Paula Barton, Bs Ms Pharm D JD
About Paula Barton, Bs Ms Pharm D JD
Paula Barton, holding multiple advanced degrees including a PharmD and JD, serves as the Chief of Clinical Pharmacy and Investigational Drug Research Services at the NIH. With extensive experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, and clinical research, she also teaches as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Charleston.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Currently, Paula Barton serves as the Chief of Clinical Pharmacy and Investigational Drug Research Services (CPIDRS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In this role, she supervises the Investigational Drug Program and Clinical Specialist pharmacists, ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Clinical Practices. She collaborates with clinical research investigators to develop and implement new investigational drug protocols, including complex multi-disciplinary trials. Barton's responsibilities also include evaluating the effectiveness and feasibility of current and new program initiatives at the NIH.
Previous Experience in Compliance and Regulatory Affairs
Before her current position, Paula Barton worked at ProPharma Group as Principal in Compliance and Regulatory Affairs from 2020 to 2023. She also held various roles at the NIH, including Clinical Research Quality Assurance Auditor and Interim Chief of the Investigational Drug Research Program. Her experience extends to positions at Kaiser Permanente as Vice President of National Compliance and as a Senior Director at Walmart, where she focused on Health and Wellness Compliance, Privacy, and Quality Assurance.
Academic Contributions and Teaching Roles
Paula Barton has contributed to academia as an Adjunct Professor of Cybersecurity and Information Assurance at the University of Charleston since 2022. She previously served as a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Wyoming and as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Florida. Her academic roles have included program directorship in biopharmaceutics and regulatory affairs, showcasing her commitment to education in the healthcare field.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Paula Barton holds multiple degrees, including a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis and a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the same institution. She also earned a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from National University and a Juris Doctor in Health Law from Purdue Global Law School. This diverse educational background supports her expertise in clinical pharmacy, compliance, and regulatory affairs.
Expertise in Clinical Research and Compliance
Paula Barton demonstrates a strong understanding of federal and institutional regulations governing clinical research. She is knowledgeable in JCAHO, FDA, ICH, GCP, OHRP, IRB, and NIH guidelines. Her role at the NIH involves fostering a culture of compliance and developing action plans in response to audits. She collaborates with regulatory compliance program staff to ensure adherence to guidelines and institutional policies, playing a key role in the operational and financial management of the NIH Clinical Center's investigational drug research program.