Jay Knudson

Jay Knudson, MHA, CCRP has had a diverse work experience in various industries. Jay started their career in the US Army as a Specialist - Power Generation Repairer. Afterward, they worked as a Broadband Technician for NPG Cable and TriWire Engineering Solutions, Inc. Jay then transitioned to the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center as a Clinical Research Intern. Following that, they joined Mayo Clinic as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator. Jay also volunteered as a Chapter Co-Chair for the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA). Later, they worked as a Supervisor, Clinical Research at HonorHealth, where they provided mentorship, oversaw research data operations, and played a significant role in hiring and training staff. Jay then joined Dignity Health as a Sr. Research Informatics Business Intelligence Analyst and was responsible for business intelligence analysis in the research informatics field. Currently, Jay is working at Advarra, where they hold the position of Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager and Director, Strategic Solutions.

Jay Knudson, MHA, CCRP has a Bachelor of Science degree in Life Sciences from Arizona State University, which they obtained from 2012 to 2015. Jay then pursued a Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration with a concentration in informatics from the University of Phoenix from 2015 to 2017. Jay also holds an Associate of Arts degree from Glendale Community College, completed in 2010 to 2011. Additionally, Jay Knudson has obtained various certifications, including the Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) certification from the Society of Clinical Research Associates in December 2017, and several LinkedIn certifications related to artificial intelligence, sales strategies, and storytelling. In March 2021, they completed certifications in Biomedical Research and Essentials of Research Administration from the CITI Program.