Christopher Dowd Email & Phone Number

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

The Deputy Executive Director (DED) of the ASH Research Collaborative (ASH RC) collaborates with the Executive Director to support the ASH RC Board in the establishment, implementation, and development of an overarching strategic vision for the ASH RC. The DED supervises assigned staff teams and oversees the daily functions of the Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Research Network, the Multiple Myeloma (MM) Research Network, and the Data Hub team to plan, implement, and evaluate progress towards the… Show more The Deputy Executive Director (DED) of the ASH Research Collaborative (ASH RC) collaborates with the Executive Director to support the ASH RC Board in the establishment, implementation, and development of an overarching strategic vision for the ASH RC. The DED supervises assigned staff teams and oversees the daily functions of the Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Research Network, the Multiple Myeloma (MM) Research Network, and the Data Hub team to plan, implement, and evaluate progress towards the ASH RC strategy and activities related to accelerating research in the field of hematology. The DED also supports the financial performance of the RC, including directing business development and revenue generation efforts. Show less

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Supports the ASH Research Collaborative's (ASHRC) Board in the establishment, implementation, and development of an overarching strategic vision for the program. The Director leads the ASH RC in identifying, developing, and implementing strategies that create growth opportunities that contribute to the long-term sustainability. The Director also identifies trends in emerging markets and collaborates on the development of proposals to provides professional services and solutions for current… Show more Supports the ASH Research Collaborative's (ASHRC) Board in the establishment, implementation, and development of an overarching strategic vision for the program. The Director leads the ASH RC in identifying, developing, and implementing strategies that create growth opportunities that contribute to the long-term sustainability. The Director also identifies trends in emerging markets and collaborates on the development of proposals to provides professional services and solutions for current and prospective clients; identifies where the research- and data-driven output of the Data Hub and Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Research Network align with the needs of pharmaceutical industry, academic institutions, government and other prospective clients; works collaboratively across ASH and ASH RC to leverage internal resources and best practice to effectively and efficiently deliver on established priorities. The Director also collaborates with executive leadership to ensure that the organization’s goals, objectives, and strategies are aligned with its mission and vision. Show less

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

As Deputy Director, I develop, implement, and evaluate strategies for building commercial relationships and driving revenue growth for the ASHRC. I identify market trends in hematologic drug development and collaborate with staff and volunteers to develop proposals to provide professional services and solutions for current and prospective clients in the pharmaceutical industry, academia, and other potential markets. Working in collaboration with the staff and volunteer leadership of the Data… Show more As Deputy Director, I develop, implement, and evaluate strategies for building commercial relationships and driving revenue growth for the ASHRC. I identify market trends in hematologic drug development and collaborate with staff and volunteers to develop proposals to provide professional services and solutions for current and prospective clients in the pharmaceutical industry, academia, and other potential markets. Working in collaboration with the staff and volunteer leadership of the Data Hub and Sickle Cell Disease Clinical Trial Network, I also work to ensure that products, services, and other deliverables fully meet the requirements and expectations of our customers, and serve as the primary contact in the areas of proposal development, contract negotiations and other legal/financial/communications matters that might arise during the course of business development activities. Show less

Bethesda, Md

Provides management support of all business related activities across the Clinical Affairs department. The responsibilities include being an IT product owner for a custom build application to support CFF in its interactions with the Care Center Network, oversight of the Phase 4 research business unit, leads the Clinical Affairs budgeting and contracts management process, leads the annual and quarterly strategic business planning process, leads the accounting of all special projects… Show more Provides management support of all business related activities across the Clinical Affairs department. The responsibilities include being an IT product owner for a custom build application to support CFF in its interactions with the Care Center Network, oversight of the Phase 4 research business unit, leads the Clinical Affairs budgeting and contracts management process, leads the annual and quarterly strategic business planning process, leads the accounting of all special projects, participates in cross-departmental committees as the Clinical Affairs representative and assists the Senior VP of Clinical Affairs with the overall coordination of the team's efforts. Show less

Bethesda, Md

In addition to functioning as the Clinical Research Program Manager, this role provides project management support across all of Clinical Affairs to help achieve the operational objectives and improve efficiency across the department. The role includes collaboration with all members of the team to plan, implement, track and evaluate project activities.

Bethesda, Maryland

Manage Phase IV clinical trials for the CF Foundation including the integration of CF Foundation Patient Registry Data into the trial design. Experience with negotiating contracts, licensing agreements and managing budgets for Phase IV trials. Experience with managing CRO vendors on behalf of pharmaceutical sponsors. Additional responsibilities include: managing the CF Foundation biorepository and developing and managing the execution of the CF Foundation PortCF Data Quality Audit Program.

Manager of Clinical Operations for the PMG Research, Inc subsidiary in Hickory, NC (Unifour Medical Research Associates)

Conducted clinical trials in Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Weight Loss, Vaccine, COPD, Type II Diabetes

Worked on the Medical/Surgical Floor assisting with patient care, OB floor assisting with labor, delivery and post-partum care and on the Surgical floor assisting surgeons during a variety of procedures (i.e. C-Sections, hernia repairs, appendectomies and other general surgeries)

Mba, Business

Taken classes in International Business, Marketing, Managerial Economics, Cost Accounting, Creativity, Negotiations, Business Policy &.

Bachelors, Biology

Activities and Societies: Golf Club, Intramural Baseball, Soccer and Basketball Graduated with Honors (3.91 GPA)