Jamie (Megna) Gilliam
About Jamie (Megna) Gilliam
Jamie (Megna) Gilliam is the Principal Information Scientist at Instem, with extensive experience in nonclinical data management and SEND initiatives.
Company
Jamie (Megna) Gilliam currently works at Instem as a Principal Information Scientist. Instem is known for providing software solutions and services that help life science organizations improve data quality, data access, and data analysis.
Title
Jamie holds the position of Principal Information Scientist at Instem. In this role, she oversees critical processes and projects related to data science and information governance. She ensures that data quality and reporting standards meet industry protocols and regulations.
Education and Expertise
Jamie completed her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science at Western Michigan University, studying from 1999 to 2001. This educational background in biology and general biomedical science has equipped her with the foundational knowledge required for her roles in the data science and nonclinical research sectors.
Background
Jamie has an extensive career history in the nonclinical data and software solutions industry. She worked at MPI Research as a Senior Report Professional from 2001 to 2008 and as a SEND Data Architect from 2008 to 2016, accumulating over 15 years of experience before joining Instem. Her roles have consistently focused on data reporting, validation, and compliance.
SEND Initiative and Responsibilities
Jamie has been actively involved with the Standard for the Exchange of Nonclinical Data (SEND) initiative since 2008. At Instem, she serves as a subject matter expert and administrator for SEND and other nonclinical reporting systems. Her responsibilities include leading the Change Control Board (CCB) Team, as well as collaborating with software vendors and clients to develop best practices for SEND implementation. Her work focuses primarily on testing, training, and system validation.