Travis Conley

About Travis Conley

Transformational clinical operations executive with 15+ years leading global programs across Phase I–IV trials, real-world evidence studies, and therapeutic portfolios. Proven track record in portfolio oversight, strategic sponsor engagement, CRO management, and cross-functional team leadership. Expert in designing clinical delivery frameworks that improve trial performance, regulatory outcomes, and patient-centric strategies—especially in rare disease, hematology/oncology, gastroenterology, and metabolic indications. Combines PhD-level scientific acumen with enterprise operational discipline to scale performance across global teams.

Experience

1. Sr Director, Project Leadership Group, Rare Disease, Oncology & Hematology

   Medpace

   Aug 2022 — Present

   Led strategic portfolio delivery for Phase I–IV trials across multiple continents• Liaised directly with VP Clinical Ops and executive stakeholders for trial performance updates• Oversaw 5+ Project Managers and cross-functional resourcing to ensure compliance and KPI delivery• Key escalation points for sponsor concerns and operational strategy

Education

• Purdue University

  Undergraduate in Kinesiology, Kinesiology and Exercise Science

  1998 — 2003

• Ball State University

  Master’s Degree, Exercise Physiology

  2003 — 2005

• Ball State University

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Muscle Physiology

  2003 — 2008

Skills

• Muscle
• Protocol Development
• Project Management
• Laboratory Skills
• Leadership
• Employee Training
• Clinical Nutrition
• Medical Devices
• Clinical Research
• Good Clinical Practice (Gcp)
• Physiology
• Muscle Physiology
• Public Speaking
• Protocol
• Laboratory
• Study Start
• Scientific Writing
• Data Analysis
• Data Management
• Site Visits
• Research
• Science
• Management
• Team Leadership
• Clinical Project Management
• Clinical Trial Management System (Ctms)
• Clinical Trials
• U.s. Food and Drug Administration (Fda)
• Teaching
• Strategic Planning
• Molecular Biology