Leslie Blyden
@leslieblyden
I lead audit-ready biomarker and clinical data operations across global oncology, cardiology, and nephrology studies.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At Merck, I lead biomarker and laboratory data reconciliation strategies that support audit-ready compliance and stronger study oversight. I build Power BI dashboards, standardize digital pathology workflows, and partner across functions to resolve complex data discrepancies.
Across 20+ years with Merck, ExecuPharm, DaVita Clinical Research, and Quintiles Laboratories, I've strengthened clinical data quality, database lock readiness, medical monitoring, UAT, and laboratory data lifecycle processes across oncology, cardiology, and nephrology studies.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead biomarker and laboratory data reconciliation strategies ensuring audit-ready compliance. Developed Power BI dashboards to visualize biomarker, laboratory, and operational metrics, and standardized digital pathology data workflows.
Led biomarker and laboratory data reconciliation strategies ensuring audit-ready compliance. Standardized workflows across 150+ studies and used Jira Kanban boards to track and visualize workflows.
Clinical Scientist
ExecuPharm Inc.
Jan 2019 - Jan 2022 (3 years)
Conducted clinical data review and supported database lock readiness. Collaborated on oncology trials including imaging and AE analysis, and supported medical monitoring and safety signal identification.
Lab Data Coordinator
ExecuPharm Inc.
Jan 2016 - Jan 2019 (3 years)
Managed laboratory data reconciliation and biomarker tracking. Coordinated with labs and vendors to resolve discrepancies and supported data cleaning and database lock activities.
Manager, Data Management
DaVita Clinical Research
Jan 2012 - Jan 2015 (3 years)
Led clinical data management operations and team development. Authored SOPs and improved data quality processes, overseeing the lifecycle of clinical laboratory data.
Sr. Lab Clinical Data Analyst
Quintiles Laboratories
Jan 2007 - Jan 2012 (5 years)
Performed lab data review and validation for data collection systems. Built reports and supported UAT and system validation, implementing validation checks and generating queries for data discrepancies.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
California State University Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a focus on Health and Social Science.
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