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As a Managing Analyst at GlobalData Plc, I provide data-driven insights and analysis on the immunology market and competitive landscape. I have completed multiple projects on drug discovery, clinical trials, patent intelligence, and market forecasting, using various tools and platforms such as Python, R, Tableau, and Power BI. I have a strong background in pharmacology, with a PhD from Tulane University and over ten years of experience in biomedical research, publishing several papers in peer-reviewed journals. I also have a MS in Data Science and Analytics from Georgia State University, where I learned and applied various techniques and methods such as machine learning, deep learning, text mining, sentiment analysis, and topic modeling. I am passionate about applying data science and NLP to solve real-world problems and challenges in the pharmaceutical industry.

Accomplished project management professional in Phase I-III global clinical research specializing in aligning clinical development strategies with regulatory and business objectives to advance innovative therapies from concept to approval. Competent in team development / cross-functional team leadership, project implementation and management and CRO/vendor oversight. Strengths include solid communication and interpersonal / customer service skills, self-starter / works independently, excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, detailed-oriented with focus on quality and efficiency, budget planning / forecasting / milestone tracking, highly motivated and strong leadership that results in successful execution and deliverance of quality outcomes within project goals / timelines.

I am an experienced clinical research professional with experience in multiple indications and trial phases (I-IV) at the site, clinical research organization (CRO) and sponsor areas of clinical trials. My experience as a clinical research coordinator as well as a clinical research associate provide me with a unique ability to oversee and troubleshoot obstacles and issues from an operational standpoint. My skills allow me to better identify potential risks as well as foster relationships across functional roles, help review and revise SOPs to better support operational aspects of trials, oversee documents (consent forms) and ethics submissions to ensure compliance with human subject protections. My experience gleaned from my career allows me to better advocate for sites as well as sponsors in the development, implementation and oversight of clinical trials. I enjoy sharing my passion for clinical research with others, and collaborate with others to mentor and foster growth in knowledge for the process. I’ve done this with peers, colleagues and at the school level. I endeavor for opportunities to share my experience and learn new skills to grow within this field.

Experienced Clinical Study Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the pharmaceuticals industry. Skilled in Project Management, People Management, Clinical Monitoring, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Strong research professional with a B.A. focused in Psychology from University of California, San Diego.

Joseph Jack is Head of Compliance at ArvatoConnect, with over 15 years’ experience across contact centre operations and regulated financial services, spanning both first-line Operations and second-line Risk & Compliance roles. He has a particular focus on the Consumer Duty, supporting the business to translate regulatory requirements into practical processes that drive good customer outcomes. More recently, his work has centred on the use of AI in operational environments, with a specific interest in how to deploy and manage the technology in a way that supports the delivery of good outcomes for all customers, including those in vulnerable circumstances.