Christine Dyer Ward
About Christine Dyer Ward
Christine Dyer Ward serves as the Senior Manager for Expanded Access and Investigator Sponsored Research at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, where she has worked since 2021. Her extensive background includes roles at FORMA Therapeutics, Karyopharm Therapeutics, and Brigham and Women's Hospital, among others.
Work at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals
Christine Dyer Ward currently serves as Senior Manager of Expanded Access and Investigator Sponsored Research at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's initiatives in Waltham, Massachusetts. Prior to her current role, she worked as Manager of Expanded Access and Investigator Sponsored Research at Deciphera from 2019 to 2021.
Previous Experience in Clinical Research
Christine has extensive experience in clinical research, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. She was a Senior Clinical Trial Manager at FORMA Therapeutics, Inc. for three months in 2019. Additionally, she served as Clinical Project Manager at New England Research Institutes, Inc. from 2015 to 2016. Her role at Brigham and Women's Hospital spanned ten years, where she held positions including Senior Clinical Research Project Manager in Renal Transplant Medicine and Clinical Research Coordinator for Thoracic Surgery/Oncology Studies.
Education and Expertise
Christine Dyer Ward holds a Master of Arts in Health Advocacy from Sarah Lawrence College, which she completed from 1998 to 2002. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UMass Dartmouth, graduating from 1985 to 1989. Her educational background supports her expertise in clinical research and patient advocacy.
Career Progression in Clinical Project Management
Christine's career in clinical project management includes significant roles at Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. as a Senior Clinical Project Manager from 2016 to 2019. Her diverse experience in clinical trial management and research coordination has contributed to her current leadership role at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals.