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Alison Anderson

Plymouth, UK

Summary

Senior Project Manager with 20+ years' experience delivering global clinical research across CRO and healthcare settings, spanning Phase I–IV trials. Skilled in both centralised and decentralised research models, with a strong record of leading cross‑functional teams, optimising operational performance, and ensuring studies are delivered on time, within budget, and in full compliance with international regulations. Brings strong financial acumen in forecasting, cost control, and change order negotiation. Recognised for proactive issue resolution, risk‑based decision‑making, and building trusted partnerships with sponsors, sites, and vendors.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Project Manager

Medical Research Network (MRN)
2025.12 - Current
  • Lead cross‑functional project teams to deliver complex portfolios to a high standard, on time and within budget.
  • Drive financial performance through forecasting, revenue recognition, margin protection, and change order negotiation.
  • Build and maintain strong sponsor relationships to enhance client satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Apply risk‑management expertise to ensure milestones, KPIs, and deliverables are consistently achieved.
  • Develop portfolio‑level site relationship strategies to support site optimisation.

Project Manager

Medical Research Network (MRN)
2021.12 - 2025.12
  • Delivered MRN projects within scope, timelines, and budget, ensuring adherence to international guidelines.
  • Strengthened internal and external relationships with both operational and commercial focus.
  • Managed study forecasting and budget oversight across multiple concurrent studies.
  • Provided timely and accurate updates to sponsors and internal leadership.
  • Developed project‑specific plans including risk assessments and contingency strategies.

Clinical Trials Centre Manager

Re:Cognition Health
2016.01 - 2021.12
  • Oversaw operational delivery of all clinical trial services, ensuring high‑quality execution and efficient team performance.
  • Managed business performance to meet unit targets and operational KPIs.
  • Supported study start‑up activities including feasibility, essential document collection, and ethics submissions.
  • Led and developed the clinical trials team through coaching and performance reviews.
  • Ensured ICH‑GCP compliance across internal staff and external vendors.
  • Led audit and inspection preparation and supported corrective action implementation.

Senior Research Nurse

Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust
2012.03 - 2016.01
  • Managed and coordinated multiple Phase II–IV commercial and academic trials within the Neurology portfolio.
  • Ensured research was conducted in accordance with study protocols, ICH‑GCP, Research Governance, and Trust guidelines.
  • Supported investigators with patient recruitment, clinical care, and protocol adherence.

Clinical Research Nurse

Imperial College London
2011.10 - 2012.02

Study Coordinator for the Airwave Health Monitoring observational study in police personnel .

Clinical Manager / Study Coordinator

Veeda Clinical Research Ltd
1999.08 - 2011.09
  • Managed the Clinical Department of a Phase I unit, overseeing nursing, technician, pharmacy, administrative, and QC teams.
  • Provided cost estimates and managed resources to meet study budgets.
  • Supported auditing and monitoring of ongoing trials.
  • Coordinated Phase I/II studies including planning, preparation, and execution.
  • Supervised junior staff and contributed to performance evaluations.
  • Conducted clinical trial procedures, volunteer screening, and patient recruitment.

Project Worker

Stonham Housing Authority
1992.04 - 1999.07

Provided advocacy, support, and counselling for individuals with alcohol dependency.

Registered General Nurse

Plymouth Health Authority
1987.01 - 1989.11

Primary Care Nurse

Education

Registered Nurse - General Nursing

Plymouth Health Authority
1985.01 - 1987.01

Diploma of Higher Education - Therapeutic Counselling

Exeter University
1996.01 - 1998.01

Skills

  • Global clinical trial operations
  • Project & portfolio management
  • Budgeting, forecasting & financial oversight
  • Risk management & mitigation planning
  • Stakeholder & vendor relationship management
  • Audit readiness & regulatory compliance (ICH‑GCP)
  • Team leadership, coaching & performance management
  • Operational troubleshooting & CAPA implementation

Other Training

  • Good Clinical Practice (E6 R3)
  • Good Manufacturing Practice (Annex 13)
  • Good Clinical Laboratory Practice
  • NVQ Management Level 4 (Dip.RSA)
  • Mentorship
  • Enhancing Clinical Research in Practice
  • Immediate Life Support

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

Medical Research Network (MRN)
2025.12 - Current

Project Manager

Medical Research Network (MRN)
2021.12 - 2025.12

Clinical Trials Centre Manager

Re:Cognition Health
2016.01 - 2021.12

Senior Research Nurse

Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust
2012.03 - 2016.01

Clinical Research Nurse

Imperial College London
2011.10 - 2012.02

Clinical Manager / Study Coordinator

Veeda Clinical Research Ltd
1999.08 - 2011.09

Diploma of Higher Education - Therapeutic Counselling

Exeter University
1996.01 - 1998.01

Project Worker

Stonham Housing Authority
1992.04 - 1999.07

Registered General Nurse

Plymouth Health Authority
1987.01 - 1989.11

Registered Nurse - General Nursing

Plymouth Health Authority
1985.01 - 1987.01
Alison Anderson