Kevin G. Ricks

About Kevin G. Ricks

As a clinical researcher and someone with a passion for constantly learning, Kevin has gained extensive problem-solving skills and an ability to adapt to changing environments that has helped him understand how to work effectively under pressure. He focuses on collaborating with team members, often times in a leadership role, towards achieving accurate study results. Kevin\'s studies and work experience have inspired him to use that knowledge to focus on the more difficult medical problems in society, most notably in the area of cardiology and innovative therapeutics. He has noted experience in wet synthetic chemistry under Dr. Werner Tjarks and moderate training in biochemistry skills and techniques from Dr. Dale Hoyt. He concentrates on the big picture and solve problems by looking outside of the box to find the answer.

Experience

1. Clinical Trial Manager

   ICON plc

   Oct 2023 — Present · US

   To act as the Functional Lead from Clinical Research Services with responsibility for delivery of all clinical aspects of clinical studies. • To oversee and serve as the liaison between the Project Manager and a group of Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) assigned to a given clinical study, for the delivery of all aspects of monitoring and site management, ensuring consistency with ICH/GCP and applicable ICON SOPs, applicable regulations, the Monitoring Plan and ensuring the clinical portion of the study is inspection ready at all times.• Lead clinical resources in a matrix environment, as required, including Clinical Trial Assistants and Clinical Research Associates (CRAs)• Set expectations for the study team and drive a performance culture through their teams:o Develop supporting staff skills, encourage growth and provide regular performance feedback.o Act as mentor and help to train junior staff.o Communicate expectations, set clear goals and objectives for the study(ies) to clinical team memberso Lead by example and motivate all assigned clinical team members

Education

• The Ohio State University

  Master of Science (M.S.), Applied Clinical and Preclinical Research

• The Ohio State University

  BS, Pharmaceutical Sciences

Skills

• Translational Research
• Grant Writing
• Protocol Development
• Sop
• Regulatory Affairs
• Data Analysis
• Research Design
• Clinical Research
• Clinical Development
• Clinical Trials
• Research Ethics
• Ich-Gcp
• Pk/Pd
• Adme
• Biostatistics
• Manuscript Development
• Clinical Data Management
• Drug Development
• Clinical Pharmacology
• Pathophysiology
• Pharmacology
• Pharmacogenomics
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Biopharmaceuticals
• Biotechnology
• Medical Terminology
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organization Skills
• Strategic Thinking
• Cross-Departmental Coordination
• Glp
• Animal Models
• Toxicology
• Electrocardiography Collection (Dog, Nonhuman Primate)
• Multiple Dosing Techniques (Animal)
• Animal Behavior
• Clinical Observations (Animal)
• Phlebotomy (Multiple Species)