Eric Chickris

Eric Chickris has a diverse work experience in the field of clinical research.

Since 2023, they have been working at Privia Health as the Sr. Director, Clinical Research Operations & Quality.

From 2021 to 2023, they served as the Director of Clinical Research at American Vision Partners.

Prior to that, they worked at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix as the Director of Clinical Research - Surgery from 2018 to 2021.

From 2017 to 2018, they were the Research Director at Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, where they were responsible for scaling the existing research program and overseeing contracting and budgeting for device and drug studies.

From 2013 to 2017, Eric held dual roles at Sutter Health. Eric started as a Lean Fellow and then became the Manager of Clinical Research, where they provided regulatory oversight and support for research activities and led strategic planning for Central Valley Region Research Programs.

Before Sutter Health, they worked at Sanofi Pasteur/Medical Staffing Network as the Lead Clinical Research Coordinator from 2011 to 2013. Their responsibilities included monitoring study activities, training and supervising employees, and designing data management systems.

From 2008 to 2011, they were a Clinical Research Coordinator at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, where they coordinated a large research study and developed start-up processes.

Prior to that role, they worked as a Clinical Researcher at Nebraska Spine Center from 2007 to 2008, where they assisted with device studies and clinical trials and was responsible for data collection.

Eric's early career included a role as a Research Assistant III at the University of Nebraska Medical Center from 2004 to 2007, where they provided assistance in laboratory experiments and surgical procedures related to cardiac drugs and procedures.

Eric Chickris earned their Master's Degree in Health Care Administration and Interdisciplinary Leadership from the University of California, San Francisco in the years 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Molecular Biology from Creighton University in the years 2002 to 2006. Currently, they are pursuing a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, with no specified end year.