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Rachelle Riggers

@rachelleriggers

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Healthcare program leader driving clinical operations and translational neuroscience outcomes.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a healthcare organization where I can lead clinical program strategy, oversee quality and compliance, and use Epic and data integration to improve throughput and patient outcomes—partnering with executives and cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results.

I’m a healthcare program leader with 10+ years of experience in clinical operations, neuroscience program management, and translational research. I’m known for strategic planning, contracting, and stakeholder collaboration across clinical, academic, and industry settings, with a focus on measurable outcomes that advance patient care.

As an operational lead for neuroscience clinical programs, I’ve driven service line strategy and quality improvement through effective execution across Providence’s 51 hospitals in seven states. I also direct Epic EMR portfolio work, integrate technical solutions and data workflows, and deliver executive communication that aligns initiatives with enterprise priorities—while optimizing compliance and financial performance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Healthcare Program Manager

Current

Providence Health

Nov 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Led operational direction for Providence’s neuroscience clinical programs across 51 hospitals in seven states, driving strategic planning, compliance, and cross-functional execution. Negotiated clinical expert contracts delivering $8.2M in organizational savings (2022–2025) and integrated data/workflow solutions to improve patient throughput and access.

Clinical Program Management Strategic Planning Contract Negotiation Regulatory Compliance Quality Improvement Data Integration Clinical Research Stakeholder Management Project Leadership

Senior Project Manager

Providence Health & Services

Oct 2018 - Nov 2022 (4 years 1 month)

Managed neuroscience projects across Providence’s seven-state system, balancing hybrid on-site and remote leadership while driving Epic optimization initiatives. Oversaw contracts and timelines for high-impact efforts and delivered executive reporting to support strategic decisions and funding.

Project Management Change Management Contract Management Data Reporting Tableau Power BI Microsoft Project Executive Communication

Project Manager & Research Assistant

Oregon Health & Science University

Nov 2016 - Oct 2018 (1 year 11 months)

Managed experimental design and cancer tissue clearing/3D multiplexed imaging projects and coordinated collaborations with academic and industry partners. Authored publications and presented findings at national conferences to advance translational research impact.

Experimental Design Tissue Clearing Research Collaboration Scientific Writing Data Integrity

Research Assistant

Washington State University

Oct 2014 - Jul 2016 (1 year 9 months)

Supported graduate-level neurodegenerative disease research by developing and optimizing assays, performing imaging, and conducting statistical analysis. Partnered with multidisciplinary researchers to advance experimental protocols while ensuring data integrity.

Imaging Statistical Analysis Data Integrity Research Collaboration

Assistant Office Manager

Allwest Testing & Engineering

May 2011 - Jan 2014 (2 years 8 months)

Managed proposals, scheduling, billing, and account oversight for a multi-location engineering firm. Coordinated meeting and reporting systems to improve operational efficiency and support day-to-day operations.

Proposal Management Scheduling Billing Administrative Operations Reporting Systems Operational Efficiency