Annie Carter
VP Research & Healthcare Operations Leader | Building High-Performing Clinical Research Enterprises | 28+ Years | Consultant & Advisor | Expert in Governance, Compliance & Strategic Growth
- Role
- Advisory Board Member at Patientx, Inc
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Annie Carter
I create scalable, sponsor-ready research organizations.With 28 years as a healthcare and research executive, I’ve overseen multi-site clinical research operations—driving strategy, ensuring compliance, and optimizing financial outcomes for complex health systems. My focus is on transforming fragmented research programs into trusted, high-performing platforms that sponsors and CROs, while expanding clinical trial access for patients and providers.Most recently, as VP of Research and Chief Research & Education Officer for a major integrated health system, I managed a $30M enterprise portfolio, directed more than 3,500 Phase I–IV clinical trials, and led a 380+ member workforce across hospitals, clinics, and community sites. This role involved expanding research into new markets, strengthening relationships with sponsors and CROs, and modernizing our operations with CTMS, eTMF, and AI-powered trial matching—boosting speed, accuracy, and enrollment.During the COVID-19 pandemic, I quickly launched over 45 pediatric and adult therapeutic and vaccine studies, establishing a continuous, multi-hospital research model during emergency conditions.Earlier, I managed a $65M global research portfolio across over 30 military medical centers, acting as Institutional Official and Federalwide Assurance Signatory, responsible for FDA, OHRP, and DoD compliance both financially and programmatically.I’m recognized for building lasting trust with investigators, collaborators, and sponsors, developing effective leadership teams, and leading research operations that combine speed, quality, and regulatory excellence. I’m always eager to connect about scaling research platforms, forging partnerships, and growing innovative healthcare models.
Experience
Advisory Board Member
Nov 2025 — Present
Serve as an Advisory Board Member contributing strategic insights on patient experience and participant engagement across clinical research programs. Offer operational insights from community research settings to guide organizational strategy and growth.
Education
University of Washington
Bachelor of Science - BS
2008 — 2010
University of Washington
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Change Management
2008 — 2010
Find verified contacts for anyone on LinkedIn
Unifers gives sales teams verified emails and direct dials, enriched profiles, and outreach that lands in the inbox.
Free plan included · No credit card required
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.