Sara Stearns
About Sara Stearns
Sara Stearns is a Clinical Project Manager at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in clinical research and project management, with previous roles at PAREXEL, UNEP, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Current Role at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals
Sara Stearns serves as a Clinical Project Manager at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing clinical projects, ensuring that they are executed efficiently and in compliance with regulatory standards. Her experience in clinical project management contributes to the advancement of Deciphera's clinical programs.
Previous Experience at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals
Prior to her current role, Sara worked at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals in various capacities. She served as an Associate Clinical Project Manager from 2020 to 2021 and as a Clinical Trial Associate from 2017 to 2020. These roles involved supporting clinical trials and managing project-related activities, which provided her with a solid foundation in clinical operations.
Experience at PAREXEL and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Sara worked at PAREXEL as a Clinical Monitoring Associate from 2015 to 2017. In this position, she focused on monitoring clinical trials to ensure compliance with protocols. Additionally, she was employed at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center as a Clinical Practice Administrative Assistant II from 2014 to 2015 and as a Clinical Research Student in 2013. These experiences enhanced her administrative and research skills in a clinical setting.
Internship at UNEP
In 2013, Sara completed a two-month internship at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Geneva, Switzerland. During this internship, she was involved in the Conventions Operations Branch, gaining exposure to international environmental policies and operations.
Education and Qualifications
Sara Stearns earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Health Science from Boston University, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. This educational background provided her with a comprehensive understanding of health science principles, which she applies in her clinical project management roles.