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Ricardo Thompson

@ricardothompson

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I am a global clinical research leader delivering compliant, on-time, on-budget trials.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior leadership roles in global clinical research where I can lead cross-functional teams, oversee end-to-end study operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive efficient, patient-focused trial delivery.

I am a results-driven clinical research leader with 15+ years directing global trials and optimizing study operations. I have led cross-functional teams across multiple countries, created detailed project plans, and developed risk mitigation strategies to prevent delays.

I have improved patient recruitment and retention, maintained audit-ready documentation with zero major findings, and supervised teams of up to 15 staff while ensuring SOP and GCP adherence. I hold a Master of Science in Public Health and a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and I focus on delivering quality outcomes within budget and regulatory guidelines.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Project Manager

ICON Clinical Research

Oct 2021 - Apr 2025 (3 years 6 months)

Directed multiple global clinical projects, aligning scope, resources, and timelines with sponsor expectations and meeting all contractual and regulatory requirements. Coordinated cross-functional teams across 7 countries and executed risk mitigation strategies to prevent delays while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Clinical Trial Management Project Planning Risk Mitigation Regulatory Compliance Stakeholder Management Budget Management GCP

Clinical Site Director

Global Medical Research Institute

Feb 2017 - Oct 2021 (4 years 8 months)

Led daily operations for multiple concurrent Phase I–IV trials, supervising and mentoring up to 15 research staff and improving compliance and team performance. Conducted feasibility assessments that accelerated study start-up timelines and increased patient recruitment through targeted community outreach.

Site management Team Leadership Feasibility Assessment Patient Recruitment GCP Community Outreach Study Start Up

Clinical Research Manager

Delray Medical Center

Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)

Created and implemented research workflows to improve operational efficiency and ensured audit readiness and regulatory compliance across all studies. Streamlined trial documentation and coordinated interdisciplinary teams to meet study deadlines and quality standards.

Workflow Optimization Regulatory Compliance GCP Process Improvement

Senior Research Coordinator

Premiere Research Institute

Nov 2011 - Jan 2016 (4 years 2 months)

Managed screening, evaluation, and testing for study subjects and supported protocol submissions, amendments, and renewals while maintaining audit-ready regulatory binders. Collaborated with principal investigators to ensure protocol adherence and patient safety across neurological and cardiology studies.

Participant Screening Protocol Management Regulatory Patient Safety Data Collection GCP

Clinical Research Associate

Northwest Regional Hospital

Liaised with investigators to ensure accurate trial data collection and adherence to protocols, supporting monitoring and source data verification activities. Maintained study documentation and contributed to audit readiness.

Monitoring Data Collection GCP Audit Support

Clinical Research Supervisor

Northwest Regional Hospital

Directed protocol design, trial monitoring, and data management oversight to ensure accurate and compliant study conduct. Supervised research staff and enforced SOPs to maintain data integrity and regulatory readiness.

Data Management Staff Supervision GCP Quality Assurance Regulatory Reporting

Epidemiologist

Office of Epidemiology

Investigated disease outbreaks and developed prevention strategies, conducting statistical analyses to inform public health improvement programs. Implemented interventions that supported community health monitoring and response efforts.

Epidemiology Outbreak Investigation Statistical Analysis Public Health Programs Data Reporting Surveillance