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Laura Wilson

Wishaw ,UK

Summary

Resourceful and driven individual with over 16 years of experience in managing international clinical trials. Proven expertise in cross-functional collaboration, vendor management, budget oversight, milestone tracking, and risk management, including CAPA implementation. Skilled in delivering study team and site training, maintaining Trial Master Files, and planning investigator meetings. Successfully supported the delivery of multiple Phase 3 studies across Europe, Africa, North America, Asia Pacific, Japan, China, and Latin America, mainly within Immunology and Internal Medicine therapeutic areas.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Trial Vendor Senior Manager

IQVIA
Home Based, UK
09.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated closely with study teams as a core member of Clinical Trial Team, contributing to protocol development and managing vendor-related planning.
  • Led vendor engagement across the trial lifecycle, including kick-off meetings, service delivery oversight, issue resolution and project close -out.
  • Ensured vendor service excellence by monitoring performance against quality and service level standards.
  • Partnered with Vendor Start-up Managers and Procurement to develop Study Specification Worksheets (SSWs), review proposals, and support contract negotiations and amendments.
  • Accountable for vendor cost control, including budget reviews, invoice reconciliation, and purchase order close-out.
  • Managed vendor-related activities including, UAT testing, supply logistics, user access, system training and escalation point for vendor-related queries
  • Created and maintained vendor risk maps and mitigation plans, documented and escalated issues to alliance leads if project delivery could be compromised.
  • Acted as escalation point for vendor-related queries and collaborated with global teams to resolve risks and issues.
  • Contributed to continuous process improvement initiatives in partnership with the VPM Community and GCO Process.

Senior/Expert Global Trial Manager

IQVIA
Home Based, UK
06.2018 - 09.2023
  • Delivered operational trial milestones in collaboration with the Global Trial Director, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and compliance standards.
  • Contributed to the development of study protocol, study tools, training materials, and trial documentation.
  • Supported supply forecasting in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Acted as primary contact for country-related queries and procedural guidance.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams including data management, clinical development, country organizations and vendors.
  • Supported lifecycle budget planning, forecasting, and cost tracking at trial level.
  • Created and maintained vendor risk maps and mitigation plans
  • Led trial sub-teams and chaired meetings within delegated responsibilities; documented and reported study progress and resolutions.
  • Participated in design of Case Report Forms (CRFs), edit checks, and statistical analysis plans in collaboration with data and statistical teams.
  • Contributed to Data Review Plan and participated in data review activities.
  • Ensured compliance with SOPs and best practices; promoted continuous improvement and shared lessons learned across teams.
  • Participated in onboarding and training of new team members.
  • Contributed to global initiatives and working groups within Global Development Operations (GDO) function.

Education

Master of Science - Chemistry

University of Strathclyde
United Kingdom
09.2002 - 06.2007

Skills

  • Project and study management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Vendor Management
  • Budget management
  • Risk and issue management
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership abilities
  • Quality assurance
  • Process improvement and compliance

Affiliations

  • Travel
  • Running - Training for first 10k
  • Reading

Timeline

Trial Vendor Senior Manager

IQVIA
09.2023 - Current

Senior/Expert Global Trial Manager

IQVIA
06.2018 - 09.2023

Master of Science - Chemistry

University of Strathclyde
09.2002 - 06.2007

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