Leslie L. Jared
Charlottesville
Summary
Results-driven Director of Nurse Navigation with expertise in strategic planning and operational improvement. Proven track record in policy writing and research collaboration, enhancing pediatric brain cancer initiatives and driving clinical project management.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nurse Navigation
ChadTough Defeat DIPG Founcation
Saline
04.2021 - 12.2023
- Developed partnerships with medical institutions for research collaboration.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Led strategic planning to advance pediatric brain cancer research initiatives.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.
- Served as a public spokesperson at industry events or conferences.
Nurse Navigator
Cancer Commons
Palo Alto
04.2019 - 04.2021
- The Nurse Navigator was a specialized registered personal advocate who helped all registered patients navigate a treatment process for their oncology diagnosis. This included assessing emotional, clinical, financial, psychological, spiritual and other patient needs along with answering patient questions. Additionally, patients were guided to national tumor boards along with attending tumor boards as the patient’s advocate.
Senior Clinical Operations Manager
Clinipace Worldwide
Morrisville
12.2015 - 04.2019
- The Sr. Clinical Operations Manager was responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of monitoring services for clinical projects, including direct communication and interaction with investigative sites/monitors/Sponsor. Delivers monitoring services to Project Management. Lead and mentor Clinical Operations Managers.
Clinical Operations Manager
Clinipace Worldwide
Morrisville
04.2013 - 12.2015
- Responsible for the day to day leadership and management of monitoring services for clinical projects including direct communication and interaction with investigative sites/monitors/sponsors. Deliver monitoring services to Project Management. Serve as backup in the absence of Project Manager. Develops and maintains project specific tools and training materials. Reviews, manages and tracks trip reports. Provides sponsor support and communication for monitoring and the site which includes conference calls, team training and meeting planning. Assist the Project Manager with management and analysis of enrollment, coordination and management of the project budget, grant administration and sponsor invoicing. Prepares and delivers presentations to sponsors/industry.
Senior Clinical Research Associate
Clinipace Worldwide
Morrisville
06.2008 - 03.2013
- Assure integrity of clinical data with respect to accuracy, accountability, and documentation through review of case report forms, source documents, and medical records. Participate in CRA or protocol specific training and development activities. Assist with the development of departmental and project-specific standard operating procedures. Lead CRA for large study managing 40+ CRA’s.
Senior Clinical Research Associate
Worldwide Clinical Research
Overland Park
01.2001 - 06.2008
- Company Overview: (acquired by Clinipace)
- Clinical monitoring of Phase I – Phase III trials
- (acquired by Clinipace)
Clinical Consultant
Clinical Study Management, LLC.
Saint George
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Manage all aspects of Phase l – IV clinical trials. Assure adherence to project timelines and budgets. Direct large programs with multiple protocols including large international studies from home-based office. Clinical monitoring of studies.
Project Director
PRA International
Charlottesville
01.1996 - 01.2001
- Manage all aspects of Phase II – IV clinical trials. Coordinate activities for team members for cross-functional departments. Serve as primary sponsor liaison on assigned projects. Direct large programs with multiple protocols including large international studies. Assure adherence to project timelines and budgets.
Project Director
Corning Besselar, Inc.
Nashville
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Managed on-going Phase II – IV investigative clinical trials to assure compliance with both FDA and sponsor pharmaceutical specifications. Developed and assisted others in developing protocols, informed consent forms, regulatory binders, study coordinated handbooks, and other monitoring tools as required by the study, as well as study-specific guidelines. Helped develop the management skills of Clinical Research Associates, Clinical Research Assistants, and Clinical Study Assistants. Coordinated investigative research agreement negotiations. Ensured adherence to all clinical trial timelines and budgets.
Senior Clinical Research Associate
ClinTrials Research, Inc.
Nashville
01.1991 - 01.1994
- Participated in CRA or protocol-specific training and development activities. Assured integrity of clinical data with respect to accuracy, accountability, and documentation through review of case report forms, source documents and medical records. Assisted with the development of departmental and project-specific standard operating procedures. Assisted with writing of narratives and interim/final study reports.
Research Clinical Specialist
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville
01.1986 - 01.1991
- Managed the Cardiac Arrhythmia Suppression Trial, NIH sponsored multicenter trial at six hospitals in the Nashville area. Assured integrity of clinical data by establishing facility compliance with FDA and IRB regulations. Prepared IRB annual reports for ongoing studies. Supervised ongoing Phase I – III clinical trials to assure compliance with FDA and sponsor specifications.
Clinical Nurse Specialist/Manager
Cumberland Hall
Nashville
01.1985 - 01.1986
- Managed the Adolescent Unit that included staffing/management of personnel and patient populations.
Nurse Consultant (Interim position)
Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute
Nashville
01.1983 - 01.1985
- Consulted for administrative matters within the institute. Provided input for policies and procedures. Participated in interviewing and recruiting prospective employees. Chairman if the Nurse Practice Committee. Provided in-services to employees on an ongoing basis.
Clinical Nurse Specialist/Manager
Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute
Nashville
01.1983 - 01.1985
- Responsible for total management of the Acute Care Floor including staffing/management of personnel and the patient population.
Staff Nurse II
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville
01.1981 - 01.1983
- Total responsibility for patient care in the Coronary Care/Medical Intensive Care Units.
Staff Nurse II
St. Elizabeth Medical Center
Lafayette
01.1977 - 01.1980
- Total responsibility for patient care in the Coronary Care/Medical Intensive Care Units.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN12-1986
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-1980
Skills
- Policy writing
- Strategic planning
- Research collaboration
- Staff mentoring
- Operational improvement
- Clinical project management
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Coaching and mentoring
- Program management
- Client relations
Publications
- Methods for assessing quality life in the Cardiac Arrhythmia Suppression Trial (CAST), Wiklund I, Gorkin L, Pawitan Y, Schron E, Schoenberger J, Jared LL, Shumaker S, Quality of Life Research, 1992, 1, 187-201
- Interaction of procainamide and N-acetyl-procainamide in man, Funk-Bretano C, Jared LL, Roden DM, Woosley RL, Circulation, 1987, 76, 520
Continuing Professional Development
- Sigma Theta Tau
- Drug Information Association
Licensure And Certification
Registered Nurse, Virginia
Timeline
Director of Nurse Navigation
ChadTough Defeat DIPG Founcation
04.2021 - 12.2023
Nurse Navigator
Cancer Commons
04.2019 - 04.2021
Senior Clinical Operations Manager
Clinipace Worldwide
12.2015 - 04.2019
Clinical Operations Manager
Clinipace Worldwide
04.2013 - 12.2015
Senior Clinical Research Associate
Clinipace Worldwide
06.2008 - 03.2013
Senior Clinical Research Associate
Worldwide Clinical Research
01.2001 - 06.2008
Clinical Consultant
Clinical Study Management, LLC.
01.2001 - 01.2008
Project Director
PRA International
01.1996 - 01.2001
Project Director
Corning Besselar, Inc.
01.1994 - 01.1996
Senior Clinical Research Associate
ClinTrials Research, Inc.
01.1991 - 01.1994
Research Clinical Specialist
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
01.1986 - 01.1991
Clinical Nurse Specialist/Manager
Cumberland Hall
01.1985 - 01.1986
Nurse Consultant (Interim position)
Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute
01.1983 - 01.1985
Clinical Nurse Specialist/Manager
Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute
01.1983 - 01.1985
Staff Nurse II
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
01.1981 - 01.1983
Staff Nurse II
St. Elizabeth Medical Center
01.1977 - 01.1980
Master of Science - Nursing
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
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