Laurence Mercier-Lafond
Clinical Research Leader at Merck
- Role
- Associate Director, Site Management at Merck
- Location
- Boston, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Laurence Mercier-Lafond
Clinical Operations leader with extensive Sponsor & site-level experience across global Phase 2 & 3 trials. Recognized for fostering strong relationships with internal teams, CROs and investigative sites to drive high-quality execution and patient-centered trials. Proficient at protocol optimization, team leadership and global stakeholder engagement.CORE COMPETENCIES• Clinical Trial Start-Up & Execution (Phases 2 & 3)• Cross-Functional Leadership & Vendor Oversight• Protocol Development & Operational Feasibility• Strategic Recruitment & Retention• Scientific Leader & Site Engagement Strategy• International Site Management• GCP Compliance
Experience
Associate Director, Site Management
Apr 2022 — Present · Boston, MA, US
Built and led a team of Principal Scientists (Sr Mgrs) across 6 concurrent global Phase 2 & 3 trials; retained 100% of team members post-acquisition at the 2-year mark• Achieved enrollment milestone ahead of schedule for two label expansion trials by developing trial-specific recruitment & retention strategies and leveraging metrics to inform changes in strategy, as applicable• Developed a rescue and engagement prioritization strategy, leveraging Medical Affairs’ field-based team, for a Phase 2 proof-of-concept trial to mitigate enrollment timeline delays• Spearheaded Scientific Leader engagement plan and supported global KOL strategy in collaboration with Medical Affairs; tracked engagements for quarterly reports• Led the management and oversight of the program\'s global Steering Committee• Partnered with Clinical Development to enhance protocol clarity and operational feasibility• Identified program gaps and aligned cross-trial strategies to improve site consistency and performance; drove the creation and dissemination of program-wide best practices through established communication channels• Developed global site selection criteria and timeline planning in partnership with cross-functional teams• Taskforce member improving onboarding process for new clinical team members
Education
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Skills
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Clinical Research
- Public Speaking
- Microsoft Office
- Scuba Diving
- Research
- Teaching
- Microsoft Word
- Good Clinical Practice (Gcp)
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