Ryan Womer

About Ryan Womer

I am a seasoned clinical operations and systems leader with more than a decade of experience guiding global trial execution, clinical systems ownership, and operational strategy in the pharmaceutical industry. Recognized for bridging the gap between business and technology, I specialize in aligning systems and processes with business needs to drive trial efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver high-quality insights.Throughout my career, I have supported clinical development across R&D by managing enterprise-level systems such as Veeva Clinical Vault, establishing operational data strategies, and leading cross-functional projects that strengthen governance and adoption. My background spans both sponsor-side leadership and vendor management, equipping me with a unique ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, CROs, and technology partners to deliver measurable impact.Currently, I serve as Clinical Systems Business Owner at Biogen, where I oversee governance of key clinical systems, manage vendor engagement, and ensure system adoption across the global R&D community. Previously, I held leadership roles at Biogen, Greenphire, and DrugDev, where I directed global initiatives, improved operational data governance, and managed client delivery teams overseeing complex trial portfolios. These roles honed my ability to optimize systems and operations to support clinical research at scale.

Experience

1. Associate Director, Clinical Business Systems

   Biogen

   Aug 2025 — Present

   Manage oversight and governance of Biogen’s Clinical Management Systems, primarily Veeva Clinical Vault, ensuring stability, compliance, and optimal use across the global R&D user community.• Partner with R&D leadership to define evolving system requirements and convert those needs into precise system configurations and business process adjustments.• Represent the business during technology implementation projects, ensuring that new features and upgrades align with operational goals and regulatory expectations.• Facilitate organizational change management efforts, including training, communications, and process re-engineering, that improve adoption and reduce user resistance.• Collaborate with cross-functional partners across Biogen to define and maintain data standards, ensuring data quality and governance across multiple systems.• Serve as the primary liaison between Biogen IT, R&D business teams, and external software vendors, ensuring clear prioritization of enhancements, bug fixes, and new functionality.• Advocate for the needs of R&D business units during vendor roadmap discussions, influencing the prioritization of system improvements and long-term technology strategy.• Roll out process improvements within clinical systems that enhance trial efficiency, reduce redundant data entry, and streamline system workflows for global teams.• Oversee day-to-day system administration, access provisioning, and issue resolution to maintain business continuity.• Monitor release schedules and evaluate new product features to determine business impact and readiness for deployment.

Education

• Commonwealth University-Lock Haven

  Bachelor's degree, International Business

  2005 — 2010

• Harvard Business School Online

  Certificate of Management Excellence: Leading Change and Organizational Renewal

Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Leadership
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Business Process Improvement
• Management
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Electronic Payments
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office
• International Finance
• Accounts Payable & Receivable
• Financial Reporting
• Clinical Trials
• Sap Erp
• Clinical Research
• Project Management
• Client Relations
• Account Management
• Finance
• Clinical Data Management
• Payment Systems
• Data Analysis
• Client Services
• Process Improvement