Melissa Foster

Melissa Foster has a diverse and extensive work experience in the clinical research field. Melissa most recently worked as a Senior Clinical Project Manager at ACTIMED THERAPEUTICS starting in February 2023. Prior to that, they were a Senior Manager at HUTCHMED from February 2022 to February 2023. From 2020 to 2022, Melissa worked as a Senior Clinical Project Manager at gmp-orphan SA (GMPO).

Before that, they had a significant tenure at IQVIA where they served as a Senior Global Trial Manager from May 2017 to October 2020. In this role, they contributed to the development of protocols and amendments, developed study tools and guidelines, and organized various trial advisory committees.

Melissa also worked at Quintiles as a Senior CRA from March 2015 to February 2016. Their responsibilities included conducting monitoring visits at assigned sites, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulatory requirements, and performing site selection and close-out visits.

Earlier in their career, Melissa worked as a Freelance CRA at Allergan from January 2013 to April 2014. Melissa was responsible for conducting site visits, maintaining relationships with study sites, and following up on monitoring findings.

Melissa's experience at Merck Serono spanned several roles, including Clinical Research Liaison from December 2011 to December 2012, Principal CRA from October 2004 to December 2012, and Clinical Trial Manager from April 2011 to September 2011. In these roles, they were involved in various phases of clinical trials, coordinating monitoring teams and managing site set-up, monitoring, and close-down.

Their earlier experience includes working as a Senior CRA at Chiltern International from July 1998 to October 2004, and as a Study Site Coordinator at Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Trust from November 1997 to July 1998. In the latter role, they coordinated clinical trial activities in a Rheumatology department, collaborating with various stakeholders.

Overall, Melissa Foster brings a wealth of experience in clinical project management, trial coordination, monitoring, and site management to their work.

Melissa Foster attended Queen Mary University of London from 1994 to 1997, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree with honours in Zoology. Prior to that, they studied at Brooklands College in Weybridge from 1992 to 1994 and completed their A levels in Biology, Geography, and Environmental Studies.

In addition to their formal education, Melissa Foster has also obtained certifications in Excel Essential Training (Office 365/Microsoft 365) from LinkedIn in December 2020, as well as a certification in Mentoring Others from LinkedIn in June 2020.