André R. Watkins

André R. Watkins is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in health care administration and research management. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science since August 2018, André has also been an Operations Manager at Mayo Clinic since December 2006, holding various roles including Supervisor of the Clinical Studies Unit and Certified Clinical Research Coordinator. As the Principal of A.R. Watkins Consulting Group, LLC since August 2004, André provides consulting services for the biotech, pharmaceutical, and IT sectors, utilizing data analytics and systems engineering to enhance business outcomes. André previously held the position of Research Program Manager at Washington University School of Medicine from August 2002 to December 2006 and participated in various leadership roles in organizations such as FOCUS-St. Louis and the Urban League Young Professionals. André holds a Master of Public Health from Saint Louis University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.