CRS NEWS
CRS Team Members are Helping to Promote Careers, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship for All Women in the Life Sciences
March 2, 2023
The Women in BIO (WIB)-Pittsburgh chapter is working to support recognized and emerging women leaders in the biosciences industry of Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, and West Virginia. Their mission is to promote knowledge sharing among women, impact regional economic growth, and stimulate empowerment among women leaders.
CRS team members are doing their part to help WIB-Pittsburgh promote entrepreneurship, innovation, education, and mentorship among women across our region. Parul Nisha, Chapter Vice Chair, will be supporting new Chair, Joie Marhefka. Vonya Eisinger has joined the team as Communications Co-Vice Chair, and Alyssa Harris has joined as YWIB Communications Chair. They are part of a solid leadership team, and we are so grateful for all their hard work in making Pittsburgh a leading WIB hub!
Learn more about Women in Bio’s Pittsburgh Chapter.
Women in Medtech: Alethea Wieland, President, COO and Founder of Clinical Research Strategies
October 3, 2022
In October 2022, Medical Design & Outsourcing acknowledged some of the women executives providing medtech industry leadership. Their editorial team highlighted female executives who are running some of the industry’s biggest companies and startups. Read the profile on Clinical Research Strategies founder, Alethea Wieland, as she discusses what drew her to the industry, barriers women face in medtech, and what can be done to promote the greater participation of young women in the medtech industry today.
Read the Women in Medtech Profile.
Leadership Pittsburgh’s LP XXXIX Cohort, Fall 2022
Clinical Research Strategies is proud of Parul Nisha joining the 58 individuals named to Leadership Pittsburgh Inc.’s LP XXXIX cohort, representing a diverse cross-section of our community at significant levels of influence. Leadership Pittsburgh Inc., the local independent nonprofit, is best known for serving as the region’s premier community leadership, identification, connection, and development organization. The 2022-2023 cohort is their 39th to take part in the flagship, highly selective program, which includes 10 months of curriculum focused around examining the region’s most pressing issues. The program kicked off on September 13 with a reception at the Duquesne Club, followed by an opening retreat the following week at the historic Summit Inn. Thereafter, the class will convene monthly for daylong sessions with the program wrapping up in June 2023.
Read the Pittsburgh Business Times article to learn more. (subscription required.)
Clinical Research Strategies is amongst the Pittsburgh Business Times List of Life Sciences Firms in the region, placing 34 in 2022. Thanks to a GREAT team!
CLINICAL RESEARCH STRATEGIES
An End-to-End Approach to Compliance in Life Sciences
Life Sciences Review, March 2021
“In the EU, while regulations are meant for ensuring patients’ safety by adding more conformance requirements, they have severely compromised the Life Sciences industry’s quest to push the boundaries of innovation,” says Alethea Wieland, the President and Founder of Clinical Research Strategies.
According to a study published by Deloitte, “Globalization, alliances and partnerships, heightened transparency expectations, increased emphasis on innovative technologies, and ever-evolving needs for existing and emerging customers are driving them to re-examine their approach to compliance.”
As such, identifying, analyzing, and mitigating compliance risks have evolved into a fundamental prerequisite for Life Sciences companies in developing an effective strategy to help future-proof their business. However, keeping up the innovation pace with this regulatory landscape will no longer be an easy task, especially for startups and mid-sized organizations.
Read the full article online at Life Sciences Review.
Press Releases
Haley Fuller, PhD Joins Pittsburgh-Based Contract Research Organization, Clinical Research Strategies, LLC as Clinical and Regulatory Affairs Scientist
Pittsburgh, PA – February 20, 2023. Clinical Research Strategies, LLC (“CRS”), a Pittsburgh-area-based, US-owned and operated contract research organization (CRO) and executive management consultancy for the life sciences industry is pleased to announce the addition of Haley Fuller, PhD, Clinical and Regulatory Affairs Scientist.
Kaysie Foust Joins Pittsburgh-Based Contract Research Organization, Clinical Research Strategies, LLC as Senior Clinical and Quality Specialist/Auditor
Pittsburgh, PA – January 12, 2023. Clinical Research Strategies, LLC (“CRS”), a Pittsburgh-area-based, US-owned and operated contract research organization (CRO) and executive management consultancy for the life sciences industry is pleased to announce the addition of Kaysie Foust, Senior Clinical and Quality Specialist/Auditor, to the firm.
Local Business Owner, Alethea Wieland, Named to National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council and Participant in the Small Business Technology Council (SBTC)
Pittsburgh, PA – April 18, 2022. Alethea Wieland, President of Clinical Research Strategies, LLC (“CRS”), from Wexford, PA, was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council and participant in the Small Business Technology Council (SBTC). NSBA is the nation’s oldest small-business advocacy organization and operates on a staunchly nonpartisan basis.
Jennifer Le, PharmD Joins Pittsburgh-Based Contract Research Organization, Clinical Research Strategies, LLC as Clinical and Regulatory Affairs Project Lead
Pittsburgh, PA – August 1, 2022. Clinical Research Strategies, LLC (“CRS”), a Pittsburgh-area-based, US-owned and operated contract research organization (CRO) and executive management consultancy for the life sciences industry is pleased to announce the addition of Jennifer Le, PharmD, Clinical and Regulatory Affairs Project Lead.
David Anderson, Joins Pittsburgh-Based Contract Research Organization, Clinical Research Strategies, LLC as Clinical Research Associate
Pittsburgh, PA – January 19, 2022. Clinical Research Strategies, LLC (“CRS”), a Pittsburgh-area-based, US-owned and operated contract research organization (CRO) and executive management consultancy for the life sciences industry is pleased to announce the addition of David Anderson to the firm as a Clinical Research Associate.
Bharesh Chauhan, DPhil (Oxon), Joins Pittsburgh-Based Contract Research Organization, Clinical Research Strategies, LLC as Clinical and Regulatory Affairs Scientist
Pittsburgh, PA – January 13, 2022. Clinical Research Strategies, LLC (“CRS”), a Pittsburgh-area-based, US-owned and operated contract research organization (CRO) and executive management consultancy for the life sciences industry is pleased to announce the addition of Bharesh Chauhan, D.Phil. (Oxon) to the firm as a Clinical and Regulatory Affairs Scientist.
Vonya Eisinger Joins Pittsburgh-Based Contract Research Organization, Clinical Research Strategies, LLC as Senior Clinical and Quality Specialist & Auditor
Pittsburgh, PA – December 23, 2021. Clinical Research Strategies, LLC (“CRS”), a Pittsburgh-area-based, US-owned and operated contract research organization (CRO) and executive management consultancy for the life sciences industry, is pleased to announce the addition of Vonya Eisinger, Senior Clinical Quality Specialist & Auditor, to the firm.
Candice Brett, Joins Pittsburgh-Based Contract Research Organization, Clinical Research Strategies, LLC as Manager of Business Operations
Pittsburgh, PA – November 9, 2021. Clinical Research Strategies, LLC (“CRS”), a Pittsburgh-area-based, US-owned and operated contract research organization (CRO) and executive management consultancy for the life sciences industry is pleased to announce the addition of Candice Brett, Manager of Business Operations, to the firm.
Julie Cramer, PhD, Joins Pittsburgh-Based Contract Research Organization, Clinical Research Strategies, LLC as Associate Director of Clinical and Regulatory Affairs
Pittsburgh, PA – November 2, 2021. Clinical Research Strategies, LLC (“CRS”), a Pittsburgh-area-based, US-owned and operated contract research organization (CRO) and executive management consultancy for the life sciences industry is pleased to announce the addition of Julie Cramer, PhD, Associate Director of Clinical and Regulatory Affairs, to the firm.
Frank Falcione, EMBA, Joins Pittsburgh-Based Contract Research Organization, Clinical Research Strategies, LLC as Senior Executive Quality and Risk Management Consultant
Pittsburgh, PA – August 27, 2021. Clinical Research Strategies, LLC (“CRS”), a Pittsburgh-area-based, US-owned and operated contract research organization (CRO) and executive management consultancy for the life sciences industry is pleased to announce the addition of Frank Falcione, EMBA, Senior Executive Quality and Risk Management Consultant, to the firm.
Lauren Long, MS, PMP, Joins Pittsburgh-area-based Contract Research Organization, Clinical Research Strategies, LLC as Senior Clinical and Regulatory Affairs Project Lead
Pittsburgh, PA – May 11, 2021. Clinical Research Strategies, LLC (“CRS”), a Pittsburgh-area-based, US-owned and operated contract research organization (CRO) and executive management consultancy for the life sciences industry is pleased to announce the addition of Lauren Long, MS, PMP, Senior Clinical and Regulatory Affairs Project Lead, to the firm.
Parul Nisha, PhD, Joins Pittsburgh-Based Contract Research Organization, Clinical Research Strategies, LLC as Director of Clinical and Regulatory Affairs
Pittsburgh, PA – February 15, 2021. Clinical Research Strategies, LLC (“CRS”), a Pittsburgh-area-based, US-owned and operated contract research organization (CRO) and executive management consultancy for the life sciences industry is pleased to announce the addition of Parul Nisha, PhD, Director of Clinical and Regulatory Affairs, to the firm.
Alyssa Harris, MS, Joins Pittsburgh-area-based Contract Research Organization, Clinical Research Strategies, LLC, as Clinical and Regulatory Affairs Project Lead
Pittsburgh, PA – February 1, 2021. Clinical Research Strategies, LLC (“CRS”), a Pittsburgh-area-based, US-owned and operated contract research organization (CRO) and executive management consultancy for the life sciences industry is pleased to announce the addition of Alyssa Harris, MS, Clinical and Regulatory Affairs Project Lead, to the firm.