Freedom to Achieve

Originally from Scotland, I previously served as a chief cardiac physiologist, working in both the National Health System and private health sector in the U.K. I then served as director of operations and subsequently, managing director of a core lab that specialized in cardiac and pulmonary data services for clinical trials, with accountability for all aspects of the company’s global business and financial performance. I spent several years as vice president of the cardiology division for a U.S. cardiac device/equipment manufacturer, focusing on strategic planning, development, and leadership, before joining Duke Clinical Research Institute in 2011 as the director of Operations for the Imaging Program. After several promotions, I ultimately took on the role of Senior Director Clinical Trials, where I remained for three years, providing clinical, operational, research, and business oversight for the Duke Early Phase Clinical Research Unit (Phase I/Proof of Concept unit, situated in Duke Hospital), Clinical Operations (Industry and Govt Trials/Networks & Innovation groups),the Clinical Events Classification group, Safety Surveillance program, Pharmacometrics/Small Trials group and Imaging program. Focusing a significant amount of time on developing exceptional operational leaders within each group - strong, confident, knowledgeable, motivated, who are trusted and respected by their teams and colleagues.

 

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Comments on my leadership style included:

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“She knows when to pull, push or stand next to you”

“The very make up of her team breaks the mold and is non-traditional. She has an uncanny ability to recognize “raw talent”, bring it along and develop it”

“People rally behind her. Team builder, she naturally enrolls peers and direct reports alike”

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During recent 360 reviews I was described as:

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Genuine. Collaborative. Authentic. Natural Leader. Dedicated. Approachable. Curious.

Visionary. Wicked Smart. Creates Followership. Creative. High Integrity. Courageous.

Unflappable. Mentor. Empathic. Hardworking. Compassionate. Strategic. Generous. Kindness. Highly Respected. Motivating. Empowering. Supportive.

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I have been coaching and mentoring within my career roles for many years, and enjoyed this element of my work so much, I decided more recently to formalize by attending the Healthcare Coaching Institute in association with Virginia Tech, where I have further honed my coaching techniques.

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