Sarah Luzzi
About Sarah Luzzi
Sarah Luzzi is a Manager of Clinical Operations at Travere Therapeutics, with a background in clinical research spanning several roles at various companies. She has extensive experience in regulatory review, site management, and vendor collaboration, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from North Carolina State University.
Work at Travere Therapeutics
Sarah Luzzi has been serving as the Manager of Clinical Operations at Travere Therapeutics since 2022. In this role, she oversees clinical operations, ensuring that clinical trials are conducted efficiently and in compliance with regulatory standards. Her responsibilities include managing clinical trial sites, coordinating with various stakeholders, and implementing operational strategies to enhance trial performance.
Previous Experience in Clinical Research
Prior to her current position, Sarah Luzzi worked at several notable organizations in the clinical research field. She was a Senior Clinical Research Associate at PPD from 2017 to 2019, where she managed multiple clinical trials. Before that, she served as a Clinical Lead and Acting Project Manager at Grifols from 2020 to 2022, focusing on oncology protocols. Her career began as a Clinical Research Associate at PAREXEL from 2014 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Luzzi earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Human Biology from North Carolina State University, completing her studies in 2014. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her work in clinical operations and research. She has developed expertise in regulatory compliance, site management, and risk-based monitoring.
Key Contributions and Initiatives
Throughout her career, Sarah Luzzi has made significant contributions to clinical research operations. She completed a full regulatory review of both paper and electronic site files, ensuring the integrity of study documents. She developed an SDV tracker for verification processes and created corrective action plans for high-risk sites. Additionally, she has collaborated with vendors to ensure compliance with sample collection and shipment protocols.
Mentorship and Leadership Roles
In her role as a Clinical Research Associate II at PPD, Sarah Luzzi was selected as a peer mentor, despite the requirement for mentors to hold a senior CRA position. She assisted in onboarding and educating newly hired CRAs on PPD systems, demonstrating her leadership skills and commitment to fostering a collaborative work environment.