Bouchra S. Rucker

About Bouchra S. Rucker

Clinical Research Professional with 20+ years of combined research experience including project coordination. Proven ability to lead, develop, and coach through strong leadership and effective communication skills. Able to coordinate activities that ensure quality, consistency, and integration of study data and progress operational deliverables to time cost and quality objectives from Study Specifications through study close-out activities and Clinical Study Reports. Have worked with and lead cross-functionality, with internal and external partners, on global studies across different phases of drug development. Excels at working in a collaborative environment and adept in making effective decisions under pressure, while managing multiple stakeholders needs.Specialties: ICH GCP, FDA Regulations, Oncology, Respitory Therapy Areas, IVRS-CTM interface, WBDC systems, Global Site Management, Vendor Management, Data Management, Site Engagement and Partnerships

Experience

1. Sr Associate Directer, Site Engagement Lead

   AstraZeneca

   Mar 2022 — Present · US

   As a site engagement leader my focus is on building and maintaining strong relationships with sites in clinical trials to ensure successful recruitment, retention, and data quality. I work to improve site performance, understand site needs, and propose solutions to accelerate trial activities. Relationship Building:Establish and nurture strong relationships with investigators, site staff, and other relevant stakeholders at research sites. Site Needs Assessment:Understand the specific needs, challenges, and opportunities of individual sites. Site Engagement Strategy:Develop and implement strategies to improve site engagement, recruitment, and retention. Communication and Collaboration:Facilitate clear communication and collaboration between sites and the clinical trial team. Trial Optimization:Identify and implement solutions to improve trial performance, such as streamlining processes, addressing challenges, and optimizing recruitment efforts. Data Quality:Ensure data quality and integrity through effective site engagement and communication. On-site and Remote Oversight:May support on-site and/or remote trial oversight activities. Stakeholder Management:Partner with trial teams and relevant stakeholders to obtain in-depth requirements for site and for the clinical trials Site Feasibility Assessments:Participate in site feasibility assessments to evaluate the suitability of sites for clinical trials. Collaboration with Other Organizations:Partner with other clinical trial departments and organizations within the company to ensure a holistic approach to site engagement. DE & I:Ensuring that the needs of appropriate investigational sites are considered locally during the early planning phase to meet DE & I targets.

Education

• Cedarville University

  BA Liberal Arts, Majoring in Social Work

  1989 — 1993

Skills

• Crf Design
• Ich-Gcp
• Oncology Clinical Research
• Clinical Operations
• 21 Cfr Part 11
• Clinical Data Management
• Lifesciences
• Biotechnology
• Drug Development
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Sop
• Gcp
• Fda
• Clinical Trials
• Clinical Study Design
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Inform
• Institutional Review Board (Irb)
• Electronic Data Capture (Edc)
• Irb
• CRO
• Life Sciences
• Electronic Data Management
• CRO Management
• Regulatory Requirements
• Ind
• Clinical Research
• Oncology
• Protocol
• Clinical Development
• Regulatory Submissions
• Data Management
• Edc
• Therapeutic Areas
• Ctms
• Good Clinical Practice (Gcp)
• Phase I
• Validation
• Clinical Monitoring
• Clinical Trial Management System (Ctms)