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Francesca Stone

Robertsbridge,East Sussex

Summary

Experienced Clinical Data Manager with 15 years experience. Proven track record of long-term commitment and growth within a single organisation, demonstrating reliability and adaptability. Highly skilled in all aspects of clinical data management from study start-up to close-out with particular strengths in documentation, database development and cross-functional collaboration. Known for excellent written and verbal communication and problem solving.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Clinical Data Manager III

AIXIAL Group UK
Remote, East Sussex
08.2021 - Current
  • Led study start-up activities, including review of protocols, creation of data management plans and database specification documents.
  • Oversaw clinical database design, validation specification and eCRF development.
  • Coordinated database testing (UAT) and conducted EDC training.
  • Managed data cleaning, query resolution, SAE reconciliation, local lab and third party data handling.
  • Acted as Lead Data Manager, overseeing studies, timelines and quality standards.
  • Liaised with internal and external teams, vendors and sponsors to ensure data integrity.
  • Supported resource and budget planning, identified scope changes, risk identification and issue escalation.
  • Mentored colleagues, contributed to SOPs and supported department initiatives.
  • Oversaw DM activities and collaborated with all functions, sponsors and management to achieve two database migrations.

Clinical Data Manager 2

Cmed
Remote, East Sussex
07.2012 - 08.2021
  • Acted as primary sponsor contact for data management on multiple studies.
  • Developed and reviewed core documentation: CRF guidelines, validation plans, UAT scripts.
  • Led data cleaning, SAE reconciliation and status reporting.
  • Performed database testing and supported site training for EDC systems,
  • Monitored trial progress and contributed to forecasting and resource planning.
  • Trained junior staff and supported audit preparation and response.

Clinical Data Associate II

Cmed
Horsham, West Sussex
08.2010 - 07.2012
  • Supported eDC trials through database testing, data entry and QC activities.
  • Reviewed and processed CRFs, applied data corrections and resolved queries.
  • Assisted in database validation and UAT.
  • Maintained accurate documentation and provided status updates.
  • Acted as deputy to Clinical Data Manager and helped train junior team members.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry with Toxicology

University of Surrey
Guildford, Surrey
09.2007 - 08.2010

A-Levels - Chemistry (B), Biology (C), Mathematics (D) AS levels: History (D)

Bexhill College
Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex
09.2005 - 08.2007

GCSEs - Double Science (A*A*), Mathematics (A), English Literature (A), English Language (A), History (A),

Claverham Community College
Battle, East Sussex
09.2000 - 08.2005

Skills

  • Database development and testing
  • Database management and Deliveries
  • Client Communication
  • Timeline creation and review
  • Cross functional collaboration
  • Phase I and II studies
  • Knowledge of RAVE, Viedoc, Encapsia and Timaeus
  • Database migrations

Affiliations

  • Reading, Darts, Stoolball

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Clinical Data Manager III

AIXIAL Group UK
08.2021 - Current

Clinical Data Manager 2

Cmed
07.2012 - 08.2021

Clinical Data Associate II

Cmed
08.2010 - 07.2012

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry with Toxicology

University of Surrey
09.2007 - 08.2010

A-Levels - Chemistry (B), Biology (C), Mathematics (D) AS levels: History (D)

Bexhill College
09.2005 - 08.2007

GCSEs - Double Science (A*A*), Mathematics (A), English Literature (A), English Language (A), History (A),

Claverham Community College
09.2000 - 08.2005
Francesca Stone