Brandy Kurtz
Senior Manager | Study Start-Up Passionate about transforming lives through science and contributing to innovations that drive meaningful change.
- Role
- Senior Manager Study Start-up at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Location
- Holyoke, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Brandy Kurtz
Accomplished clinical research professional with extensive subject matter expertise in study start-up and site activation. Passionate about transforming lives through science and contributing to innovations that drive meaningful change. I have proven track record of streamlining the site activation process, consistently reducing timelines from site selection to ready to enroll. Possessing a comprehensive knowledge of clinical research regulations and methodologies I am equipped to navigate complex challenges effectively. As a transformative and servant oriented leader, I am committed to developing high-performing, results-oriented teams while fostering a culture of psychological safety. By empowering individuals, driving innovation, and leading with empathy, I help teams achieve excellence while ensuring they feel valued, supported, and heard.I thrive in highly collaborative environments and am best suited for roles where I am given ownership and accountability to get results and make an impact.
Experience
Senior Manager Study Start-up
Jun 2024 — Present
Successfully reduced SSU timelines by 40% on sponsor’s largest trial using new internal study delivery model.Significant contribution to efforts to building an in-house Study Start Up teamLead development and implementation of Study Start-Up Best Practice Guide including a full complement of supporting working instructions, templates and trackers.Create and lead global, cross-functional trainings for local study team development and alignment.Conduct interviews, onboarding, training, and continued mentoring for team members. Veeva Clinical Vault (VCV) Champion | SME – Providing subject matter expertise, support and guidance for local country operations teams. Including managing open office hours, process improvements, and liaising with global VCV team.Serve as a subject matter expert to lead and/or represent the team on local and global working groups.Identify grey areas and knowledge gaps and provide immediate resolutions and long term solutions.
Education
NDMU School of Integrative Health
MS Certificate , Health & Wellness Coaching
2012 — 2013
Northwestern State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Psychology
2005 — 2010
Cape Cod Community College
Associate of Arts - AA, Psychology
1999 — 2002
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Certificate , Clinical Research Administration
2004 — 2005
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