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, SCGraduate 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
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