Christopher Goolsby

About Christopher Goolsby

Clinical Research professional with 9 years of industry experience—7 at Clinical Research Sites (from Early Development Sites to Late Phase Sites) and 2 as a Project Manager at a Global CRO, specializing in early development (Phase 1 and 1b). I’ve worked across a wide variety of therapeutic areas and trial phases, and bring a unique understanding of both site operations and sponsor-side project delivery in my experience.I specialize in managing timelines, budgets, CRO/vendor performance, and cross-functional team collaboration. I’m passionate about improving clinical trial efficiency and creating unique cross functional dynamics that promote trial success as well as enhanced communications.

Experience

1. Project Manager

   Ppd

   Jul 2023 — Present

   I manage early-phase (primarily Phase 1b) clinical research projects on behalf of biotech sponsors, serving as the central operational lead from study start-up through close-out. I coordinate cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure trials are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory standards.Key Responsibilities & Achievements: • Act as the primary point of contact between biotech clients and internal CRO teams, ensuring alignment on study goals and deliverables. • Oversee end-to-end management of Phase 1b clinical trials across a range of therapeutic areas. • Lead cross-functional coordination across clinical monitoring, regulatory, data management, and pharmacovigilance teams. • Act as the trial Clinical Operations Lead, overseeing the progress of Clinical Monitoring efforts and creating plans to ensure source data verification is as up to date as possible. This includes the review of Monitoring Visit Reports. • Manage vendor relationships and performance to ensure contract compliance, quality standards, and timeline adherence. • Support site identification, feasibility, and activation activities to meet enrollment goals. • Monitor study budgets, track changes, and provide regular financial forecasting updates. • Lead regular sponsor and internal team meetings to track milestones and resolve operational challenges. • Contribute to risk assessment and mitigation planning at the study level.

Education

• Stetson University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Integrative Health Science

  2012 — 2015

• St. Petersburg College

  Associates In Arts, General

  2010 — 2012

Skills

• Data Entry
• Budgets
• Creative Writing
• Event Planning
• Research
• Customer Satisfaction
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Time Management
• Teamwork
• Social Media
• Windows
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Customer Service
• Management
• Photoshop
• Cpr Certified
• Clinical Trials
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Computer Hardware
• Critical Thinking
• Social Networking