Eric O’Brand
Escondido,CA
Summary
Dedicated Clinical Research Associate with 8 years of industry experience, committed to continuous professional development and skill enhancement in clinical research. Expertise in supporting clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and facilitating the successful introduction of life-changing therapies to market. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects while maintaining a focus on quality and efficiency. Passionate about contributing to advancements in healthcare through rigorous research practices and innovative solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Research Associate
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Assisted in investigator selection and qualification process to provide capable investigators with adequate resources to properly conduct trials.
- Supported the study team with Trial Master File (TMF) setup, maintenance, and ongoing quality reviews at the study, country, and site. levels.
- Participated in monthly internal CRO clinical operations calls to provide sponsor visibility and periodically presented various training topics, trends, and risks to site CRAs.
- Liaised with clinical project leader to effectively resolve study-related issues.
- Acted as the primary reviewer of monitoring visit reports for two studies and supervised a team of seven members for monitoring report reviews for larger Phase III studies.
- Conducted periodic data listing reviews in collaboration with data management to identify and mitigate risks and trends across the study.
- Accompanied CRO monitors on site visits as part of sponsor oversight and site engagement to reinforce sponsor support in site operations.
- Liaised with clinical investigator to identify, assess and resolve site performance, quality and compliance issues.
- Reviewed data queries and listings and worked with study centers to resolve data discrepancies.
Clinical Research Associate
ICON
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Traveled to investigative sites to conduct site qualification, initiation, interim monitoring and close-out visits to maintain and enforce regulatory compliance.
- Mentored team members by sharing suggestions and encouraging ideas to deliver successful studies.
- Maintained site monitoring schedules to facilitate effective communication with members of clinical team.
- Liaised with clinical investigator to identify, assess and resolve site performance, quality and compliance issues.
- Reviewed data queries and listings and worked with study centers to resolve data discrepancies.
- Liaised with clinical project leader to effectively resolve study-related issues.
- Reviewed clinical data, source documentation, case report forms and investigative site regulatory files to verify accuracy and completion.
- Monitored safety of human subjects and oversaw consent procedures to comply with local and federal regulations.
- Assisted in investigator selection and qualification process to provide capable investigators with adequate resources to properly conduct trials.
Clinical Research Associate
PPD
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Attended and presented at multiple pre-study investigator meetings alongside sponsor and site representatives.
- Conducted initiation, monitoring and closeout visits to verify study procedures, regulatory documents and data completion.
- Assisted the clinical team in the successful completion of intense data cleaning in preparation for multiple interim analyses and database locks.
- Conducted meetings with sponsor representatives to discuss clinical study developments.
- Served as a peer mentor to junior monitors to ensure a successful transition to the clinical operations team.
- Accompanied junior monitors on visits for training, authorization, and performance assessment.
- Assisted in investigator selection and qualification process to provide capable investigators with adequate resources to properly conduct trials.
- Monitored safety of human subjects and oversaw consent procedures to comply with local and federal regulations.
- Reviewed clinical data, source documentation, case report forms and investigative site regulatory files to verify accuracy and completion.
- Traveled to investigative sites to conduct site qualification, initiation, interim monitoring and close-out visits to maintain and enforce regulatory compliance.
Clinical Research Associate
Syneos Health
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Traveled to investigative sites to conduct site qualification, initiation, interim monitoring and close-out visits to maintain and enforce regulatory compliance.
- Assisted in investigator selection and qualification process to provide capable investigators with adequate resources to properly conduct trials.
- Monitored safety of human subjects and oversaw consent procedures to comply with local and federal regulations.
- Reviewed clinical data, source documentation, case report forms and investigative site regulatory files to verify accuracy and completion.
- Reviewed data queries and listings and worked with study centers to resolve data discrepancies.
- Liaised with clinical investigator to identify, assess and resolve site performance, quality and compliance issues.
- Liaised with clinical project leader to effectively resolve study-related issues.
Education
B.S. - Respiratory Care Management
Independence University
San Diego, CA06.2016
A.S. - Respiratory Therapy
California College San Diego
San Diego, CA06.2014
Non Research Experience
- US Navy Hospital Corpsman
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
Clinical Research Associate
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
08.2023 - 08.2025
Clinical Research Associate
ICON
01.2022 - 08.2023
Clinical Research Associate
PPD
08.2020 - 12.2021
Clinical Research Associate
Syneos Health
10.2019 - 08.2020
A.S. - Respiratory Therapy
California College San Diego
B.S. - Respiratory Care Management
Independence University