Flor Vazquez Avila
Associate Director Clinical Operations @Avania
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WORK HISTORY
Associate Director Clinical Operations @Avania
Durham, NC, US
Managing the daily operations of the Project Management team, including responsibility for adequate project resourcing and employee workload. Contributing to a healthy department P&L through active discussion with country manager about financial metrics. • Supervision and mentoring Project Managers to help drive department deliverables and initiatives within budget. This includes identifying department training and technology needs • Oversee the quality of the department in compliance with applicable SOPs, ISO14155 / ICH-GCP and all applicable (local) regulations. Interface with QA on planning of internal audit, study audit and timelines for follow-up on audit reports. • Drive productivity through analysis of process to define better ways of working in a changing environment, including SOP improvements. Identify current industry trends and bring forward implementation solutions to the team. Be a change advocate and implementer. • Internal Project Review Governance Process; oversight of project review forms, presentations, hot list • Support Audits • Support and define recruitment and retention initiatives to attract and retain talent. Advocate and strengthening the Avania Culture in a challenging employment environment • Business development - Prepare budgets and forecasts; May lead bid defense meetings and support as an executive leads for certain key clients
EDUCATION
University of Buenos Aires
Master's Degree, EDUCATION
El Buen Ayre
High School
University of Buenos Aires
Bachelor's Degree, EDUCATION
SKILLS
ABOUT FLOR VAZQUEZ AVILA
Senior Clinical Operations leader with more than 20 years of experience guiding global clinical research organizations through complex delivery, governance, and transformation initiatives. I specialize in scaling clinical operations, strengthening quality systems, and aligning operational execution with business strategy across multinational portfolios.In my current role as Associate Director of Clinical Operations at Avania, I provide portfolio-level oversight of clinical operations delivery and governance in compliance with ISO 14155, ICH-GCP, and applicable regional regulations. I partner closely with executive leadership on resource strategy, financial forecasting, inspection readiness, and business development initiatives. I also serve as the enterprise Business Owner for Avania’s Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS), leading company-wide implementation, governance, and adoption to enable scalable, compliant clinical operations across all regions.Previously, during more than two decades at IQVIA/Quintiles, I led global initiatives focused on regulatory readiness, operational optimization, training, and cross-functional delivery within complex, multinational programs. My work consistently centered on improving predictability, transparency, and sustainable performance across the clinical trial lifecycle.I am known for my collaborative, pragmatic leadership style and for building high-performing teams that thrive in dynamic, highly regulated environments. I am particularly motivated by opportunities that require strategic leadership, operational rigor, and the ability to guide organizations through change while maintaining the highest quality standards.
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