Medical Director - ICON plc
(2025-11)
Acted as Regional and Global Medical Monitor for Phase II–III clinical trials in ophthalmology, rare diseases, and advanced therapeutic programs.
- Led safety surveillance activities, including signal detection, adverse event review, laboratory assessment, CRF evaluation, and blinded/unblinded data review, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance.
- Provided strategic medical guidance to investigators and study teams, serving as primary escalation point for complex medical and safety-related issues, enhancing decision-making and issue resolution.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with clinical operations, biostatistics, pharmacovigilance, and regulatory affairs teams to ensure aligned global study execution and meet development objectives.
- Direct protocol, ICF, and CRF review activities to improve scientific rigor, operational feasibility, study execution, and patient safety outcomes.
- Contributed to indication planning and asset-level strategy, enhancing clinical development initiatives in support of sponsor objectives and therapeutic expansion.
- Support business development initiatives through bid defense meetings, sponsor-facing medical presentations, and strategic client engagements.
- Mentored junior medical monitors, fostering operational excellence and optimizing protocols to promote effective collaboration across initiatives.
Ophthalmologist - Waring Vision Institute
(2024-03 - 2026-02)
Delivered comprehensive ophthalmic care, oculoplastic surgery, and advanced aesthetic medicine procedures including neurotoxins, fillers, CO2 laser resurfacing, and microneedling.
- Integrated medical and aesthetic treatment strategies, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and tailored treatment plans.
Expert Consultant - Motley Rice LLC
(2015-01 - 2024-12)
Reviewed medical records and analyzed clinical data to deliver expert interpretations for legal and healthcare matters.
- Collaborated with attorneys to prepare case strategies and recommendations.
- Analyzed legal documents to support complex litigation cases.
- Assessed ophthalmologic standards of care and evaluated clinical procedures and documentation for compliance and quality.
- Conducted research on regulatory changes affecting client interests.
Ophthalmologist – Comprehensive & Oculoplastics - Carolina Eyecare Physicians
(2011-08 - 2024-03)
Managed high-volume ophthalmology practice with 50+ patients daily, performing complex cataract, glaucoma, and oculoplastic procedures to enhance patient outcomes.
- Treated complex ophthalmic diseases while maintaining strong patient satisfaction and continuity of care.
- Delivered consistent high-volume clinical productivity while maintaining quality patient outcomes.
- Led interdisciplinary coordination of longitudinal patient care across comprehensive ophthalmology and surgical services.
- Oversaw clinic operations and patient management workflows, optimizing treatment planning to ensure high-quality care delivery.
- Supported integrated patient care coordination across multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Combined surgical expertise with operational oversight to streamline processes within fast-paced clinical environment.
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology - Medical University of South Carolina
(2007-07 - 2014-05)
Delivered resident education and surgical training in academic ophthalmology programs, enhancing clinical competencies and surgical skills.
- Guided residents and medical trainees in clinical and surgical ophthalmology, fostering their professional development and skill enhancement.
- Contributed to clinical research initiatives and operational oversight of ophthalmology services, improving service delivery and patient outcomes.
Medical Director - Natural Hideaway Medical Spa
(2007-06 - 2011-06)
Led patient safety and procedural quality initiatives, fostering collaboration within multidisciplinary aesthetic medicine environment to enhance overall care standards.
- Directed clinical operations for aesthetic medicine practice, streamlining injectables and laser procedures, enhancing staffing efficiency, implementing SOPs, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Developed strategic medical plans for innovative therapies and technologies.
- Led clinical development programs across multiple therapeutic areas.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment.
Site Monitor - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
(1996-01 - 1997-01)
Coordinated site monitoring activities and operational tasks to ensure compliance with regulatory documentation, facilitated recruitment efforts, and maintained effective communication with sponsors.
- Monitored participant compliance with study protocols and procedures.
- Collected and documented data from clinical trials accurately.
- Ensured proper handling and storage of biological samples.
Clinical Research Assistant - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
(1992-01 - 1996-01)
Assisted in participant recruitment for clinical trials, contributing to diverse study populations.
- Coordinated data collection processes and ensured accuracy of records for enhanced study integrity.
- Supported study coordinators with regulatory document preparation and submissions.
- Supported clinical research operations and study coordination while managing administrative functions during undergraduate studies.
Clinical Research - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
(1992-01 - 1997-01)
