Kimberly Wright

About Kimberly Wright

Strategic patient and site engagement leader with 26+ years of experience clinical trials with a focus in global clinical project management as well as patient and site engagement and retention. Proven track record in optimizing enrollment timelines, implementing DEI-focused strategies, and reducing site burden through innovative, data-driven solutions. My passion lies in enhancing clinical trial enrollment through effective and efficient patient and site engagement strategies. Key competencies include:• Patient recruitment and retention strategies and site management• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives• Global clinical project management• Feasibility studies and enrollment optimization• Clinical trial risk assessment and analysis• Financial, contract, and vendor management• Leadership of global teams in matrix environmentsProven track record of meeting milestones with high-quality deliverables. Eager to leverage my extensive experience for a role offering growth and upward mobility in the clinical research sector.Throughout my career, I have successfully navigated the complex landscape of clinical trials, from small-scale studies to large, multi-center global trials across various therapeutic areas, ensuring the highest standard of care throughout the patient journey.

Experience

1. Senior Patient Recruitment Lead

   Parexel

   Dec 2019 — Present · Raleigh-Durham, NC, US

   Oversees the development and implementation of targeted recruitment, retention and site engagement strategies that will encourage DEI and patient centricity as well as drive enrollment and maintain patient retention. • Develop, analyze and maintain operational site engagement tactics to motivate sites in accelerating trial execution and optimize enrollment in order to meet and exceed enrollment goals. • Create an integrated approach, combining site management expertise with patient-centric recruitment strategies, enhancing trial quality, improving forecasting accuracy, accelerating study start-up time and ultimately leading to more successful clinical trial outcomes.• Function in a cross-functional matrix, serving as an escalation point of contact between the study team and sites for early engagement and ongoing issue resolution.• Ensure proper DEI representation and patient centricity by providing direction to all relevant internal and vendor teams. • Recommend, implement and manage innovative recruitment services including patient identification and screening, site feasibility and engagement, digital outreach strategies, community engagement including Patient Advocacy Groups (PAGs), referral network management, patient retention strategies, data analytics and reporting, customized recruitment plans, regulatory compliance and multi-channel communications.• Maintain a patient and site focused lessons learned document based on sponsor, indication and patient population to be utilized for the betterment of future studies.• Conduct Return on Investment (ROI) and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) analyses for key initiatives to be shared with internal and external shareholders.• Act as an SME (Subject Matter Expert) supporting team programs and special projects.

Education

• The College of New Jersey (Trenton State College)

  Certificate in International Business

• The College of New Jersey

  Bachelor of Science, Business with a concentration in Marketing