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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.

Michelle Monck is Director of Marketing at Redwood Bank, a specialist business bank launched eight years ago to challenge mainstream lenders and better serve the UK’s underserved SME market. Based in Letchworth and Warrington, Redwood combines relationship banking with modern technology and achieved profitability within three years, one of the fastest results for a start up bank. Michelle leads marketing strategy and manages relationships across the existing lending customer portfolio, with a focus on driving growth and increasing lifetime value through targeted marketing and brand building on a budget.

Humera joined Pay.UK in July 2022 as Head of Fraud to stand up a Fraud function and deliver creative solutions to aid the fight against fraud within the financial industry. Pay.UK runs the UK’s retail payments systems including the Faster Payments System, BACs and Image Cheque Clearing system. Pay.UK were heavily involved in the implementation of the PSR’s APP fraud reimbursement policy which went live in October 2024. Since then, Pay.UK are committed to expand their fraud solutions to help PSPs fight fraud. Humera has many years of experience and expertise in anti-fraud solutions, with a prior banking background where she led the delivery of complex large-scale IT and business-led transformation programmes in Financial Services and Financial Technology. She headed up the Fraud and Financial Crime Platforms at TSB and before that, Humera worked for many years at Barclays.

I partner with entrepreneurs, family offices, and financial sponsors as both a strategic advisor and execution partner — originating and structuring equity, private credit, and M&A transactions. Recent transactions include companies across Aerospace & Defense, Renewable Energy, Infrastructure, Biotechnology, Consumer Packaged Goods, SaaS, and Value-Added Distribution. Drawing on a long-standing network of asset managers, hedge funds, and sponsor platforms, I drive proprietary deal flow and lead end-to-end processes — from initial positioning and investor materials through diligence, negotiation, documentation, and close. My focus is on designing transaction structures that align issuer objectives with investor requirements, while serving as a trusted thought partner to management teams and boards throughout the process. Integrity comes first.