Clinical Genomics & Precision Medicine Executive

Dorothy Fitzsimmons, BSN, MA

Chapin, SC • 803-***-**** • **********@***.***

CLINICAL & EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Clinical operations executive with deep expertise in genomics, diagnostics, and national clinical program development. Proven record of building highperforming clinical teams, driving multimilliondollar growth, and leading largescale PGx/CGx initiatives across hospital systems, government agencies, and international partners. Recognized for pioneering personalized drug assessment reporting and advancing precision medicine adoption.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Phi Life Sciences, LLC – Charleston, SC

Chief Clinical Officer & VP Clinical Operations (2019–2025)

VP Clinical Affairs (2017–2019)

Led national clinical and sales team development; expanded PGx/CGx utilization.

Directed COVID19 field testing and reporting programs.

Managed contracting with hospital systems, state/federal agencies, and international accounts.

Contributed to clinical research and business planning (2017–2020).

XGene Diagnostics, Inc. – Frederick, MD

Vice President, Clinical Affairs (2015–2017)

Built global clinical teams and clinical partnerships.

Created personalized drug assessment reports and clinical training programs.

Supported IT communication platform development and clinical study initiatives.

Iverson Genetics Diagnostics, Inc. – Charleston, SC

Vice President, Clinical Affairs (2009–2014)

Directed clinical and Salesforce teams; developed national accounts and partnerships.

Oversaw CMS WARFARIN Study and ADR Study with Quorum IRB.

Developed training programs, business plans, and stakeholder communication strategies. Key Achievements:

Increased revenue from $700K to $16M.

Established 500+ active U.S. accounts; expanded testing nationally & internationally.

Created the first Personalized Drug Report worldwide.

Published in International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding (2013).

Built partnerships with Johns Hopkins and Vanderbilt University.

Spectrum Medical – Columbia, SC

VP Clinical & Marketing, North America (2006–2009)

Established U.S. operations; led product development and national account growth.

Built and directed U.S. and Canadian clinical sales teams.

Earlier Roles

Clinical Territory Manager – Somanetics (2005–2006) Regional Clinical Sales Manager – Microvena (1992–1995) Clinical Representative, Critical Care – Abbott Laboratories (1987–1992) Palmetto Richland Memorial ICU/Surgery RN,(1983-1994) Carolina Hospital System SICU Register Nurse (2014-2016)

EDUCATION

MA, Human Resource Management – Webster University

BS, Nursing – University of South Carolina

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Advisory Board & Mentor – Biomedical Sciences Center for Advanced Technical Studies Lector & Women’s Club – Our Lady of the Lakes

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