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Bridget O'Connor

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Program and project manager driving clinical research operations and cross-functional collaboration.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles managing clinical or research programs where I can lead cross-functional teams, improve operational processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive timely study execution.

I am a program and project manager with 5+ years coordinating complex scientific initiatives across biotech and academic research settings. I translate complex scientific workstreams into clear plans, timelines, and deliverables, managing milestone tracking, regulatory documentation, and cross-functional coordination to keep multidisciplinary teams aligned and audit-ready.

At Massachusetts General Hospital I coordinate operational planning across a $13M portfolio of 15+ concurrent research programs, lead onboarding and training for research staff, and manage IRB submissions and study startup activities. Previously I led multi-state research initiatives at Holobiome, developed SOPs and standardized workflows, and synthesized findings for leadership and investor audiences.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Program & Project Manager

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Massachusetts General Hospital

Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Coordinate operational planning and milestone execution across 15+ concurrent research programs within a $13M portfolio, improving study startup timelines and maintaining regulatory compliance. Managed onboarding for 11 staff, built tracking systems, and served as liaison between investigators, leadership, and external collaborators.

Program Management Clinical Research Operations Regulatory Compliance REDCap Smartsheet Stakeholder Management Risk Mitigation Project Tracking

Senior Research Associate

Holobiome, Inc.

Apr 2023 - Mar 2024 (11 months)

Led design and execution of a multi-state research initiative across 33 U.S. states, coordinating recruitment, sample logistics, and timelines while developing SOPs and onboarding processes to standardize project execution. Synthesized findings for leadership and investor audiences and supported development of a research repository for anaerobic gut bacteria.

SOP Development Project Management Data Reporting Onboarding

Research Associate

Holobiome, Inc.

Jun 2020 - Apr 2023 (2 years 10 months)

Managed concurrent research initiatives, maintained project timelines, developed documentation systems, and trained new team members on laboratory and operational workflows. Supported data synthesis and reporting for leadership and investor communications.

laboratory operations Project Coordination Data Synthesis Stata

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Bachelor of Science, Microbiology

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology with coursework and lab experience supporting research in microbiology and related analytical techniques.