Ashley Baldwin
Ottawa,Canada
Summary
Dynamic clinical research professional with seven years of progressive experience in pre-clinical and clinical research. Skilled in site management, investigator engagement, and trial coordination. Demonstrated success in leading teams, streamlining study operations, and fostering strong relationships with investigators, research teams, sponsors, and cross-functional partners. Recognized for commitment to ethical research, data integrity, and team development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator II
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Ottawa, Canada
01.2024 - Current
- Act as a key liaison between investigators, sponsors, research staff, and oversight bodies, ensuring communication clarity and study continuity.
- Lead coordination of investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored clinical studies under ICH-GCP, TCPS-2, and institutional SOPs.
- Partner with investigators to identify operational challenges and develop tailored engagement strategies to strengthen study performance.
- Mentor junior coordinators, research assistants, and volunteers to build team capability and ensure adherence to best practices.
- Prepare ethics submissions, renewals, and amendments for local REB and Clinical Trials Ontario, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
- Develop and present progress and safety updates to principal investigators, data monitoring committees, and institutional leadership.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing study start-up efficiency and staff readiness.
Clinical Research Coordinator I
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Ottawa, Canada
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Coordinated end-to-end execution of single-site and multi-site clinical trials in cardiovascular and preventive medicine research.
- Built effective working relationships with principal investigators, study sponsors, and site staff to facilitate protocol adherence.
- Trained new staff and students in study procedures, emphasizing compliance, informed consent, and participant safety.
- Supported data collection, case report form completion, and REB submissions for multiple concurrent studies.
- Played an integral role in study meetings, audits, and monitoring visits, ensuring operational excellence and responsiveness.
Research Laboratory Technician
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Ottawa, Canada
04.2019 - 01.2022
- Supported multiple translational research projects through effective coordination, documentation, and logistics management.
- Collaborated with clinical and preclinical teams to ensure experimental accuracy, data reliability, and safety compliance.
- Designed and delivered a comprehensive laboratory training program to improve skill consistency among new team members.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance, inventory, and resource allocation to optimize research productivity.
- Liaised between departments and external partners, streamlining research operations and communications.
Research Assistant (Co-op Student)
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Ottawa, Canada
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Contributed to tissue engineering and molecular biology research through data collection, lab assays, and animal model maintenance.
- Assisted in the calibration and upkeep of laboratory equipment to preserve accuracy and compliance with institutional protocols.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary research teams to execute project objectives in alignment with study timelines.
Education
Bachelor of Allied Health Science (Honours)
Ontario Tech University
01-2022
Biotechnology Advanced Diploma - Kingston, ON
St. Lawrence College
Kingston, ON01.2019
Skills
- Investigator and site relationship management
- Leadership development and mentorship
- Regulatory compliance
- Stakeholder communication and collaboration
- Training and performance optimization
- Problem solving
- Data accuracy, monitoring, and reporting
- Process improvement and risk mitigation
- Culturally sensitive and patient-centered research
- Multitasking capacity
Certification
Tri-Council Policy Statement 2 (TCPS-2) Certification, 2021
Research Interests
- Cardiovascular disease prevention and therapeutics
- Peptide therapies in preventative medicine
- Health promotion and behavior modification
- Clinical trial engagement and operational excellence
Publications
- Cytisine use vs nicotine replacement therapy in relapsed smokers with heart disease: Feasibility results from a pilot randomized trial, Mir, H., Mullen, K.-A., Heshmati, J., Baldwin, A., Quirouette, E., Serano, E., Coja, M., Pipe, A. L., & Reid, R. D., CJC Open, 7, 8, 1062–1069, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjco.2025.05.005
- Cytisine compared to combination nicotine replacement therapy to reduce cigarette consumption in relapsed smokers: Protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial, Mir, H., Heshmati, J., Mullen, K.-A., Baldwin, A., Quirouette, E., Pipe, A., & Reid, R., Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 11, 1, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-024-01591-4
Conference Presentations
Cytisine versus nicotine replacement therapy in relapsed smokers with heart disease: Feasibility results from a pilot randomized trial, Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation Conference, 2026
Professional Memberships
- Ottawa Health Science Network Research Ethics Board (OHSN-REB), 2023-Present
- Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA), 2025-Present
- Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation Conference Committee, 2025-Present
Timeline
Clinical Research Coordinator II
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
01.2024 - Current
Clinical Research Coordinator I
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
01.2022 - 01.2024
Research Laboratory Technician
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
04.2019 - 01.2022
Research Assistant (Co-op Student)
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
01.2019 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Allied Health Science (Honours)
Ontario Tech University
Biotechnology Advanced Diploma - Kingston, ON
St. Lawrence College