Michelle Knieriem
About Michelle Knieriem
Michelle Knieriem is a Manager of Clinical Contracts and Outsourcing at Arcus Biosciences, where she has worked since 2021. She has over two decades of experience in clinical contracts and grant management, having held various roles at organizations such as PRA Health Sciences, GenVec, Inc., Pfizer, Syneos Health, and MedImmune.
Current Role at Arcus Biosciences
Michelle Knieriem serves as the Manager of Clinical Contracts and Outsourcing at Arcus Biosciences. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the management of clinical contracts and outsourcing strategies within the organization. Her role focuses on ensuring compliance and efficiency in clinical trial operations in California, United States.
Professional Experience in Clinical Contracts
Before joining Arcus Biosciences, Michelle Knieriem accumulated extensive experience in clinical contracts. She worked at PRA Health Sciences from 2014 to 2019, first as a Contracts and Grants Analyst and later as a Global Contracts and Grants Associate. Her responsibilities included managing contracts and grants for clinical trials, enhancing her expertise in the field.
Previous Positions in the Industry
Michelle Knieriem has held several significant positions in the clinical research industry. She worked as a Clinical Contracts Manager at GenVec, Inc. from 2010 to 2011 and as a Senior Clinical Trial Business Associate at MedImmune from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, she served as a Project Associate at Pfizer from 2000 to 2003 and as Principal, Site Grant Management at Syneos Health from 2019 to 2021.
Educational Background
Michelle Knieriem earned her Bachelor of Science degree in General Studies from The University of Connecticut. Her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation for her career in clinical contracts and outsourcing.