CATHERINA Y. BROWN
Minneapolis, MN ***** 253-***-**** ****************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven Clinical Research Consultant with 15+ years of experience across all phases of clinical trials—Pre-Clinical, Phase I (First-in-Human), Phase II, Phase III, and Post-Marketing. Demonstrated success in managing pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device (engineering) trials across diverse environments, including academic institutions, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and community-based research settings. Extensive expertise in decentralized clinical trials
(DCTs) and hybrid models. Recognized for leading large-scale participant recruitment (4,000+ enrolled), ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing data quality. Certified in Project Management, with a strong commitment to innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
CORE COMPETENCIES
● Full Lifecycle Clinical Trial Management (Pre-Clinical to Post-Marketing)
● Decentralized & Hybrid Clinical Trials
● Phase I (First-in-Human), II, III, IV Trial Operations
● Biotech, Pharma, and Medical Device (Engineering) Trials
● University, Hospital, Clinic & Community-Based Research
● Regulatory Compliance (GCP, ICH, FDA, IRB Submissions)
● Data Management (Medrio, Redcap, Oracle, EPIC, Florence)
● Participant Recruitment & Retention Strategies
● Project Planning, Budgeting & Contract Negotiation
● Training, SOP Development & Staff Supervision
● Monitoring Preparation, Query Resolution & QA Audits
● Telemedicine Support & Remote Monitoring Technologies PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Clinical Research Consultant (Contract)
Fairview Frontiers Research – Fairview Health, Saint Paul, MN Jul 2024 – Present
● Designed project workflows for device trials with Apple Inc.
● Led participant recruitment and chart reviews using EPIC EMR.
● Oversaw data entry and quality control across multiple databases (Medrio, Redcap, Oracle).
● Managed study device training, accountability, and logistics.
● Supported regulatory archiving and study documentation. Clinical Research Coordinator (Contract)
Science 37, Culver City, CA – Remote
Aug 2023 – Dec 2023
● Managed decentralized trials via the Metasite platform.
● Conducted telehealth visits, eCRF data entry, and participant compensation.
● Developed project workflows and submitted study metrics. Senior Clinical Research Coordinator (Contract)
Lake Washington Vascular, Bellevue, WA
Jun 2022 – Jan 2023
● Coordinated multiple vascular studies and negotiated trial budgets.
● Trained staff, ensured regulatory compliance, and facilitated monitoring visits. Traveling Clinical Research Coordinator (Contract) Care Access Research, Boston, MA
Dec 2021 – Aug 2022
● Managed clinical operations at decentralized trial sites.
● Conducted community outreach and laboratory specimen handling per IATA standards. Senior Clinical Research Coordinator (Contract)
Eastside Research Associates / Evergreen Health, Redmond, WA Aug 2020 – Jan 2021
● Implemented COVID-19 clinical trials; supported remote audits and EDC systems.
● Served as ERA Leadership advisor and contributed to business development. Project Manager (Consultant)
Styles of Steppin’, Federal Way, WA
Jan 2014 – Aug 2020
● Led fundraising projects for national health causes.
● Managed a 20+ person team, created SOPs, and oversaw contracts and budgets. Health Care Coordinator (Contract)
Private Client, Tacoma, WA
Jan 2014 – Aug 2019
● Provided clinical oversight in a home-care setting including rehab support and medical coordination.
Lead Clinical Research Coordinator
Department of Veterans Affairs, Seattle, WA
Jul 2010 – Jan 2014
● Managed the MVP Trial; enrolled 4,000+ participants and led contract negotiations.
● Conducted audits and ensured 100% query resolution. Clinical Project Manager (Contract)
Spacelabs Healthcare / Delmar Reynolds, Issaquah, WA Aug 2008 – Nov 2009
● Oversaw clinical strategy and logistics for nationwide equipment trials. Sr. Clinical Research Coordinator / Project Manager Trainee (Contract) Northwest Kinetics / Charles River, Tacoma, WA
Sep 2007 – May 2008
● Supported early-phase biotech studies and FDA audits. Clinical Study Manager (Contract)
Medtronic ERS / Physio-Control, Redmond, WA
Feb 2006 – Jan 2007
● Managed a pilot AED study in Norway; developed multilingual training materials and monitoring plans.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
Certificate in Project Management – University of Washington, Tacoma, WA BFA-Bachelor Fine Arts – Cornish College of the Arts, Seattle, WA History/Black Studies – University of Washington, Seattle, WA TECHNICAL SKILLS
EPIC Medrio Redcap Oracle Florence Veeva Vault Intellitrial CTMS Metasite Microsoft Office Suite Virtual Incentives IATA Standards