Katherine Merkouris
About Katherine Merkouris
Katherine Merkouris is the Associate Director, Regional Clinical Compliance Lead at Bristol Myers Squibb in Canada, with extensive experience in clinical trial analytics and compliance.
Company
Katherine Merkouris is currently working at Bristol Myers Squibb as the Associate Director, Regional Clinical Compliance Lead. Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company known for its focus on transforming patients' lives through science. Katherine's role primarily involves overseeing clinical compliance within the region to ensure that industry guidelines and regulations are strictly adhered to. She collaborates closely with global and regional teams to maintain high standards of clinical operations and continuous improvements.
Title
Katherine Merkouris holds the title of Associate Director, Regional Clinical Compliance Lead. In this capacity, she is responsible for ensuring compliance with clinical trial processes, protocols, and regulatory and ethical requirements within her region. Her role involves leadership in compliance-related activities, coordinating with various internal and external stakeholders, and driving the continuous improvement of clinical operational processes.
Education and Expertise
Katherine Merkouris has a strong educational background in the sciences, having attained both a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Microbiology and Immunology and a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Immunology from McGill University. With extensive experience in clinical trial analytics, Katherine is proficient in study planning, feasibility assessments, and forecasting. She possesses a deep understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and is experienced in contract negotiation, informed consent forms (ICF), and clinical budget management.
Professional Background
Katherine Merkouris has accumulated extensive professional experience across various roles at Bristol Myers Squibb. She has served as Manager of Clinical Operations, Feasibility Specialist in Clinical Trial Analytics, Senior Clinical Site Manager, Clinical Site Manager, and Clinical Data Manager at different times. Previously, she also worked as a Senior Clinical Data Coordinator at IQVIA. Her professional journey spans diverse roles that have provided her with a comprehensive understanding of clinical operations, protocol management, and data coordination.
Industry Experience
Throughout her career, Katherine Merkouris has gained significant experience in various therapeutic areas, including oncology, immunoscience, and diabetes. Her role in clinical compliance and continuous improvement at Bristol Myers Squibb allows her to leverage her expertise to enhance research processes, improve systems, and communicate valuable insights. She is passionate about coaching, training, and effectively conveying research findings and improvements to teams and stakeholders, helping to ensure clinical trials are conducted efficiently and ethically.