In my current role, I am responsible for strategy, program management and coordination, enforcing the CDCM's support of investigator-initiated clinical translational studies from initial discovery through completion of phase I/II proof-of-concept clinical studies. I oversee finance, administration, business development and compliance for the Center and its research programs, ensuring adherence to policy as well as advancement from translational to clinical phase. I am also responsible for relationships with internal and external stakeholders as well as donors and sponsors.I have more than 20 years of experience in research administration in the academic environment, having held positions in pre-award, business operations, and post-award management and compliance. I have extensive experience building teams and programs, focusing on adaptability and efficiency by implementing processes to facilitate workflow and communication.My most recent previous role was the Director of Research Administration in the Department of Pediatrics, where I oversaw research operations for a portfolio that exceeded $50M in expenditures per year. During my tenure, the portfolio increased 111% (FY08 to FY16), necessitating the build of a robust infrastructure that included post-award financial managers, administrative and program staff, facilities managers, and a student services team. In addition to my institutional responsibilities, I serve as faculty for the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) as an expert in Departmental Research Administration and Contract Negotiation and Administration. I have been an invited speaker at numerous regional and national meetings for both NCURA and the Society of Research Administrators International (SRAI).
Sessions
Day 3 Welcome & Clinical Research Administration, Finance and Contracting Basics