Conducts Clinical Epidemiology consulting that includes leading the investigation of multiple complex projects, literature search, eligibility assessments, systematic literature reviews, critical appraisal of selected studies, data extraction, maintaining study databases and source documentation worksheets, entering data in the State Electronic Notifiable Disease Surveillance System (SENDSS), planning emergency preparedness exercises/training, compiling and analyzing data on Ophthalmology, oncology (CNS tumors), chronic disease, infectious disease rates and health economics using SPSS, SAS, R, and Python, and presenting recommendations/best practices. Currently leading a CNS project that focuses on current practice of CNS tumor treatments in regions of Sub-Saharan Africa.
Client Projects: 
CentraCare – Lead Clinical Scientist (10 Epidemiology Studies/6 Clinical Studies) (April. 2018 – present)  Lead a 5-team research department as part of Hospital Acquired Infection Research Team.

 Lead Researcher on literature search and SLRs of CNS tumor treatments in African Region and global SARS-COV-2.
 Conducted presentation at Society of Neuro-Oncology Virtual Conference with 500+ attendees
 Collaborated with members of a cross-functional team in conducting multiple studies with 100% success rate in timely delivery of project deliverable.

Successfully completed and presented dissertation on preventing CAUTI in the ICU and also developed a Master’s Thesis on the need for globalization of clinical trials in sub-Saharan Africa with the focus on young women and infants with HIV/AIDS. Evaluated statistical analysis plans, interpreted data and findings, conducted retrospective and prospective cohort, case control and cross-sectional epidemiological studies.
 Leader of 3-5 member teams on 15+ projects, assessing the effective completion of vital project deliverables including protocol development and amendments.
 Obtained primary data through the creation and distribution of Survey-Monkey forms; mined secondary data from National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) and Electronic Health Records (EHRs).
 Managed projects related to oncology, infectious and chronic diseases, environmental, occupational health, genetic disease epidemiology and health economics.
 Retrieved, cleaned, managed and analyzed large data using R, SPSS,

 Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) - Resulting in 30% reduction in incidents.
 Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infection (CLABSI) – Resulting in 35% reduction.
 Recognized for contributions with an announcement and a monetary bonus.

● Therapeutic Area: Oncology
● BRCA mutated breast cancer, diffuse large-cell lymphoma - Phase II & III  Perform feasibility studies for potential sites as requested  Conduct pre-study, study initiation and interim monitoring visits in adherence to the protocol requirements  Conduct site visit trip report review and provide feedback and edits  Provide mentoring and guidance to less experienced CRAs and site staff when needed  Actively participate in study team and investigator meetings  Create and conduct training to study team members or colleagues as requested and appropriate  Work with Project Management to evaluate deliverables and study milestones  Compile and ensure completeness of regulatory documents and ethical submission documentation as appropriate and required (e.g. IRB / IEC study approval, informed consent, etc.)  Coordinate study material (e.g. CRFs, manuals) shipment and receipt by study site  Document site visit findings via written reports  Provide input

 Manage clinical trials portfolio including monitoring and site management for assigned investigator sites.  Conduct all site related activities from site selection, qualifications, initiation, interim monitoring visits to site close out.  Awarded membership to the 100 club for compliance in / quality monitoring visit reports.  Ensure study execution in accordance with protocol, Standard Operating Procedures, and regulatory requirements.  Contribute and participate in site audits and regulatory inspections including recommending corrective and preventive actions.  Created a site metric tool as a continuous improvement to optimize site management/ performance.  Serve as a mentor to a group of junior CRAs.  Ordering and shipment of clinical trial supplies, including investigational trial materials (drug accountability at initiation and close out), general reagents / laboratory / office supplies, and the communication with clinical sites as needed to ensure no delays in the study

Therapeutic Area: Cardiovascular: Myocardial Infarction, Congestive Heart Failure, Hyperlipidemia Endocrinology: Type II Diabetes – Phase II  Monitored studies in (Cardiovascular) Myocardial Infarction and Hypertension, Phases II and III and Type II Diabetes, Phase II.  Conducted pre-study, site initiation, routine monitoring, and closeout visits. Ensured compliance with study protocol and sponsor SOPs, including FDA/ICH GCP.  Facilitated seamless operations of studies as intermediary between site and study team.  Performed source document verification and CRF review/EDC.  Ensured drug accountability.  Reviewed regulatory binder for completeness.  Queried sites for data quality and provided assistance to sites in resolution of queries. Resolved queries in a timely manner to ensure deadlines were met for interim analysis and database lock.  Performed close out visits to ensure that all data had been retrieved, all queries resolved, all investigational products and study supplies

 Assisted Clinical Team Lead (CTL) and Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) with correctly updating and maintaining clinical systems that track site compliance and performance within project timelines  Assisted with intermittent review of study files for accuracy and completeness  Collaborated with CTL on the preparation, handling and distribution, filing and archiving of clinical documentation and reports according to the scope of work and standard operating procedures  Collaborated with CTL on the preparation, handling and distribution of clinical trial supplies and maintenance of tracking information  Assisted in tracking and management of Case Report Forms (CRFs), queries and clinical data flow