Joann Matthews
@joannmatthews
Project manager specializing in Real World Evidence, driving data-informed research and cross-functional delivery.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven project manager with 5+ years of experience in Real World Evidence, clinical data, and healthcare research. I coordinate end-to-end study execution, streamline workflows, and deliver strategic outcomes across neuroscience, oncology, and vaccine studies.
I have led project delivery at Novo Nordisk, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, and Merck, managing data source acquisition, automation, protocol documentation, manuscript preparation, and KPI tracking. I build cross-functional partnerships with technical and business teams to align analytical requirements with study objectives.
My technical strengths include implementing data catalogs, developing automated pipelines to handle stakeholder requests, and building Tableau reporting dashboards to surface insights for steering committees. I bring practical experience with SDLC, Jira, Confluence, and CRM/analytics validation.
I am committed to process improvement and operational rigor—optimizing study budgets, vendor relationships, and compliance with CORE protocols while fostering collaboration to drive data-informed decision making.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
NNCoordinate research project flow for Real World Evidence studies across neuroscience and oncology, tracking KPIs, milestones, and vendor deliverables while implementing a data catalog system to improve study efficiency.
JPLed automation of stakeholder request pipelines and acquisition/automation of 20 data sources into a data catalog, developed Tableau dashboards, and standardized departmental research repositories to enable data-driven decisions.
MEProject Manager - Real World Evidence
Merck
Mar 2021 - Apr 2022 (1 year 1 month)
Managed end-to-end observational studies including oncology and vaccine projects, supervised budgets and vendor relations, developed contracts with data and lab providers, and ensured protocol compliance for CORE studies.
Healthcare Operations Assistant
Englewood Health
Aug 2017 - Dec 2021 (4 years 4 months)
Improved patient flow from ER to wards by redesigning processes and collaborating with departments, eliminating hallway waits and reducing extra day stays by 40%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
RURutgers University
Master of Science, Health Administration
M.S. in Health Administration from Rutgers University.
RURutgers University
Bachelor of Science, Public Health
2019 - 2019
B.S. in Public Health from Rutgers University completed in 2019.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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