Leslie Nash
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Professional project leader equipped with solid background in driving complex initiatives to successful completion. Strong emphasis on team collaboration, delivering impactful solutions, and adapting to shifting needs. Skilled in strategic planning, resource management, and stakeholder communication. Known for reliability and delivering measurable results.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Director
ICON
02.2022 - 06.2024
- Managed contractual and organizational needs for a $20M global Phase II Oncology study, ensuring project milestones were achieved on time and within budget
- Directed cross-functional teams of 50+ professionals and collaborated with five third-party vendors to optimize project delivery
- Developed and implemented dynamic operational strategies to mitigate risks, resulting in a 20% reduction in study delays
- Oversaw project financials, maintaining detailed projections and actuals of units/hours, and successfully reduced costs by 10% without impacting quality
- Delivered comprehensive weekly status reports and led internal project review meetings, enhancing transparency and decision-making
Senior Project Manager
PPD
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Acted as the primary sponsor contact, managing a large cross-functional team for multiple global trials
- Developed and executed comprehensive project plans, including communication and risk management strategies, achieving 95% adherence to timelines
- Negotiated and managed contracts with third-party vendors, ensuring service alignment with project objectivAnalyzed and optimized project costs and resource utilization, reducing waste by 12
- Collaborated with functional leads to improve team efficiency and ensure alignment with project goals
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
Project Director
Synteract
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Oversaw the startup and management of two global Phase III clinical trials with combined budgets exceeding $15M
- Directed cross-functional teams and worked with functional leads to identify, mitigate, and escalate project risks, ensuring solutions were implemented effectively
- Delivered budget analysis and provided monthly financial forecasts, achieving a 98% accuracy rate
- Managed third-party vendor performance, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards
Senior Project Manager
ICON
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Acted as the primary sponsor liaison, overseeing clinical studies across oncology and neurology
- Managed project teams, vendors, budgets, and resource planning, consistently meeting or exceeding study objectives
Global Project Manager
Chiltern
04.2012 - 02.2018
- Provided oversight and accountability for multiple studies, including respiratory and rare diseases
- Improved project timelines by 15% through enhanced operational strategies and close collaboration with global teams
Senior Global Project Manager
GlaxoSmithKline
06.2005 - 10.2009
- Led multiple global Phase II-III studies across various therapeutic areas, managing budgets exceeding $25M
- Streamlined study operations, reducing timelines by 10% through optimized resource allocation and process improvements
- Managed diverse teams across multiple time zones for seamless coordination of international projects.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Skills
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Vendor Selection and Management
- Scope/Budget management
- Risk Mitigation and Strategic Planning
- Patient Recruitment and Retention Strategies
- GCP Compliance and Regulatory Knowledge
- Stakeholder Communication and Engagement
- Scope development
- Resource forecasting
- Bidding management
- Stakeholder relations
- Conflict resolution
- Resource allocation
- Agreement negotiation
Personal Information
Title: Clinical Project Director
Therapeuticexperience
- Oncology – Glioblastoma Phase II
- Dermatology (pediatric) – Psoriasis Phase IV
- Neurology – Neimann-Pick Type C Phase III
- Neurology – Epilepsy Phase II
- Genitourinary – Benign Prostate Hypoplasia Phase III
- Hepatology – NASH Phase III
- Pain – Fibromyalgia Phase III
- Gastrointestinal – Gastroenteritis Phase IIB
- Musculoskeletal – Osteochondroma Phase IV
- Endocrinology – Osteoporosis Phase III
- Respiratory – Non-Tuberculosis Mycobacterium Phase II
Timeline
Project Director
ICON
02.2022 - 06.2024
Senior Project Manager
PPD
02.2020 - 06.2022
Project Director
Synteract
01.2019 - 02.2020
Senior Project Manager
ICON
02.2018 - 06.2019
Global Project Manager
Chiltern
04.2012 - 02.2018
Senior Global Project Manager
GlaxoSmithKline
06.2005 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Arts -
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
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