Tunja Carter

Tunja Carter possesses extensive experience in clinical research and operations spanning over three decades. Starting as the Director of Patient Services and Clinical Research Associate at Cell Therapy, Tunja managed various Phase I, II, and III clinical studies and was involved in protocol development and quality control functions. After transitioning to LifeBlood Biological Services as Research Manager, Tunja coordinated HIV clinical trials and ensured regulatory compliance. At Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics, Tunja served as Sr. Clinical Affairs Specialist, overseeing investigational device studies and maintaining compliance with company and regulatory standards. Currently, as Sr. Clinical Team Manager at PPD, Tunja coordinates clinical logistics for clients across North America and the UK, focusing on cell and gene therapy trials. Previous roles also include Clinical Research Coordinator at UT Cancer Institute, where Tunja spearheaded oncology studies in compliance with FDA regulations and GCP guidelines.