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Corrinda Brown-Cryer

Charlotte, NC,United States

Summary

Results-driven Clinical Research Professional with over 5 years of experience supporting clinical trial operations, patient engagement, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in coordinating multi-site studies, developing patient-focused communications, and ensuring adherence to GCP and NIH standards. Proven ability to strengthen sponsor relationships, streamline trial documentation, and enhance operational efficiency. Committed to advancing healthcare outcomes with a long-term goal in genetic counseling and patient-centered care.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Project Analyst I Agreement Coordinator

ICON Plc
12.2024 - Current
  • Improved contract compliance by conducting 100+ quality checks monthly, ensuring 98% accuracy and adherence to regulatory standards.
  • Reduced approval delays by 20% by coordinating ross-country agreements and consultant contracts for pre-trial programs.
  • Strengthened financial oversight by updating budgets for pre-trial programs, enabling accurate forecasting for leadership.
  • Achieved 100% training compliance by assigning project-specific learning modules across study teams.
  • Enhanced financial accuracy by updating budget data and forecasts for project managers.

Philanthropy Coordinator

ARKITEX Foundation (MOA Architecture)
05.2022 - Current
  • Strengthened community engagement by coordinating 10+ partnerships that advanced philanthropic projects.
  • Improved organizational efficiency by managing correspondence and special projects, reducing administrative turnaround time by 30%.
  • Coordinated philanthropic initiatives to align with organizational mission and community needs.

Small Group Facilitator

The Patients Professor Academy(University of Mary)
07.2025 - 08.2025
  • Facilitated research simulation groups for clinical trial engagement, producing feedback that improved clinical study engagement strategies by 25%.
  • Streamlined trial development feedback by analyzing participant responses, producing weekly reports that informed leadership decisions.
  • Improved recruitment and retention in clinical research studies by designing patient engagement strategies.
  • Delivered weekly leadership insights, shaping trial development and recruitment approaches.

Clinical Research Engagement Specialist

Duke Clinical Research Institute
06.2023 - 09.2024
  • Completed NIH and CITI human subjects training and applied requirements across all study trials, ensuring 100% regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
  • Prepared and delivered data management reports to collaborators, sponsors, and project leadership, improving reporting efficiency by 20% and enabling timely decision-making.
  • Facilitated 30+ onboarding calls and sponsor meetings by preparing study protocol feedback data, supporting patient engagement initiatives and sponsor collaboration.
  • Managed distribution of 50+ study materials and trial communications, ensuring timely stakeholder updates and reducing study operation delays.
  • Assisted in translating and preparing ICF reviews, IRB updates, and public-facing study materials, improving patient comprehension and participation rates.

Communications Specialist & Project Coordinator

CBC Consulting Contracted Services
10.2016 - 06.2023
  • Led 15+ client consultations to develop communication strategies, edit business proposals, conduct subject matter research, and create implementation plans, resulting in improved organizational clarity and project execution.
  • Designed and delivered professional communication materials, including brochures, surveys, presentations, newsletters, blogs, and leadership training guides enhancing client branding and stakeholder engagement.
  • Provided end-to-end writing, editing, and administrative support for special projects, ensuring accuracy, alignment with client objectives, and timely delivery. Designed patient-facing materials, surveys, and educational content for various clients, improving clarity and engagement.


Medical Secretary | Patient Care Coordinator

Carolinas Healthcare System
12.2010 - 08.2021
  • Managed scheduling for over 120 patients weekly, ensuring accurate medical documentation, reducing appointment errors by 15%, and enhancing physician workflow.
  • Enhanced patient care by verifying physician dictations before EMR submission, improving accuracy of medical records by 20%.
  • Improved patient understanding by simplifying medical terminology using clear, patient-friendly language, increasing satisfaction scores in follow-up surveys.
  • Expedited patient access to care by serving as liaison for prior authorizations and routing portal inquiries.

Book Editor & Medical Transcriptionist

CBC Consulting Contracted Services
10.2016 - 09.2020
  • Edited and transcribed a 60,000+ word medical biography, simplifying complex medical terminology into layman’s language, which improved reader comprehension and broadened the book’s audience reach by 30%.
  • Produced 20+ health survivor feature articles by organizing and transforming interview transcripts into compelling, reader-focused stories, boosting magazine engagement and readership feedback.
  • Conducted patient follow-up interviews to capture missing information, enhancing article authenticity and emotional impact.

Education

Master of Science - Organizational Leadership

Columbia International University
Columbia, SC

Graduate Certificate - Health Education

Union Institute & University
Cincinnati, OH

Bachelor of Arts - English

Francis Marion University
Florence, SC

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Clinical Trial Operations
  • Patient Engagement
  • Regulatory Compliance (GCP, IRB, NIH)
  • Data Management
  • Medical Writing / Scientific Communication
  • Patient Advocacy & Health Equity
  • Collaboration
  • Sponsor & Stakeholder Communication
  • Protocol Review
  • EMR Systems
  • Microsoft Office, Veeva, SharePoint, Asana, Qualtrics, Adobe Suite

Certification

Good Clinical Practice | The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Clinical Trials - October 2024 | [Credential ID HHSN27201201000024C]

PATIENTS Professors Academy | University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) - August 2024 | [Credential ID 66d0ad1b31aa321818ccd247]

COVID-19 Contact Training | Coursera - January 2021 | [Credential ID RSDM2U3AHXWG]

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Small Group Facilitator

The Patients Professor Academy(University of Mary)
07.2025 - 08.2025

Project Analyst I Agreement Coordinator

ICON Plc
12.2024 - Current

Clinical Research Engagement Specialist

Duke Clinical Research Institute
06.2023 - 09.2024

Philanthropy Coordinator

ARKITEX Foundation (MOA Architecture)
05.2022 - Current

Communications Specialist & Project Coordinator

CBC Consulting Contracted Services
10.2016 - 06.2023

Book Editor & Medical Transcriptionist

CBC Consulting Contracted Services
10.2016 - 09.2020

Medical Secretary | Patient Care Coordinator

Carolinas Healthcare System
12.2010 - 08.2021

Master of Science - Organizational Leadership

Columbia International University

Graduate Certificate - Health Education

Union Institute & University

Bachelor of Arts - English

Francis Marion University
Corrinda Brown-Cryer