Meet the PharPoint Team: Christy G., Senior Project Manager, Clinical 

Before moving into her current role as a Senior Project Manager (PM) at PharPoint, Christy G. gained a multi-faceted view of clinical research – with prior roles as a Pharmacokinetics Chemist, Research Assistant, Study Coordinator, Clinical Research Associate, and Clinical Operations Lead.

This breadth of experience allows Christy to proactively identify risks, better anticipate challenges, communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, and consider the nuances of clinical trial execution from multiple angles when developing study timelines.

In her role at PharPoint, Christy serves as the primary point of contact for the clinical studies she manages. As a clinical PM, she leads a cross-functional team and collaborates closely with sponsors and vendors to ensure every element of the study is progressing seamlessly and as planned.

A detailed thinker and supportive leader, Christy’s insight is grounded in real-world experiences, making her an invaluable resource for both her study teammates and the clients she works with.

“I’ve come full circle,” Christy says of her career path. “I reflect back on my previous roles daily and it’s clear each role was a stepping stone that allowed me to develop a comprehensive understanding of how to best manage a study.”

In her journey to PharPoint, Christy has spent time at both large and small CROs and appreciates the tight knit collaboration that a small CRO can provide. In addition to allowing for an internal culture that promotes comradery and transparency, she notes that PharPoint’s smaller size also allows for a highly adaptable, client centric approach across all functional departments.

“We communicate openly across departments, so we can adjust quickly when changes are needed,” she explains. “When a sponsor makes a request, we figure it out together and get it done quickly.”

While Christy has experience across a range of therapeutic areas and phases of research, a few therapeutic areas she is particularly passionate about are rare diseases, neurology, oncology, and gastroenterology.

Especially within rare indications, sponsors are often providing options for patients who may have few or no other alternatives. Contributing to these trials is particularly rewarding, with each new study milestone a reminder that work within clinical research is, ultimately, work that is designed to improve someone’s quality of life or help cure a disease – and this responsibility is never taken lightly.

Outside of clinical research, Christy’s passions include channeling her creativity into hands-on DIY projects. There is no shortage of power tools and projects around the house. Her skillset includes woodworking, refurbishing and building furniture, and various home improvement projects.

“I’m always working on something,” she says, sharing details of a current project that includes building out drawers and shelves for a bedroom closet. “It’s totally different than my day job – and great creative outlet.”

In all she does both in and outside of work, curiosity remains is a constant.

“I love the cross-functional communication and the knowledge sharing that happens within our team,” she says of her PharPoint colleagues. “I’m naturally curious, so understanding different roles, all behind-the-scenes tasks, and how everything fits together helps me deliver a high quality study.”

This mindset is something her teammates have come to expect from her –

“At the end of meetings, when they ask if anyone has questions, it’s always, OK… Christy?” She jokes. “But I think it’s a good thing. Being inquisitive makes us better.”