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Vanessa Bennett

@vanessabennett

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I lead compliant clinical trial startup, IRB submissions, and regulatory operations.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for opportunities to lead compliant, efficient clinical research regulatory and startup operations, improve systems and workflows, support audit readiness, and mentor teams.

At UNC Rex Healthcare, I prepare and submit regulatory applications across Advarra, NCI CIRB, WCG, and UNC-Chapel Hill while serving as a primary liaison during sponsor audits and monitoring visits.

I lead Florence and SIP implementation across four sites, oversee Trial Master Files and eDocs, and train investigators and staff on credentialing, CITI training, and regulatory systems.

I co-led closure and transfer activities for industry-sponsored and NCI studies during the UNC Rex Cancer Center and UNC Lineberger Clinical Trials Office transition, coordinating closeout visits, IRB applications, essential documents, and monitor follow-up.

My background also includes IRB administration at WakeMed Health & Hospitals and operational leadership at S&M Seamless Gutters, where I improved workflows, compliance documentation, recruiting, onboarding, and digital scheduling.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Regulatory Specialist

UNC Rex Healthcare

Jan 2023 - Jul 2026 (3 years 6 months)

Prepared and submitted regulatory applications across multiple IRBs, served as primary regulatory liaison during sponsor audits, and led implementation of documentation platforms. Co-led closure of approximately 14 industry-sponsored and NCI studies and coordinated transfer of additional studies.

IRB Submission Regulatory Compliance TMF Management Florence SIP Advarra NCICIRB WCG UNC Chapel Hill GCP CITI Training Onboarding Mentorship

Director of Sales & Manager of Administrative Operations

S&M Seamless Gutters, Inc.

Jan 2018 - Jan 2023 (5 years)

Directed business operations, HR, finance, and compliance, driving process improvements and spearheading digital strategy with automated customer scheduling. Managed compliance documentation for insurance audits and streamlined operational procedures.

Business Operations Human Resources Finance Compliance Digital Strategy Process Improvement Recruitment Training Onboarding

IRB Regulatory Specialist Administrator

WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Jan 2012 - Jan 2018 (6 years)

Oversaw IRB submissions, reviews, and board meetings, ensuring compliance with FDA, OHRP, DHHS, and NIH regulations. Served as IRB liaison during regulatory audits and recruited, trained, and supported IRB board members.