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Stephanie Munoz

@stephaniemunoz

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Experienced Clinical Research Director with a strong leadership background.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters collaboration and innovation in clinical research.

I am a dedicated Clinical Research Director with extensive experience in managing clinical trials and ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines. My career has been marked by significant achievements, including negotiating sponsor contracts that increased revenue by 1,793% in my first year and 378% in the second year. I pride myself on my ability to maintain strong relationships with sponsors and stakeholders while overseeing all phases of clinical research trials.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, mentoring clinical research personnel and ensuring that all data is captured accurately and efficiently. My background in business development has equipped me with the knowledge to prioritize tasks effectively and focus on the essence of issues, ensuring that operational targets are met. I am passionate about fostering a collaborative team environment and implementing innovative solutions to enhance clinical research processes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Clinical Research Director

Current

Unknown

Dec 2024 - Present (6 months)

Maintained and implemented quality assurance processes in all clinical operations and managed clinical trial budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources. Oversaw all phases of clinical research trials and acted as a mentor to clinical research personnel and investigators.

Quality Assurance Clinical Operations Budget Management Clinical Trials Mentorship Resource Management Stakeholder Management

Regional Manager- Northeast

Care Access

Apr 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 7 months)

Reviewed key performance indicators to ensure productivity among sites and ensured research staff adhered to Good Clinical Practice Guidelines, research SOPs, and study protocols. Managed team performance and ensured support for physicians and all research staff, while also assisting with marketing to ensure recruitment at sites.

Clinical Research SOPs Team Management Stakeholder Management Marketing Recruitment Regulatory Compliance

Clinical Research Manager and Coordinator/Certified Research Photographer

Blue Ocean Clinical Research

Nov 2020 - Apr 2023 (2 years 5 months)

Supervised clinical research trials and negotiated sponsor contracts, significantly increasing revenue. Implemented processes that led to a drastic increase in studies and subject enrollment, while also ensuring all queries were answered in a timely manner.

Clinical Research Revenue Subject Enrollment Query Management GCP

Clinical Research Supervisor/Certified Research Photographer

Retina Associates of Florida, LLC

Nov 2018 - Nov 2020 (2 years)

Prioritized completing outstanding queries and supervised eighteen clinical research trials. Acquired certifications for research photography and was assigned as the main photographer, while also performing scribing for physicians.

Clinical Research Query Resolution Research Photography Clinical Trials Education Clinic Flow Data Entry

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Houston

Mechanical Engineering of Technology, Mechanical Engineering of Technology

Studied Mechanical Engineering of Technology, gaining knowledge in engineering principles and applications. This program enhanced problem-solving and technical skills.

University of South Florida

Bachelor's in Health Science, Biology and Health Administration

Grade: Honors

Focused on Biology and Health Administration with Honors. This program provided a strong foundation in health sciences and administrative principles relevant to healthcare.

Houston Community College

Associates in Science, Science

Grade: Honors

Completed an Associates in Science with Honors, building a foundational understanding in various scientific disciplines. This degree provided a strong academic base.