Sharon Rust
About Sharon Rust
Sharon Rust serves as the Director of Clinical Operations at Sera Prognostics, where she has worked since 2012. She has extensive experience in clinical research management and has contributed to the development of standard operating procedures and clinical study protocols.
Work at Sera Prognostics
Sharon Rust has served as the Director of Clinical Operations at Sera Prognostics since 2012. In this role, she has created and implemented Standard Operating Procedures for the Clinical Operations department. She has contributed to the authorship of clinical study protocols and other study-related documents. Additionally, she has implemented and trained both contract and in-house Clinical Research Associates on risk-based monitoring guidelines. Her responsibilities also include developing, managing, and reporting key study metrics to upper-level management.
Previous Experience in Clinical Research
Prior to her current position, Sharon Rust held several roles in clinical research. She worked as a Clinical Project Manager at PRA Health Sciences from 2008 to 2010. Before that, she served as a Clinical Research Manager at NPS Pharmaceuticals from 2002 to 2006. Additionally, she worked as a Clinical Project Manager at ICON plc for one year in 2006. Her experience spans various aspects of clinical trials management and project oversight.
Education and Expertise
Sharon Rust earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Utah, where she studied from 1989 to 1996. Her educational background provides a foundation for her work in clinical operations and research management. Her expertise encompasses the development of clinical study protocols, risk-based monitoring, and team leadership within clinical operations.
Leadership and Team Management
In her role as Director of Clinical Operations, Sharon Rust has led, motivated, and mentored a diverse team. This team includes Clinical Research Associates, Clinical Operations Specialists, Clinical Trial Assistants, and Quality Assurance personnel. Her leadership focuses on fostering collaboration and ensuring the effective execution of clinical operations.