Tracy Brainard

Tracy Brainard is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the life sciences sector. Currently serving as Product Design Manager at PPD since February 2021, Tracy specializes in designing and building complex clinical trial applications while independently reviewing and interpreting clinical trial protocols. Prior to this role, Tracy worked at Charles River Laboratories from August 2008 to February 2021 as a Compound Manager, overseeing the management of compounds for client studies, and as a Sr. Research Specialist - Shift Coordinator, managing staff activities and workload during the AM shift. Tracy's career began at GlaxoSmithKline, where notable roles included Scientist responsible for developing rat telemetry studies, and Senior Toxicology Specialist leading GLP and non-GLP studies. Tracy holds a BA in Biology with a minor in Health Promotions from the University of North Carolina at Asheville.