Derek Petersen

About Derek Petersen

I am a certified clinical data manager (CCDM) with over 15 years of experience in leading clinical data operations for major pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. My background includes portfolio and program management, data analysis, and industry subject matter expertise, as evidenced by my contributions to research publications and editorial board membership in the field of clinical data management.Most recently, I served as the therapeutic area lead for immunology and multiple sclerosis at Biogen, overseeing study-level clinical data leads and cross-functional asset teams. I advanced drug development through approval and post-marketing requirements, managing clinical data program resource forecasts and assignments, conducting vendor qualifications, and optimizing clinical data management elements. I also fostered and sustained a high-performing, collaborative team through performance management practices and team building. My goal is to leverage my skills and knowledge to support innovative and impactful clinical research and drug development.

Experience

1. Director, Clinical Data Management

   Scholar Rock

   Apr 2024 — Present

Education

• University of South Dakota

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology / Chemistry

Skills

• Data Analysis
• Clinical Trials
• Ich-Gcp
• Clinical Research
• Database Interoperability
• Biotechnology
• Leadership
• Teaching
• 21 Cfr Part 11
• Community Outreach
• Database Quality Audits
• Crf Design
• Edc
• Clinical Data Management
• Ctms
• Public Speaking
• CRO
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Data Validation
• Data Management
• Cdisc
• Gcp
• Clinical Development