I am seeking a regulatory/study start-up role where I can lead site activation, ensure compliance, and improve processes within collaborative teams.
Sharell Risher
@sharellrisher
Experienced Clinical Research Associate with 10+ years driving study start-up, monitoring, and compliance.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced Clinical Research Associate with over ten years in clinical research, specializing in study start-up activities, site monitoring, IRB submissions, and regulatory compliance. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies with a concentration in Healthcare and I'm SOCRA-certified.
Throughout my career I have managed site activation through closeout, ensured Trial Master File quality, customized informed consent and amendments, and supported sponsor and functional service provider engagements. I have led regulatory submissions, investigator site selection, feasibility assessments, and problem resolution to keep studies on track and compliant with ICH-GCP and local regulations.
I am recognized for executing clinical studies with first-time quality, cultivating relationships with investigators and study teams, and driving process improvement initiatives that reduce risk and improve operational efficiency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Accountable for site activation through close-out, ensuring regulatory compliance and data integrity across country-level sites; managed TMF quality, ICF translations/negotiations, and resolved site activation risks to meet timelines.
Conducted site selection, initiation, monitoring and close-out visits under FSP model, ensured protocol and GCP compliance, and prepared regulatory submission materials including TMF and site essential documents.
Regulatory & Study Start Up Specialist
Houston Methodist Research Institute
May 2019 - Sep 2020 (1 year 4 months)
Led regulatory and site start-up activities including IRB continuing reviews, modifications, and feasibility assessments; educated staff and sponsors and served as primary liaison for safety and regulatory reporting.
Senior Clinical Coordinator
Houston Methodist Research Institute
May 2018 - May 2019 (1 year)
Served as lead clinical coordinator overseeing study start-up, IRB amendments, risk assessments and team mentoring; directed operational feasibility and project management from inception to completion.
Senior Clinical Coordinator
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Oct 2015 - May 2018 (2 years 7 months)
Piloted data entry processes and site activation deliverables, managed IRB submissions and regulatory documents, and improved departmental performance via implementation of electronic regulatory signatures.
Clinical Coordinator
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Jul 2013 - Oct 2015 (2 years 3 months)
Coordinated patient scheduling, eligibility assessments and accurate data collection to support clinical trial audits and ensure protocol compliance during study conduct.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Houston
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies with a concentration in Healthcare focused on communication practices within healthcare settings.
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