Independent Clinical Research Consultant

At-risk trials, brought back on track.

I'm Yvette, a clinical operations consultant with 15+ years across pharma, biotech, medical devices, and diagnostics. I help sponsors keep studies compliant, sites supported, and data clean.

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I work where clinical research actually happens.

I've spent my career where clinical research actually happens - at sites, with coordinators, inside the monitoring reports and query logs that determine whether a study succeeds. My work spans early feasibility device studies, pediatric trials, diagnostics, and multi-site pharma programs.

Sponsors bring me in when they need someone who can hold a CRO accountable, get a struggling site back on track, or clean up data that's fallen behind. I work independently, communicate directly, and treat every study team like colleagues rather than checkboxes.

I work best with emerging biotech, medical device, diagnostics, and pharma sponsors who need an experienced operator to steady a study that's slipping, whether that's a site or CRO that's fallen behind, monitoring that needs strengthening, or project management that needs a steady hand.

I'm bilingual in English and Spanish, based on the West Coast, and available for contract engagements nationwide, and open to global opportunities.

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Where I help sponsors most.

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Site Rescue & Turnaround

Re-engaging underperforming or unresponsive sites - diagnosing site-specific barriers, rebuilding trust with investigators and coordinators, and restoring enrollment, retention, and data timeliness.

CRO & Vendor Optimization

Turning around underperforming CROs, central labs, and IVRS vendors - clarifying expectations, implementing new processes, and restoring trust between sponsor and vendor teams.

Monitoring & Site Management

On-site and remote monitoring for pharma, device, and diagnostic studies, including pediatric IDE and early feasibility trials, with proactive coaching that strengthens compliance.

Data Cleanup & Database Readiness

Clearing data backlogs, driving query resolution, and reconciling vendor outputs to get studies to database lock on schedule with high data integrity.

Study Start-Up & Close-Out

Feasibility, site qualification, essential documents, SIVs, and training on the front end; clean data and inspection-ready documentation on the back end.

Trial & Project Management

CTM/PM leadership for sponsors who need experienced hands - operational strategy, KPI dashboards, cross-functional alignment, and mentorship for vendor CTMs and CRAs.

A detailed track record, shared directly.

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Out of respect for sponsor and study confidentiality, I keep specific engagement details off the public site. I'm glad to walk through relevant experience - therapeutic areas, study phases, and the outcomes I've delivered - when we connect.

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Depth across therapeutic areas.

Cardiovascular & Structural Heart Pediatrics Oncology Infectious Disease / HIV Nephrology Respiratory Diagnostics Digital Therapeutics Medical Devices

Have a study that needs steady hands?

I take on a small number of contract engagements at a time so each one gets real attention. If you'd like to talk through your study, I'd love to hear from you.