Note: While I have a connection to Amgen, opinions are my own and do not represent Amgen's position.Health Equity, Patient Centricity, and DEI Leader. Global Clinical Research and Medical Affairs Director. Experienced biotechnology industry professional with over 13 years in clinical research, medical affairs, diversity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, global external engagement, and alliance development. Proven track record of developing and executing on long-term strategies, building cross-functional teams, and leading key activities to drive enterprise wide health equity and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments, to advance global medical affairs strategic imperatives across a therapeutic area portfolio, to maximize clinical trial feasibility and site management processes, and to improve diversity and representation in clinical trials.In addition to clinical research, medical affairs, and management consulting, my experience also includes public health research, which has consistently focused on racial, ethnic, and gender related disparities in healthcare access and health outcomes. Outside of my day job, I am a mentor for women and girls interested in STEM fields to empower them to persist and succeed in their educational and career pursuits. I recently graduated with my DrPH degree while working full-time from the #1 public Public Health School in the country, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Gillings School of Public Health, where my dissertation research studied barriers to oncology clinical trial participation for people from minoritized communities.Key Professional Skills: External Engagement | Strategic Planning | Clinical Trial Optimization | Corporate Communications | Program and Project Management | Clinical Research Operations and Oversight | Cross-Industry Collaboration
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