Carrie Carpenter

About Carrie Carpenter

Dynamic Senior Director with 29+ years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical research and development, providing global strategic leadership in clinical operations and portfolio management for complex therapeutic programs. Recognized for advancing operational excellence across large, high-value portfolios as well as focused biotech accounts. A proven matrix leader with strong strategic foresight, innovative problem-solving, and the ability to align diverse stakeholders around shared objectives. Skilled at building and sustaining global cross-functional partnerships, streamlining processes, and driving collaboration to accelerate delivery. Trusted for consistently solving complex operational challenges while upholding the highest standards of quality, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

Experience

1. Sr Director, Global Clinical Operations- Account Lead

   Parexel

   Mar 2023 — Present

   Responsible to strategize, lead, and manage key client partnerships within Global Clinical Operations (GCO) to ensure Parexel delivers quality projects to its clients and achieves agreed operational targets. Responsible for the clinical partnership strategy, directly or indirectly managing and developing staff that support that partnership and their performance, continuously striving for operational excellence, controlling overconsumption, and interacting directly with clients in a way that results in repeat business. Ensure that appropriate management practices are in place on the partnership (e.g, retention and development plans) to retain staff and maintain the project and business continuity. Responsible for actively promoting new business by participating in project bids and client presentations as appropriate. Responsible for liaising with senior levels of management within GCO. Maintain oversight responsibilities of the partnership across GCO, working with leaders in Site Management, SSU, & Feasibility to review and influence GCO’s performance with that client. Point of contact for GCO in Therapeutic Strategy for their therapeutic area of expertise, partnering with Medical Centers of Excellence as requested. Responsible for working directly with the client at C-level with the ability to shape and drive clinical work within the account.

Education

• Xavier University

  BSN, Nursing

  1991 — 1995

Skills

• Clinical Trials
• Ich-Gcp
• Fda
• CRO
• Oncology
• Protocol
• Clinical Monitoring
• Clinical Research Associates
• Cancer
• Gcp
• Clinical Operations
• Clinical Research
• Edc
• Therapeutic Areas
• Ctms