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Erica Lusk

@ericalusk

Clinical Research Manager at UT Southwestern Medical Center, improving trial budgets, billing, and financial sustainability.

United States

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At UT Southwestern Medical Center, I support clinical research financial and operational work across pediatric oncology, rheumatology, and other specialty programs. I review protocols, coverage analyses, and study requirements to assess costs and support study feasibility and start-up.

At Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, I developed, negotiated, and managed oncology trial budgets across a multi-site research network. I also analyzed portfolios to identify reimbursement gaps and created standardized workflows for budgets, coverage analysis, invoicing, and reconciliation.

Earlier, I coordinated clinical trials at Children's Medical Center and Baylor University Medical Center, supervised clinical operations at Covance, and performed IRB reviews at Medical City Dallas Hospital. I hold a B.S. in Psychology and the CCRP and CIC certifications.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Clinical Research Manager

Current

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Nov 2025 - Present (11 months)

Manages clinical research financial and operational activities across multiple therapeutic areas, supporting industry-sponsored and grant-funded studies. Reviews protocols, coverage analyses, and study requirements to develop budgets and coordinate study start-up.

Clinical Research budget development Coverage Analysis Review Protocol CTMS Epic Research Billing Study Start Up Financial Analysis FDA ICH GCP

Oncology Clinical Research Supervisor

Baylor Scott & White Research Institute

Jan 2021 - Nov 2025 (4 years 10 months)

Developed, negotiated, and managed oncology clinical trial budgets across a multi-site research network, ensuring full cost recovery and financially sustainable study execution. Reviewed coverage analyses and billing workflows, and managed a team of budget professionals.

Oncology Clinical Trials budget development Negotiation Coverage Analysis CTMS Lawson Invoicing Reconciliations Financial Analysis Team Management SOP Development

Clinical Research Coordinator/Study Manager

Children's Medical Center

Oct 2017 - Jan 2021 (3 years 3 months)

Executed complex multi-site endocrine clinical trials from start-up through closeout, coordinating budgets, timelines, staffing, and sponsor communications. Tracked study budgets and sponsor payments, supporting reconciliation and cost recovery.

Clinical Trial Management Study Start Up Budget Tracking Sponsor Communication Regulatory Activities Service Protocol Implementation Cost Recovery

Clinical Operations Supervisor

Covance

Mar 2016 - Oct 2017 (1 year 7 months)

Planned and executed Phase I cohort studies within defined budget, scope, quality, and timeline requirements. Reviewed protocols to assess operational feasibility and contributed to bid-defense activities.

Phase I Clinical Trials Operations Management Feasibility Analysis Staffing Scheduling Budget Management

IRB Specialist

Medical City Dallas Hospital

Aug 2012 - Mar 2016 (3 years 7 months)

Performed regulatory review and lifecycle maintenance for clinical research studies, including initial IRB submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, and study closures. Reviewed protocols and informed consent documents for compliance with FDA and ICH-GCP.

IRB Regulatory Affairs FDA ICH GCP Review Protocol Informed Consent Forms Compliance

Clinical Research Coordinator

Baylor University Medical Center

Jan 2005 - Aug 2012 (7 years 7 months)

Executed day-to-day clinical trial activities including study start-up, participant recruitment, protocol implementation, and data management. Supported budget development and tracked sponsor-funded procedures and payments.

Clinical Research Study Start Up Participant Recruitment Data Management Budget Support CTMS EDC Sponsor Monitoring