Kathryn Thornton
Achiever, Adaptability, Learner, Relator, Ideation
- Role
- Sr Manager, Clinical Sample and Biomarker Operations at SpringWorks Therapeutics
- Location
- Durham, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kathryn Thornton
Strategic and results-oriented Clinical Operations Leader with 10+ years of progressive experience in operations management, biomarker implementation, and cross-functional leadership within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Proven ability to drive clinical development programs, align translational strategies with corporate goals, and manage cross-functional teams across sites. Recognized for optimizing processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Strong communicator skilled at building high-performing teams and cultivating stakeholder relationships.CORE COMPETENCIES* Clinical Operations* Biomarker & Biospecimen Lifecycle Management* Cross-Functional Leadership* Process Improvement & Risk Mitigation* Quality Assurance & Compliance* Stakeholder Engagement* Strategic Planning* Team Development & Mentorship* Budget Oversight* Vendor & CRO Management
Experience
Sr Manager, Clinical Sample and Biomarker Operations
Aug 2025 — Present · Durham, NC, US
Education
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Integrative Biology
2011 — 2016
Skills
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer Service
- Teamwork
- Fundraising
- Social Media
- Management
- Marketing
- Leadership
- Microsoft Word
- Public Speaking
- Microsoft Office
- Laboratory Skills
- Event Planning
- Research
- Time Management
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