Kristi Balacy
About Kristi Balacy
Kristi Balacy serves as the Associate Director of Clinical Operations at Bolt Biotherapeutics, Inc., bringing extensive experience in managing clinical trials, particularly in rare diseases and oncology. She has held various roles in clinical operations across multiple organizations, demonstrating expertise in financial budgeting, cross-functional collaboration, and process improvements.
Current Role at Bolt Biotherapeutics
Kristi Balacy serves as the Associate Director of Clinical Operations at Bolt Biotherapeutics, Inc., a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees clinical operations, ensuring that clinical trials are executed efficiently and effectively. Her responsibilities include managing study teams and implementing process improvements to enhance productivity and information sharing within the organization.
Previous Experience in Clinical Operations
Before her current role, Kristi Balacy held several positions in clinical operations across various organizations. She worked as a Clinical Trial Manager at Pharmacyclics from 2014 to 2016 and as a Clinical Research Associate II at ICON plc from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, she served as a Senior Site Manager at ReSearch Pharmaceutical Services from 2012 to 2013, and as a Senior Lead Clinical Research Associate at Ansun Biopharma, Inc. from 2013 to 2014.
Education and Qualifications
Kristi Balacy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of California, Irvine. She also earned a Master of Advanced Studies in Clinical Research from the University of California, San Diego. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both the scientific and operational aspects of clinical research.
Expertise in Clinical Trials and Therapeutics
Kristi Balacy has extensive experience managing clinical trials, particularly in the fields of rare diseases and oncology. She has a proven track record of leading programs from early phases through proof of concept to the execution of Phase 3 studies. Her therapeutic experience includes working on conditions such as Cushing syndrome, achondroplasia, and diabetic kidney disease.
Skills in Financial Management and Team Leadership
Kristi Balacy demonstrates expertise in financial budgeting and forecasting for clinical operations. She promotes cross-functional collaboration by leveraging her deep knowledge of science and operations. Additionally, she has built and managed high-functioning study teams, achieving an average employee retention of three years, which reflects her leadership capabilities and commitment to team development.