,
coordination, auditing and monitoring cardiovascular clinical trials in
accordance with GCP, current FDA guidelines, and client SOPs.
Clinical Research Associate, Cardiovascular Program
Coromed, Inc.; NY 12180; 1991 - 1992
Monitoring of cardiovascular investigational trials in accordance with
GCP, current FDA guidelines and client SOPs; managing daily and long-term
clinical study activities; site management and training; performing site
initiation, routine monitoring and close-out visits; maintaining drug
accountability; assuring for the timely reporting and recording of serious
adverse events; reviewing, clarifying and processing of case report forms
and other scientific material within contract-defined time constraints.
Clinical Research Coordinator, Oncology/AIDS
Albany Medical College; Division of Medical Oncology; Albany, NY 12206;
1984 - 1991
Evaluated, screened and enrolled qualified subjects into Phase I-IV
pharmaceutical-sponsored and in-house AIDS and oncology clinical trials;
clinically assessed enrolled subjects; conducted clinical trials in strict
compliance with GCP; completed case report forms in a timely manner; and
analyzed and evaluated in-house clinical trials data to determine efficacy
and safety.
Nursing Supervisor
VA Medical Center; Albany, NY 12210; 1976 - 1980
Clinical supervision and management of nursing practice, quality assurance,
and staff development in a 160-bed facility; orientation and training of
part-time weekend nursing staff on rotating day and night shifts;
accountable for all final medical nursing decisions made on tours of duty;
preparation of staffing schedules, periodic auditing of medical records,
and participation in Utilization Review Committee meetings.
Staff Nurse:
VA Medical Center; Albany, NY 12210; 1968 - 1976
Primary nursing care in medical and intensive care units, including
cardiology, neurology, pulmonary and oncology; charge duty on evening and
night shifts for approximately 20-30 staff members.
EDUCATION
MS: Urban and Environmental Studies
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, 1990
. Areas of concentration: Health Care Policy, Research Design, Sociology of
Medicine, Medical Ethics
. Graduate Thesis: A Comparative Analysis of Skilled Nursing Facility
Standards and Maximum Secure Prison Standards Under Goffman's 'Total
Institution' Model
. Research Assistantship, 1989-1990: National Institutes of Health,
Washington, DC - A Bibliometric Analysis of Alzheimer's Disease
. Association Fellowship, Spring 1990: Albany Medical College, Albany, NY -
Medical Morality in Death and Dying
. Managing Editor, 1988-1990: Science, Technology and Human Values, Journal
of the Society for Social Studies of Science
BS: History/Biology
Union College, Schenectady, NY; 1987
. Areas of Concentration: Development of Modern Medicine, Biomedical
Ethics, Scientific Revolution
. Senior Thesis: A Historical Review of the Effects of Cannabis in Medicine
AAS: Nursing
Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, NY; 1968
PUBLICATIONS
Remick, SC, McSharry JJ, Wolf C, Blanchard C, Eastman AY, Wagner H,
Portuese E, Wighton T, Powell D, Pearce T, Horton J, Ruckdeschel JC. Novel
oral combination chemotherapy in the treatment of intermediate-grade and
high-grade AIDS-related non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Journal of Clinical
Oncology 1993; 11: (9) 1691-1702.
LICENSURE
New York State Registered Professional Nurse, License #213245
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP)
. Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS)
. Florence Nightingale Association
. New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA)
. Medical Resource Corps (MCR) for NY State, sponsored by NYS DOH to
provide skilled medical assistance in time of disasters
PERSONAL
. Married 40 years to Richard W. Powell, Detective APD
(Retired)
. Four children: Lt. Col. Nicole Powell-Dunford, MD, Flight Surgeon; US
Army; Fabienne Powell, MA; Captain Max Powell, USCG certified; and Major
Richard W. Powell II, US Army