Robert Wiard Email & Phone Number

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

2017-2018- Clinical Research Associate II2015-2017 - Clinical Research AssociateProvide monitoring of clinical research protocols in the therapeutic areas of Alzheimer’s disease, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.• Perform site selection, initiation, monitoring and close-out visits in accordance with contracted scope of work and good clinical practice. • Monitor clinical sites through periodic visits; perform onsite reviews of files and records; review study data for quality assurance.• Track essential documents and other data throughout duration of each study; monitor progress and prepare comprehensive reports documenting all aspects of each clinical site.• Communicate and liaise with study sites to ensure all clinical aspects of trial are adhered to in accordance with protocol, sponsor directives, state and federal regulations and policies.• Evaluate the quality and integrity of study site practices related to the proper conduct of the protocol assuring adherence to applicable regulations and SOPs. Identify and escalate quality issues to project team as necessary.Quintiles and IMS Healthcare have joined to become IQVIA as of 06Nov17.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

2002-2015 – Principal Scientist/Investigator1998-2002 – Research Scientist1995-1998 – ScientistDesigned, validated, executed and reported numerous in vivo assays to support and examine therapies for treatment of obesity and diabetes. Test models included diet induced obese rodents, genetic models of obesity and transgenics. Experiments involved the measurement of metabolic parameters, food consumption, weight loss and insulin sensitivity assays.• Successfully functioned as a study manager who planned, coordinated and led cross-departmental teams both locally and across sites. Effectively communicated study needs ensuring high quality study outcomes.• Reviewed, implemented and validated new technologies/assays to support anti-obesity research efforts which played an instrumental role in the progression of compounds to candidate selection.• As a key member of several project teams, successfully managed multiple work streams with competing priorities while ensuring integrity of study data and adhering to established timelines. Conducted analysis of study results which were presented at project team meetings.• Received 7 awards for outstanding performance as part of the Research and Development Recognition Program.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

1994-1995 – Research Scientist II1987-1994 – Jr Research Pharmacologist1985-1987 – Research AssistantDeveloped and implemented in vivo models to evaluate novel compounds for the treatment neuropsychiatric disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, stroke, anxiety and depression.