Marla Floyd
@marlafloyd
Clinical Project Manager specializing in clinical trials and study delivery.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a Clinical Project Manager with extensive experience leading clinical trials from start-up through close-out, partnering closely with sponsors, vendors, and cross-functional teams to ensure timely and compliant study delivery.
At IQVIA I progressed from Clinical Trials Assistant to Associate Clinical Project Manager, performing dual Project Lead/Clinical Lead roles, presenting at DMC meetings, managing TMF quality and database lock activities, and supporting FDA/inspection readiness.
Previously, I supported students as a Senior Academic Counselor at the University of Phoenix, managing large caseloads, communicating via Salesforce and S3 scheduling, and training new counselors — demonstrating strong stakeholder management and training skills.
I deliver results through meticulous project documentation, rigorous risk and change-order control, and proactive cross-team communication to meet enrollment, activation, and financial objectives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
IQServes as Associate Clinical Project Manager overseeing study start-up through close, leading cross-functional teams and sponsors, managing budgets and change orders, and ensuring TMF and FDA/inspection readiness across studies.
IQManaged performance dashboards, cost control, change order processes and project reporting to support Project Leaders and improve decision-making across clinical studies.
IQMaintained clinical trial documentation and systems, supported study start-up/maintenance/close-out activities, led CTA duties and trained new CTAs to ensure operational compliance.
Senior Academic Counselor
University of Phoenix
Jul 2008 - Aug 2015 (7 years 1 month)
Advised up to 500 undergraduate and graduate students on degree requirements and scheduling, coordinated with enrollment and financial advisors, and trained new counselors to improve student success.
Loan Processor/Sales
Missouri Title and Payday Loans
Jun 2006 - May 2009 (2 years 11 months)
Processed title and payday loans, managed payments and collections, and generated new customers through sales outreach to support branch loan operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UMUniversity of Central Missouri
Master of Science, Psychology
2005 - 2008
Completed a Master of Science degree in Psychology at the University of Central Missouri between January 2005 and December 2008.
Central Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
2002 - 2004
Completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at Central Missouri State University from August 2002 to May 2004.
Blue River Community College
Associate's Degree
2000 - 2002
Completed an Associate's degree at Blue River Community College from August 2000 to May 2002.
Truman High School
High School Diploma
1996 - 2000
Earned a High School Diploma at Truman High School from September 1996 to May 2000.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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