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Breana Watkins

LITTLE ROCK

Summary

Detail-oriented clinical research professional with progressive experience across multiple research roles, currently serving as Assistant Director of Clinical Trials. I have 8 years of Clinical Research ex Proven ability to oversee study operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead site teams to meet enrollment and data quality targets. Strong background in patient coordination, protocol adherence, and sponsor/CRO communication. Holds a Medical Assistant degree with a solid clinical foundation.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director of Clinical Trials

Lynn Institute of the Ozarks
Little Rock
07.2025 - Current
  • Track enrollment metrics and develop strategies to improve recruitment and retention
  • Oversee daily clinical trial operations, ensuring compliance with protocols, GCP, and regulatory requirements
  • Manage and mentor clinical research staff, including coordinators and research assistants
  • Coordinate with sponsors, CROs, and investigators to ensure timely study start-up, enrollment, and closeout
  • Review and approve source documentation, eCRFs, and regulatory binders for accuracy and completeness
  • Lead site audits and monitoring visits, addressing findings and implementing corrective actions

Clinical Research Coordinator

Lynn Institute of the Ozarks
Littlerock
09.2019 - 07.2025
  • Coordinated clinical trial activities and ensured compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Managed participant enrollment and maintained accurate study documentation.
  • Collaborated with investigators to develop and implement study protocols.
  • Scheduled and organized monitoring visits for sponsors and regulatory bodies.
  • Trained and supervised junior research staff in study procedures.
  • Facilitated communication between study teams and external stakeholders.
  • Monitored data collection processes to ensure quality and consistency.
  • Assisted in the preparation of reports for institutional review boards.
  • Communicated effectively with investigators, study staff, sponsors, vendors, IRB personnel, and other stakeholders throughout the life cycle of the trial.
  • Maintained accurate up-to-date tracking logs for all aspects of clinical research activities including but not limited to adverse events, serious adverse events, concomitant medications, lab results .
  • Monitored patient safety during clinical trials according to established guidelines.
  • Collaborated with sponsors and investigators to carry out efficient and fully compliant research trials.
  • Reviewed CRFs for completeness and accuracy before database entry.
  • Adhered to standards in areas involving data collection, research protocols, and regulatory reporting.
  • Assisted in the preparation of Institutional Review Board submissions for clinical trials.
  • Kept patient care protocols and clinical trial operations in compliance.
  • Conducted routine visits to research sites to ensure compliance with protocol requirements.

Clinical Research Coordinator

Arkansas Primary Care Clinic
Little Rock
01.2018 - 09.2019
  • Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
  • Directed daily data entry and query resolution of multiple studies for the clinical trials department.
  • Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals, and case report form requirements.
  • Educated patients regarding all facets of clinical study participation.
  • Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials in accordance with study timelines and budgets.
  • Coordinated clinical trials focused on disorders such as Endometriosis, Atopic Dermatitis, Sickle Cell Disease, Type II Diabetes, and Hot Flashes.
  • Created source documents, maintained reports, and met with monitors on routine site visits.

Clinical Research Assistant

Arkansas Primary Care Clinic
Little Rock
08.2017 - 01.2018

Handled study start-up

  • Maintained Regulatory Documents
  • Ensured compliance with company procedures, SOPs, and ICH guidelines.
  • Attended sponsor investigator meetings and site monitoring visits when applicable.
  • Interact and correspond with cooperative groups, Institutional Review Board, and regulatory agencies. Assisted the Study Coordinator with subject visits and scheduling.
  • Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals, and case report form requirements.
  • Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
  • · Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.

Education

Medical Assistant - Medical

Remington College
Little Rock, AR
05-2011

Skills

  • Clinical trial management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Data analysis
  • Protocol development
  • Source documentation
  • Patient recruitment
  • Team collaboration
  • Quality assurance
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Staff training
  • Auditing processes
  • Project management
  • Staff management
  • Task delegation
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Timeline

Assistant Director of Clinical Trials

Lynn Institute of the Ozarks
07.2025 - Current

Clinical Research Coordinator

Lynn Institute of the Ozarks
09.2019 - 07.2025

Clinical Research Coordinator

Arkansas Primary Care Clinic
01.2018 - 09.2019

Clinical Research Assistant

Arkansas Primary Care Clinic
08.2017 - 01.2018

Medical Assistant - Medical

Remington College
Breana Watkins