ROBERT ANDERSON

Responsible for site selection, set-up, initiation, monitoring, and close-out of clinical trials. Coordinated liaison activities between clinical monitoring, research sites, and project teams to ensure optimal protocol execution and timely data resolution.

Assisted the Medical Director in implementing new protocols and developed administrative systems for the department. Managed accounting systems, tracked revenue/expenses, and invoiced sponsors according to contracts.

Managed site selection, set-up, initiation, monitoring, and close-out of clinical trials. Cultivated strong relationships with investigators and internal staff to resolve complex monitoring and regulatory issues.

Responsible for site selection, set-up, initiation, monitoring, and close-out of clinical trials. Coordinated between monitoring and project teams to ensure optimal collaborative research efforts and mentored new Clinical Research Associates.

Managed site selection, set-up, monitoring, and close-out of clinical trials, overseeing up to 30 sites simultaneously. Cultivated strong relationships with investigators and GSK staff to resolve complex monitoring and regulatory issues.

Assisted the Principal Investigator with protocol implementation and negotiated budgets with sponsor companies. Managed staff hiring, training, and supervision, and developed standard operating procedures for the department.

Assisted the Medical Director in implementing new protocols and developed administrative systems. Managed accounting systems, tracked department revenue and expenses, and created programs in Statistical Analysis Software (SAS®).

Contributed to the design and implementation of the on-site laboratory, performing venipuncture, specimen processing, and shipping. Managed laboratory inventory and equipment, and supervised training of new Laboratory Research Associates.

Coordinated and implemented HIV/AIDS clinical research studies, serving as a sub-investigator on research studies and publications. Responsible for patient recruitment, monitoring, and completing study documentation per protocols.

Prepared and submitted clinical research regulatory documents, including Form FDA 1572 and protocol amendments. Monitored and reported study status to Institutional Review Boards, ensuring adherence to Code of Federal Regulations.

Gained extensive clinical laboratory experience, supervising training and demonstrating familiarity with all laboratory practices. Possessed extensive background in data entry and retrieval across various laboratory systems.

Performed routine laboratory functions, including testing and patient resulting, in an acute hospital setting with a level-3 trauma-rated emergency room. Conducted extensive independent laboratory duties such as automated serum analysis and microbiology.

Compiled research data on HIV+/HIV- respondents' medical, social, and psychological status. Examined detailed disease, medication, and neurological status, including conducting various neurological tests.

Performed data entry of research from a multicenter physical therapy rehabilitation study. Provided assistance with respondent exercise regimens and conducted associated research tasks.

Performed extensive venipuncture, specimen processing, and computer data entry work. Gained exhaustive microbiology culture experience on various specimen types and participated in cancer oncogene research.

Performed basic pathology/cytology preparation, including Gram Stain and various cultures. Operated the Kodak Ektachem automated serum chemistry analyzer and was certified in Phlebotomy.

Monitored and coordinated research data on Phase II clinical trials for two new antibiotic regimens. Conducted site initiation and close-out visits, ensuring proper management of case report forms and regulatory documents.

Completed a Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on Gerontology and a minor in Biology. The curriculum provided a comprehensive understanding of the aging process and biological principles.