Brandon Woodruff Email & Phone Number

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

With a comprehensive understanding of industry standards and regulations, I oversee a portfolio of research applications to ensure protocol congruence and compliance. I play a key role in the review and approval process for 250+ annual regulatory submissions and collaborate with academic affiliates to enhance research processes. As the IRB reliance liaison, I facilitate the IRB and IRB reliance processes for over 150 studies while supporting the IRB Manager in implementing training plans and operational improvements. Notably, I established a seamless reliance process by standardizing the SMART IRB Reliance Agreement, optimizing efficiency and eliminating the need for managing individual, complex contracts.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

I effectively managed a dynamic portfolio of approximately 1,200 active studies requiring annual continuing review. With systematic organization skills, I ensured adherence to regulatory requirements and consistently completed reviews in a timely manner.To enhance consistency and efficiency, I introduced over 20 standardized templates, minimizing process deviation and fostering streamlined operations. Additionally, I conducted quality assurance (QA) reviews, including monitoring and recordkeeping assessments, to maintain compliance with established standards and policies.Key Contributions:✓ Handled minutes for IRB meetings with exceptional accuracy, consistently achieving a +99% accuracy rate during postmeeting audits.✓ Implemented an improved CITI training verification process that accelerated study approval timelines by +12%.✓ Conducted a comprehensive SWOT analysis for the IRB website, resulting in a remarkable +50% increase in web traffic within just three months. This enhanced user engagement and facilitated easier access to vital information.✓ Displayed meticulous attention to detail in organizing databases to identify and track trends in reportable events. This initiative led to a significant +60% increase in investigations, bolstering the organization's risk management capabilities.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

I provided assistance in presenting reports on KPIs to the Vice President of Research and the Medical Executive Committee, effectively summarizing and highlighting key milestones to keep track of progress. Additionally, I oversaw the gatekeeping responsibilities for a diverse team of over 35+ IRB members and Human Research Protection Program staff, ensuring strict adherence to confidentiality, integrity, and regulatory compliance. Moreover, I exemplified strategic thinking and long-term vision by implementing a recognition program to identify research excellence, which led to the recruitment of 12+ mentors to guide and support researchers.Key Contributions:✓ Enforced strategic thinking in streamlining processes which significantly boosted consultations to 260+ per year.✓ Implemented a cutting-edge cloud-based project management tool, revolutionizing the operations of the organization's Human Research Protection Program and leading to over +20% increase in overall productivity.