Gaby Granda

Program Manager @UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

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Clinical research professional currently serving as Program Manager at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Total years of service: 13 What I bring to the table: Detail Oriented ✅ Problem Solver ✅ Project Management ✅ Strategic Planning ✅ Team Leadership ✅ Clinical Research/Protocol Admin ✅ What the above means? 👆🏽 I have a deep understanding of the healthcare industry, but I can also learn new industry skills while applying my highly transferable skills. I have high commitment to improving outcomes and helping teams meet their goals. I hope to make significant contributions to yours! 📈📈

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Work Background

MD Anderson Cancer CenterProgram Manager

May. 2022Houston, Texas, United StatesDepartment of Gynecologic Oncology & Reproductive Medicine program manager, leads a growing regulatory affairs team dedicated to monitoring international multicenter low-risk clinical trials (40+ study sites). Responsible for the trial portfolio (40+ studies, all phases) on departmental outreach studies for patients who lack insurance coverage at The Harris Health System/LBJ Hospital.

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MD Anderson Cancer CenterSr. Clinical Research Program Coordinator

Nov. 2018 - May. 2022Houston, Texas AreaSelf-led regulatory affairs coordinator tasked with bolstering the Gynecologic Oncology & Reproductive Medicine Department’s outreach efforts for uninsured gynecologic oncology patients at a county hospital (The Harris Health System/LBJ Hospital). Utilized strong project management and communication skills to push new studies to a complicated hospital system, ensuring access to life-saving treatments.

MD Anderson Cancer CenterClinical Research Program Coordinator

Apr. 2018 - Nov. 2018Houston, Texas AreaDepartment of Gynecologic Oncology & Reproductive Medicine multi-site regulatory affairs manager for the department chair’s Stand Up to Cancer and SPORE funded research. Overhauled a multicenter study by onboarding and/or bringing over 20 external sites back to compliance. Systematized high quality regulatory operations on a new multicenter study with over 8 sites. Operated quality maintenance of over 140 Prevention, HSR, QI, and Survivorship (PHQS) clinical trials. Key contact for process improvements, one-on-one training, and Spanish-language study projects. Initiated and renewed confidentiality/materials/data transfer agreements for compliant collaborations.

MD Anderson Cancer CenterClinical Studies Coordinator

Jun. 2016 - Apr. 2018Houston, Texas AreaDepartment of Gynecologic Oncology & Reproductive Medicine multi-site regulatory affairs manager for the department chair’s Stand Up to Cancer and SPORE funded research. Overhauled a multicenter study by onboarding and/or bringing over 20 external sites back to compliance. Systematized high quality regulatory operations on a new multicenter study with over 8 sites. Operated quality maintenance of over 140 Prevention, HSR, QI, and Survivorship (PHQS) clinical trials. Key contact for process improvements, one-on-one training, and Spanish-language study projects. Initiated and renewed confidentiality/materials/data transfer agreements for compliant collaborations.

MD Anderson Cancer CenterProgram Coordinator

Feb. 2015 - Jun. 2016Houston, Texas AreaOperations lead for the institution’s Moon Shot subprogram. Tasked with engaging external scientific review committee members, patient advocates, and social media communities. Prepared and edited research proposals, thank you letters, meeting minutes and progress reports. Spearheaded the hiring process by investigating and executing job postings, curated job descriptions, reviewed resumes/CVs, scheduled interviews, and processed. Regulatory affairs analyst for Moon Shot funded, IND studies. Cancermoonshots.org

MD Anderson Cancer CenterResearch Data Coordinator

Jan. 2014 - Feb. 2015Houston, Texas AreaBreast & Ovarian Cancers Moon Shot: Flagship 1A clinical, data, and regulatory contact for genetics studies maintained in the department of Breast Medical Oncology and in coordination with Gynecologic Oncology & Reproductive Medicine. Effectively introduced study details (in Spanish & English) to potential patients, scheduled or drew blood, processed blood samples, and inventoried research data. Organized a tracking system for blood draws on a study with over 5000 patients. Authored and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for new hires.

MD Anderson Cancer CenterResearch Assistant I & II

Aug. 2011 - Jan. 2014Houston, Texas AreaDepartment of Hematopathology lab liaison for Phase I trial sponsors. Collaborated across teams to collect biopsies, compile and analyze study results, internationally ship tissue, and maintain data quality. Performed lab benchwork experiments, assisted in writing projects, and analyzed scientific articles. Instrumental in formalizing study processes and creating training guides. Digitized large volumes of patient information and ensuring data was stored with a 21 CFR Part 11 compliant storage method. Mentored college student on their pre-baccalaureate projects.