Erin S.
About Erin S.
Erin S. is a Clinical Research Specialist at the National Institutes of Health, where she has worked since 2008. She has extensive experience in clinical research, having held various roles at organizations such as The EMMES Corporation, Westat, and Quintiles.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Erin S. has been employed at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as a Clinical Research Specialist since 2008. In this role, she has accumulated 16 years of experience in Bethesda, MD. Erin provides oversight and training for Clinical Trial Specialists and other personnel. She directs the management of safety oversight boards, including the recruitment of new members and conducting conflict of interest reviews. Additionally, she interacts with Institute leadership, federal regulatory officials, contractors, grantees, and vendors, ensuring compliance and effective communication across various stakeholders.
Education and Expertise
Erin S. holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Maryland, where she studied Microbiology. She furthered her education at Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health, achieving a degree in Public Health. Her academic background provides a solid foundation for her expertise in clinical research and public health practices, which she applies in her current role at NIH.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining the NIH, Erin S. gained extensive experience in clinical research through various positions. She worked at The EMMES Corporation as a Protocol Monitor and Database Manager from 1999 to 2001, and later as a Project Manager from 2006 to 2008. Between these roles, she served as a Clinical Research Associate at Westat from 2001 to 2006. Additionally, she briefly worked at Quintiles as a Senior Clinical Research Associate in 2008. This diverse experience has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of clinical trial management.
Clinical Trial Management Responsibilities
In her role at the NIH, Erin S. conducts domestic and international quality assurance site visits to evaluate the performance of contractors, grantees, and vendors. She assists in the development of an internal clinical trial information system (CTMS), which enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical trial management. Her responsibilities also include directing safety oversight boards, ensuring that clinical trials adhere to regulatory standards and best practices.