Benjamin Benskin

Benjamin Benskin has over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on project management and strategic client accounts. Benjamin is currently serving as the Senior Director of Strategic Client Accounts at Lightship, where they are responsible for establishing and growing partnerships with key client and CRO partner accounts. Benjamin contributes to the design and implementation of Direct-to-Patient (DtP) programs and leads consultations with client study teams to ensure contracted projects meet expectations and operational commitments.

Before joining Lightship, Benjamin worked as the Senior Director of Project Management at Labcorp Drug Development from 2020 to 2022, where they motivated project teams and implemented action plans to deliver to clients while maintaining strong internal relationships. Benjamin collaborated with client executive leadership and scientific KOLs, championed operational and financial delivery, and managed budget forecasting and resource management across projects and programs. Benjamin also led the RFI/RFP process as a Delivery Director, building strategies to win potential clients' trust.

Prior to Labcorp, Benjamin worked at Covance as a Project Director from 2016 to 2020. During their tenure, they led and delivered a significant multinational clinical trial and implemented process improvements to ensure on-time delivery and client satisfaction. Benjamin also managed global studies and successfully delivered a program of studies in Japan, overseeing both indirect and direct reports.

Before Covance, Benjamin worked as a Project Director at PRA International from 2013 to 2016, where they oversaw project delivery for multinational phase II and III oncology trials. Benjamin also held various roles at Covance, including Project Director from 2007 to 2013, where they managed clinical trials across different regions, and Team Leader of Data Management from 2005 to 2007, where they managed a team of data managers and ensured the timely and quality delivery of projects.

Benjamin began their career at Parexel as a Data Manager from 2001 to 2005, where they gained experience in phase III data management projects and followed ICH GCP and client/Parexel SOPs. Benjamin also worked at SmithKline Beecham as a Data Coordinator on a six-month contract in 2001, reviewing and validating data from clinical trials.

Overall, Benjamin Benskin's work experience demonstrates their expertise in project management, strategic client accounts, and team leadership, with a focus on delivering high-quality results and building successful partnerships in the pharmaceutical industry.

From 1997 to 2000, Benjamin Benskin attended The University of Sheffield, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Biological Sciences. There is no information regarding any additional certifications obtained by Benjamin Benskin. However, it should be noted that they are affiliated with the Project Management Institute (PMI), indicating an interest or potential membership in the field of project management, specifically regarding the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.