Lauren Laimon

Lauren Laimon is a principal research associate with 24 years of clinical trials experience. At Westat, she currently leads the Prevention and Treatment through a Comprehensive Care Continuum for HIV-affected Adolescents in Resource Constrained Settings Implementation Science Network (PATC³H-IN) program. The project stimulates much-needed Implementation Science (IS) research in a neglected area of public health significance: identifying, linking up with, and retaining at-risk adolescents living with HIV in low-to-middle-income countries in sub-Saharan Africa while providing them with long-term viral suppression and preventing new infections among other at-risk adolescents.

Project Manager - PATC3H-IN - Westat

(2002-01)

Ms. Laimon oversees and coordinates day-to-day operations for international clinical research teams. Ms. Laimon monitors timelines and deliverables, serves as the primary contact for clients and sites, oversees site activation activities, and provides consultation on all project deliverables, including protocols, safety monitoring plans, and data safety monitoring board meetings.

Ms. Laimon coordinates cross-functional tasks between various internal and external areas to ensure successful project outcomes. She maintains standard business implementation organizational structures, team structures, work breakdown structures, work planning, issue logs, decision logs, change control and executive reports to ensure team success.

She manages internal and external resources to ensure clinical research plans are executed on time and within budget. Additionally, she oversees data harmonization efforts and directs the organization of data for publication.

• Providing logistical and operational coordination, including the establishment and coordination of the Scientific Leadership Committee (SLC), working groups and committees
• Offering regulatory infrastructure and monitoring of non-registrational trials
• Providing statistical analysis support and data systems infrastructure
• Managing website administration and communication of research activities for all PATC³H-IN research projects and other core functions within the PATC³H-IN network
• Supporting infrastructure for emerging research, including the development of policies and procedures to implement rapid response and emerging research pilots within the network

Technical Lead for Proposals - Clinical Research Practice - Westat

(2002-01)

Ms. Laimon directed the technical aspects of proposal development, ensuring alignment with client requirements and organizational capabilities. She collaborated with cross-functional teams and worked closely with subject matter experts, project managers, and business development teams to gather necessary information and insights for proposal content.

Ms. Laimon developed technical solutions and designed and articulated innovative technical solutions to address client needs, incorporating best practices and cutting-edge technologies. She reviewed and edited proposal content, ensuring technical accuracy, clarity, and coherence of proposal documents, including narratives, diagrams, and supporting materials.

Ms. Laimon managed proposal timelines, coordinated proposal schedules, tracked progress, and ensured timely submission of high-quality proposals. She conducted risk assessments and identified potential risks and mitigation strategies related to proposed technical solutions.

Newsletter Director - Clinical Research Practice - Westat

(2002-01)

Ms. Laimon successfully produced and managed corporate monthly and quarterly newsletters.

Responsibilities included content creation, design, and distribution to ensure timely and effective communication within the organization. Ms. Laimon developed engaging and informative content tailored to the interests and needs of the corporate audience, including updates on company initiatives, achievements, and upcoming events. Ms. Laimon coordinated visually appealing newsletters that align with corporate branding and standards. Ms. Laimon also coordinated with various departments and stakeholders to gather relevant information and ensure accurate representation of company activities and goals. Ms. Laimon managed the distribution process to ensure newsletters reached all employees and stakeholders efficiently, leveraging both digital and print mediums as appropriate. Ms. Laimon also actively sought feedback from recipients to continuously improve the quality and impact of the newsletters.

Project Manager - COVID-19 Study - Westat

(2002-01)

Ms. Laimon managed Westat's work on a domestic COVID-19 study, a multi-center, double-blind, randomized controlled trial. She oversaw and coordinated day-to-day operations for participating U.S. sites, including regulatory, site monitoring, and safety activities.

She monitored timelines and deliverables, led client meetings, served as the primary contact for clients and sites, oversaw site activation activities, and provided consultation on all project deliverables, including protocols, safety monitoring plans, and case report forms. During the pandemic, Ms. Laimon was responsible for identifying suitable clinical trial sites and developing effective working relationships with clinical investigators and thought leaders, while quickly pivoting to the changing requirements of the pandemic.

She also provided consultation and input on site monitoring plans and reports, case report forms, safety management plans, Medidata systems, statistical analysis plans, study plans, Data Monitoring Committee activities, and all other project deliverables.

Project Manager - PATC³H - Westat

(2002-01)

Ms. Laimon provided comprehensive program and logistical support for NIH program and contractor staff meetings, program investigator meetings, steering committee meetings (PATC³H awardees and NIH staff), protocol team meetings, and safety monitoring committee meetings. She tracked milestones and provided support, coordinated data and resource management, including harmonization of variables for future cross-project analyses, and managed regulatory support by collecting and approving essential regulatory documents from U.S. and international sites for protocol registration.

Ms. Laimon also coordinated monitoring support to ensure protocol compliance, protection of human subject rights and safety, and adherence to Good Clinical Practice guidelines and applicable regulations. She developed and maintained a website featuring program procedures, instructions, and a query notification system.

Additionally, she facilitated information exchange among program awardees through various listservs, workgroups, and discussion forums. In support of dissemination efforts, she participated in the development and tracking of all publications and presentations of findings.

Project Manager - Hypertension Disparities Reduction Research Coordinating Unit - Westat

(2002-01)

Ms. Laimon provided operational support for meetings and information management.

4 Season Giving Tree

(2020-01)

Matthews Media Group - Rockville, MD

(2001-01 - 2001-12)

Office of Preventive Oncology, National Cancer Institute - Rockville, MD

(2000-01 - 2000-12)

Division of Clinical Sciences, National Cancer Institute - Rockville, MD

(1997-01)

MS - Clinical Research Administration - George Washington University (2005-01)

BBA - Business Administration - James Madison University (2002-01)