Laura MacNair, Phd
Toronto,ON
Summary
Clinical Development Scientist with a PhD in Neuroscience specializing in clinical trial design, clinical document development, and scientific communications. Detail-oriented and self-directed individual with a proven track record of meeting tight deadlines. Skilled in protocol development, data interpretation, and communication of clinical studies. Strong team-player and cross-functional collaborator. Experience working with thought leaders and external vendors leading to delivery of high quality clinical research.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Scientist
Canopy Growth Corporation
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Lead clinical trial protocol development and data interpretation for novel cannabinoids and older adult health.
- Drafted manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations of study data; developed investigator brochures for IRB and IND submissions.
- Participated in CRO and academic partner selection for sponsored studies.
- Acted as medical/scientific resource for Commercial, Communications, Education, Government Relations, and Legal teams in form of publications, white papers, and presentations.
- Managed publication tracking and planning with Communications and Medical Affairs teams for nonclinical and clinical manuscripts.
Clinical Research Scientist
Canopy Growth Corporation
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Assisted in developing, drafting, and reviewing Phase I-II clinical trial protocols, CSRs, and manuscripts.
- Prepared clinical documents for regulatory submissions (e.g. investigator brochures) for IRBs, CTAs, and INDs.
- Liaised with Medical Affairs to assist with dissemination of preclinical and clinical data.
- Performed literature reviews to identify gaps in cannabinoid safety and knowledge in therapeutic areas of pain, mood, sleep, and neurodegenerative disorders.
- Lead project management of Phase II clinical trials (study budgets, timelines, external vendors, coordination, and monitoring) in areas of anxiety and neurodegenerative disorders.
Research Associate
Canopy Growth Corporation (formerly Canopy Health Innovations)
04.2017 - 08.2018
- Provided scientific input and coordinate development of preclinical and clinical documents for review and discussion with Management team (e.g., protocols, investigator brochures, research proposals) .
- Performed literature reviews to identify gaps in cannabinoid knowledge in therapeutic areas of pain, mood, sleep, and neurodegenerative disorders.
Education
Ph.D. - Laboratory Medicine And Pathobiology
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON03.2017
B.Sc(Hons) - Life Sciences
Queen’s University
Kingston, ON05.2010
Skills
Clinical Research
Medical Writing
Scientific Communications
Data Analysis
Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Microsoft Office 365
Timeline
Senior Scientist
Canopy Growth Corporation
09.2020 - 12.2022
Clinical Research Scientist
Canopy Growth Corporation
08.2018 - 09.2020
Research Associate
Canopy Growth Corporation (formerly Canopy Health Innovations)
04.2017 - 08.2018
Ph.D. - Laboratory Medicine And Pathobiology
University of Toronto
B.Sc(Hons) - Life Sciences
Queen’s University
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