Brandi Caughman

About Brandi Caughman

Brandi Caughman, MS, MSA, PMP has 15 years of Project Management experience which includes seven years of experience in the Contract Research Organization (CRO) Industry. She has served as a Medical Research Manager (Study Director), Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Program Manager, Manager of Project Management, Associate Director of Project Management, and Director of Project Management.As a Manager and (Associate) Director of Project Management, she coached and developed a team of Project Administrators, Project Coordinators, Vendor Managers, Project Managers, and Program Managers. She provides management support and direct supervision to Project Management staff. She is responsible for supporting the creation and implementation of individualized development plans (IDPs), successful performance, employee motivation, and retention of PM staff. Mrs. Caughman provides training, consultation, and oversees metrics on compliance and quality related to the operating activities of assigned staff to ensure project deliverables are met.As a (Senior) Project and Program Manager, she was responsible for large clinical and multi-service projects and programs from pre-initiation to closure. She maintained accountability for all deliverables and timelines and managed the studies\' financial aspects. As a Medical Research Manager (Study Director), she was the main point of contact and liaison for over 80 pre-clinical chemical characterization, GLP in vitro, and GLP in vivo projects. She was responsible for the projects throughout the project management lifecycle and provided proactive updates.

Experience

1. Project Director

   Emergent Cro

   Nov 2025 — Present

   Provide executive oversight and hands-on management for a portfolio of clinical trials, guiding strategy, execution, and quality-Serve as a senior escalation point for Sponsors, sites, vendors, and internal teams-Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, scope, and regulatory compliance-Oversee project financials, forecasting, and resource planning-Act as a strategic advisor to Sponsors, leading high-level communications and governance discussions-Building and maintain long-term, trust-based Sponsor relationships-Lead or support process improvements, SOP updates, and operational efficiencies within Clinical Operations-Partner with the VP of Clinical Operations on departmental initiatives, performance metrics, and scalable systems-Contribute to company-wide strategic initiatives aligned with Emergent CROs long-term growth-Mentor and develop Project Managers, Senior PMs, Project Coordinators, and Clinical Operations Staff-Support cross-functional training, onboarding, and development of internal tools, templates, and best practices-Model high-quality communication, leadership, and Sponsor engagement-Work closely with internal or external Regulatory Affairs, Data Management, Biostatistics, Monitoring, and Quality teams to ensure integrated execution-Represent Emergent CRO professionally in Sponsor meetings, conferences, and internal initiatives

Education

• Georgia Southern University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry

  2006 — 2010

• Washington State University

  Master of Science (M.S.), Molecular Biosciences

  2012 — 2013

• Central Michigan University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Research Administration

  2015 — 2017

Skills

• Glove Box
• Microsoft Word
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Data Analysis
• Databases
• Chemistry
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Cell Culture
• Troubleshooting
• Analytical Chemistry
• Customer Service
• R
• Program Management
• Public Speaking
• Research
• Software
• Experimentation
• Access
• Community Outreach
• Technical Writing
• Organic Chemistry
• Microsoft Office
• Analysis
• Ms Project
• Mass Spectrometry
• Science
• Microscopy
• Teaching