Rachel Kralian Jacobsen

Associate Director Project Management at Avania

Rachel Kralian Jacobsen has a diverse work experience in various industries and roles. Rachel started their career as a Job Coach at Seven Hills Foundation from 2006 to 2008. Rachel then worked as a Phase III Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Staff and Trainer at the University of New Hampshire for a short period in 2009.

In 2010, Rachel became a Personal Trainer, working with a wide range of individuals and groups to help them achieve their health and fitness goals. Rachel held positions such as Youth Fitness Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Older Adult Fitness Program Lead, and Elite Personal Trainer until 2016.

From 2014 to 2016, Rachel worked at Seven Hills Foundation again, first as a Human Resources Administrator and then as a Human Resources Associate/Recruiter. In these roles, they participated in recruiting activities and supported HR processes.

Rachel joined UMass Medical School in 2012 as a Clinical Research Assistant, where they performed delegated tasks and procedures related to clinical research protocols. Rachel then moved to Seven Hills Foundation as a Health Education Coordinator from 2010 to 2012.

In 2016, Rachel started working at Boston Biomedical Associates (BBA). Rachel initially served as a Clinical Project Coordinator, managing various operational aspects of clinical projects. Later, they became a Manager of Project Coordination, providing senior-level support and mentoring the Project Coordination Team. In 2018, they took on the role of Manager, Clinical Operations at Avania, where they mentored entry-level Clinical Trial Associates and contributed to departmental best practices and processes.

In 2020, Rachel became a Project Manager (US) at Avania, responsible for managing clinical studies for medical devices, IVDs, biologics, and device-drug combination products. Rachel contributed to the full lifecycle of products, from the first-in-human phase to post-market. Rachel continued working at Avania until 2022 when they joined Conformal Medical, Inc. as a Clinical Project Manager, overseeing trial planning, execution, and vendor management.

Rachel's most recent position is Manager of Project Management at Avania, where they utilize their project management skills and expertise.

Overall, Rachel Kralian Jacobsen has extensive experience in project management, clinical operations, human resources, and health and fitness.

Rachel Kralian Jacobsen obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of New Hampshire from 2006 to 2010. Rachel then pursued a Master's degree in Exercise Science & Health Promotion at PennWest California in 2012. In addition to their formal education, Rachel has earned several certifications, including Certified Personal Trainer from the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Rachel is also certified in CPR and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, as well as a Health Fitness Specialist, although the specific months and years of these certifications are not provided.

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