Mary arrived at IMARC in April 2012, bringing with her a wealth of clinical research experience. She has been involved in research since 1974, starting her career at Union Carbide Corporation as a Senior Research Technician performing carbon fiber technology patent work.
Since then, Mary has held various positions of importance in the clinical research field, including diversified experiences as a Decentralized Senior Clinical Research Associate at Parexel International, as a Manager of Clinical Studies at NeuroControl Corporation, and as Director of Clinical Research at Fujirebio Diagnostics.
Her most recent role before joining IMARC was as Senior Director of Clinical Research at Stryker Orthobiologics where her responsibilities included: managing clinical studies in support of new product regulatory clearances, establishing clinical operating procedures, executing sponsor and clinical site GCP audits, pre- and post-market study management and training and supervising staff.
Mary is involved in IMARC’s auditing activities, utilizing her extensive knowledge in clinical monitoring and auditing, along with previous involvement managing multiple site and Sponsor audits by FDA. Clinical auditing involves taking a big-picture view of research related activities and comparing them to pertinent federal and international regulations and standards as a means to assess compliance. Within IMARC, Mary is a resource for monitors looking for that auditor’s perspective on handling compliance questions. Additionally, her familiarity with the research process requirements for Sponsors allows her to provide a helpful perspective. Mary’s clinical experience has covered various therapeutic areas including: spinal implant technology, biomarkers for epithelial ovarian cancer and malignant epitheloid and biphasic mesotheliomas, vertebroplasty in treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures, and post-stroke rehabilitation using functional electrode stimulation.
Mary received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Bowling Green State University. She is also a member of the Society of Clinical Research
Associates (SoCRA).