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Valerie Watson, Curriculum vitae
Curriculumvitaeof: Valerie Watson, CCRC
205 Copper Square Drive, Bethel, CT 06801
vwatson2410@gmail.com
(203)994-4962 (mobile)
QUALIFICATIONS:
 Highly-focused, with a strict attention todetailand accuracy.
 Multi-tasking combinedwith excellent project managementskills and the ability to workwithin strict
deadlines.
 Outstanding interpersonal skills, building positive relationships withstudy participants and sponsors.
 Strong advocate of teamwork, performance excellence andcontinuous improvement.
EXPERIENCE
2011-Present DANBURY HOSPITAL, DEPARTMENT OFMEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH Danbury, CT
Clinical Research Coordinator
 Responsible for theoverall coordination, organization, communication andefficientimplementation of
clinical trials.
 Responsible for patient recruitment, coordination of care of the researchpatients, protocol
implementation, data collection and query resolution.
 Responsible for screeningpatients for study participationby reviewing medicalrecord, collaborating with
medical and researchstaff as necessary.
 Assists withobtaining and documenting informed consentaccording to standardoperating procedures.
 Maintains accurate and through documentation onallsource documents and casereport forms for each
study patient, resolvingall patient queries.
 Coordinates andparticipates in monitoring visits/audits with regulatory agencies and sponsors.
 Participates in investigator, coordinator or study initiation meetings as required.
 Responsible for educatingthe hospitalstaff about protocols throughin-services, written materials and
one-on-one interaction, for each studypatient and for generalmarketing.
 Demonstrates flexibility in daily routineand effectively accommodates the needs of the job(i.e.:
late/early patient enrollment)
 Participates in investigator, coordinator or study initiation meetings as required.
 Responsible for regulatory documentpreparation for new andexistingIRBsubmissions.
 Responsible for all adverse event reporting and proper documentation.
 Responsible for conducting subject visits in accordance with sponsor protocolandGCP/ICHguidelines.
 Responsible for preparingrecruitment plans and advertisement materials for sponsors.
 Responsible for investigationalproduct accountability includingreceiving investigationalproductfrom
sponsor/CRO, providing appropriatestorage of products andsupplies according toICHguidelines,
ensuring the proper dispensingof the IP, ordering and returningused and unusedIP.
 Assists in the account management of researchfunds, including paymenttracking from the sponsor to the
institution and payments topatients.
 Responsible for organizing, planning, and presenting quarterly patient educationsessions.
 Assists in training and development of new employees within the researchdepartment.
2008-2011 DANBURY OFFICEOF PHYSICIANSERVICES, PC, PULMONARY DEPARTMENT Danbury, CT
AdministrativeAssistant/Clinical Research Coordinator
 Coordinated protocol implementation, obtaininganddocumentinginformed consent, IRBreporting,
query resolution, clinical data collection, reimbursement, serious adverse event reporting and retentionfor
clinical trials.
 Assisted with budget development and maintenance.
 Assisted with implementation of new policies and directives in accordance with organizationalguidelines
 Extrapolated and prepared data for monitoring andquality assurancepurposes.
 Decreased office expenditures byimplementingneeded controls on medicaland surgicalsupply stock,
office supplies andstandardizing ordering procedures.

 Assisted with development and implementationof new electronic medicalrecord and pharmacy
management system.
 Provided training and supportfor department and network staff through electronic system transitions.
2005-2008 Scheduler/Secretary Danbury, CT
 Answered phones, triagedcalls andtook messages, scheduled patientappointments, outpatient
procedures and testing.
 Created daily assignment log for accountability and toensurethat allsecretarialtasks were completed in a
timely manner
 Obtained, verified, and updated allinsurance informationto ensure proper andefficientregistration at
patient arrival
 Obtained medical transcriptionfromphysicians to ensure promptprocessing byfile staff.
 Functioned as a medical assistant and receptionistwhenstaffing needs demanded.
 Created and implemented training guides, and competencyevaluations for new secretarialand file room
staff.
 Assisted with clinical trial visits and data entry.
2001-2005 Medical Assistant/Secretary Danbury, CT
 Demonstrated proficiencies in taking patientmedicalhistories, ROS, andvitalsigns as wellas performing
veinpunctures, EKGs, Simple Pulmonary Exercise Tests and medication teaching.
 Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation, andmaintenance of allfacilities, exam rooms and equipment.
 Developed efficiency-enhancingworkflow/process improvements thatmade it possible toaccommodate
increasing responsibilities necessitated byincreasing provider productivity.
 Developed a safetystepfor bariatric patients toeliminate the exam room table hazardandtoincrease
accessibility.
 Efficiently handled administrative duties toensurethat providers could focus onpatient satisfaction and
increase productivity.
 Created and implemented training guides, and competencyevaluations for new medicalassistants to
ensure that consistency was achieved when trainingnew staff members.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Association of Clinical ResearchProfessionals (ACRP) – certified clinicalresearch coordinator – Active
Model Agreements & Guidelines International (MAGI) – Active
Society of Clinical Research Associates, Inc. (SoCRA) – Active
Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) - Active
SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
 2008 – AttendedGCP/ICHseminar providedby Genentech for the EXCELS study.
 2008 – AttendedDiversity in the Workplace Training provided byDanbury Hospital.
 2008 – AttendedManager/Supervisor training provided by DanburyHospital.
 2010 – AttendedICH/GCP trainingprovided byBoehringer Ingelheim.
 2011 – NIHWeb-basedtraining course “Protecting Human ResearchParticipants.”
 2011 – MAYO Medical Laboratories –“Handling/Offering for Transportation of Dangerous Goods.”
 2011 - Attended ICH/GCP training provided by Boehringer Ingelheim.
 2011 – AttendedICH/GCP trainingprovided byNovartis Pharmaceuticals.
 2012 – ACRP CertifiedClinical Research Coordinator Exam –Passed
 2012- Attended IATATraining provided by the State of Connecticut.
 2012 - Attended ICH/GCP training provided by Boehringer Ingelheim.
 2013 – AttendedICH/GCP “transcelerate” training providedby Boehringer Ingelheim.
 2013 – AttendedICH/GCP trainingprovided byPearlTherapeutics.
 2013 – NIHWeb-basedtraining course renewal“ProtectingHuman Research Participants.”
 2013 – BLS for the Healthcare Provider provided by the American HeartAssociation
 2014 – AttendedIATArenewal trainingprovided bytheState of Connecticut.
 2014 – AttendedICH/GCP trainingprovided byAradigm.
 2014 – Medidata certified professional

 2015 – AttendedICH/GCP trainingprovided byGlaxoSmithKline
 2015 – BLS for the Healthcare Provider course renewalprovidedby the American HeartAssociation
EDUCATION
May 2010 WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY Danbury, CT
B.A. in Biology
 Researchprojects: “EcologicalImpactof Exotic Earthworm Introduction to NortheasternHardwood
Forests”and analysis of sedimentmetagenome community within Lake Zoar.
 Metagenome analysis of soilsedimentfromLake Zoar was presentedat WestConn Research Day, May
14, 2010.
 Elective courseworkin; Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Genetics, Cell& Developmental
Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, andMedicinalChemistry.

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