Elizabeth Nyman

Office of Health and Medical Research, NSW Ministry of Health

• Member of Project Team managing training and uptake of new clinical trials software system (CTMS) for all users in NSW.
• Implemented CTMS in the largest district in NSW
• Communications team leader for project with excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Coordinated and implemented range of projects applying sound project management principles and supported project lead in delivery of project.
• Developed and maintain customer, stakeholders and vendor relationships through effective communication, negotiation, and issues management to ensure project deliverables met.
• Prepared and maintained project related documentation and source and collate information for reporting, monitoring and evaluation purposes to contribute to achievement of project outcomes and identification of emerging issues.
• Undertook research and analysis, identifying trends and preparing project briefs, to support informed decision-making and planning

Cardiovascular Unit Medical and Interventional Services, John Hunter Hospital

• Managed Clinical Trials team
• 25+ years of coordinating all aspects of over 150 clinical trials and registries; each study was a project.
• 15 years as manager of team, developing strong leadership and management skills.
• Monitored unit budget to meet financial objectives for income and funding, negotiated budgets with sponsors.
• Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
• Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.

Expert skills in:

• Research and/or health service administration and management
• Study design and research methods
• Clinical research, clinical trials and understanding of GCP
• Clinical Research processes and terminology
• Project protocol development and ethics submissions
• Research project coordination/management
• Quantitative/qualitative research data collection and analysis and use of data analytical tools (e.g. REDCap)
• Knowledge of translational research methodologies and practices

• Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
• Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.

• Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
• Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.

• Coordinated and managed clinical efficacy trials of influenza vaccines in 300 participants per year
• Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Recorded and analyzed specimens and data to produce reports of results.