Elizabeth Feathers

About Elizabeth Feathers

I\'m an experienced clinical research professional with a decade of expertise in clinical trial operations, study start-up, and team leadership. I have a strong working knowledge of ICH GCP, HIPAA, and FDA regulations, along with a proven ability to manage cross-functional teams, streamline workflows, and drive operational excellence.I am currently leading a team dedicated to clinical trial study and site start-up, I’m passionate about improving healthcare through research, mentoring others, and fostering collaboration and thrive in dynamic environments where big-picture thinking, continuous learning, and patient-centered impact are at the core.Happy to connect with professionals committed to advancing clinical research and improving patient outcomes!

Experience

1. Supervisor, Clinical Operations

   NMDP

   Dec 2023 — Present

   Lead a team of seven Study Start-Up Specialists focused on clinical trial study and site start-up activities within the CIBMTR CRO Services group. Oversee resource planning, staff performance, and workflow alignment to ensure timely and compliant execution of regulatory and operational deliverables. Provide mentorship and training, foster team engagement, and drive consistency in project responsibilities and career development.Manage clinical systems for regulatory document collection and tracking, implement process improvements, and author SOPs and training materials to support operational excellence. Serve as a key point of escalation for project issues, collaborating with leadership to develop and implement effective solutions. Support cross-functional collaboration and maintain professional communication with investigators, sponsors, and internal stakeholders.Contribute to departmental strategy by monitoring operational metrics, optimizing resource allocation, and promoting a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.CIBMTR Clinical Research Organization (CRO) Services supports trials of all phases, with specific expertise in Phase I and Phase II trials. Offering full CRO capabilities, CIMBTR CRO Services specializes in the design and oversight of hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) and other cellular therapy clinical trials, with a focus on collaboration with organizations for the highest-impact clinical trials.

Education

• Oklahoma State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Microbiology/Cell and Molecular Biology

Skills

• Computer Proficiency
• Clinical Trials
• Microscopy
• Medical History
• Volunteering
• Patient Safety
• Epic Systems
• Laboratory Techniques
• Research
• Basic Life Support (Bls)
• Microbiology
• Patient Recruitment
• Cpr Certified
• Medical Terminology
• Venipuncture
• Clinical Research
• Good Clinical Practice (Gcp)
• X-Ray
• Vital Signs
• Microsoft Office
• Medical Records
• Leadership