Lauren Grattan
@laurengrattan
Strategic clinical research professional with over 12 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a strategic and results-oriented clinical research professional with over 12 years of progressive experience in supporting and leading early-phase clinical trials in both CRO and pharmaceutical settings. My expertise lies in managing multi-regional trials across North America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a proven ability to lead projects from feasibility through close-out, delivering high-quality outcomes through strong leadership, communication, and collaboration. I have successfully overseen the full lifecycle of clinical research projects, coordinated cross-functional activities, and contributed to quality assurance through meticulous documentation and stakeholder communication.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Associate Project Manager
PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific
Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)
Took ownership of key project tasks delegated by the Project Lead, ensuring on-time, in-scope delivery using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies. Led internal and external meetings; coordinated cross-functional deliverables and vendor activities.
Sr. Project Specialist
Syneos Health LLC
Sep 2021 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Oversaw full lifecycle of clinical research projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate documentation. Coordinated cross-functional activities, managed resources, tracked tasks, and mitigated risks.
Research Team Leader
PPD
Feb 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)
Supervised clinical research staff, overseeing task assignment, scheduling, and protocol adherence. Led onboarding and training on study procedures, data entry, and therapeutic areas.
Sr. Research Team Coordinator
PPD
Nov 2017 - Present (7 years 7 months)
Supported team operations alongside the Clinical Team Leader while managing core Clinical Coordinator duties. Delegated tasks, promoted professionalism, and helped maintain team morale.
Training Specialist
PPD
Apr 2016 - Present (9 years 2 months)
Trained new Research Coordinators in protocol execution with a focus on volunteer safety and regulatory compliance. Managed and updated SOPs/WPDs, ensuring implementation and publication of improvements.
Research Technician Coordinator
PPD
Oct 2012 - Present (12 years 8 months)
Provided technical and administrative support services, ensuring the team of Research Technicians performed clinical procedures per protocol requirements. Acted as a resource to the Clinical Coordinator to contribute to successful study completion.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Unknown
Associate of Applied Science, General Studies
Completed general education classes with a focus on an Associate of Applied Science in Radiology.
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