Christine Heys Armetta has over 25 years of experience in clinical research coordination and management. She is currently the Protocol Coordinator at St. Mary Medical Center, where she oversees clinical trials and ensures regulatory compliance. Previously, she held management roles overseeing clinical trials at Fox Chase Cancer Center and cancer programs at St. Francis Medical Center. She has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from LaSalle University and a Master's in Management from Rider College.
1. CHRISTINE HEYS ARMETTA
36 FARM HOUSE LANE
RICHBORO, PA 18954
(267) 337-2330 (CELL)
(215) 710-5328 (BUSINESS)
(215) 860-7996 (HOME)
E-mail vnjllc2@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
Bucks County Community College
A.D. Nursing Candidate May 2016
Immaculata University and Applied Quality Solutions
Clinical Research Monitoring and Coordination
Continuing Education Certificate September 2010
Rider College, Lawrenceville, NJ
MBA, Management
CUM LAUDE GRADUATE December, 1989
LaSalle University, Philadelphia, PA
B.S. Business Administration
Finance/Health Care Administration
MAXIMA CUM LAUDE GRADUATE December, 1987
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
St. Mary Medical Center March 1998-
Langhorne, PA present
Protocol Coordinator
Responsible for:
• Coordinating activities of and monitoring patients enrolled on ECOG, RTOG,
AOH (FCCC), CTSU and pharmaceutical (Abraxis, BMS, GSK,
Pfizer/Wyeth) clinical trials to ensure adherence to the written protocol
• Coordinating all aspects of chemoprevention trials (BCPT, PCPT, STAR,
SELECT)
• Maintain 90% follow up rate on patients enrolled in clinical trials
• Obtaining protocols for use in the cancer program
• Obtaining, maintaining and abstracting all data required for protocol analysis
in order to ensure accurate documentation for all research protocols
2. • Preparing all documents for submission to the monthly St. Mary Medical
Center Institutional Review Board
• Ensuring all protocol related documents are updated in the IRBNet Computer
system
• Ensuring IRB/FDA regulations, ICH Guidelines and Good Clinical Practices
are followed in regards to the conduction of clinical trials
Fox Chase Cancer Center April, 1996-
Philadelphia, PA March, 1998
Coordinator of Clinical Investigations, Protocol Management Office
Responsible for:
• Overall administration/management of approximately 150 clinical trials,
including ECOG, GOG, NSABP, pharmaceutical studies and in-house
protocols.
• Implementing procedures for activation of protocols including consent form
preparation, completion of proper review requirements and timely and
complete data submission.
• Monitoring to ensure compliance with all regulatory agency requirements.
• Preparation of protocol budgets.
• Overseeing a staff of 9 Clinical Research Coordinators, 8 Clinical Research
Associates and 1 Administrative Assistant.
• Maintaining active membership on internal committees such as the
Institutional Review Board and Continuous Quality Improvement.
• Presenting lectures and seminars regarding Cancer Clinical Trials to internal
and external audiences.
St. Francis Medical Center September, 1992-
Trenton, New Jersey March, 1996
Cancer Program Manager/Manager Radiation Oncology
Responsible for:
• Monitoring patients on ECOG, RTOG and AOH clinical trials.
• Coordinating all aspects of the NSABP Tamoxifen Breast Cancer Prevention
Trial and the Southwest Oncology Group Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial.
• Obtaining protocols for use in the cancer program.
• Obtaining, maintaining and abstracting all data required for protocol analysis
in order to ensure accurate documentation for all research protocols.
• Interacting on a daily basis with members of Fox Chase Cancer Center
Network.
• Performing duties related to the Fox Chase/St. Francis Cancer Program
Affiliation.
3. • Chairing the St. Francis Cancer Program’s Continuous Quality Improvement
Committee (Quality Assurance).
• Preparation of Annual Reports and related hospital documentation for
publication to staff and management.
• Supervising a staff of 10 including nurses, Radiation Therapy Technicians,
Administrative Associates and Tumor Registry personnel.
• Presenting lectures and seminars regarding Cancer Clinical Trials to internal
and external audiences.
St. Francis Medical Center April, 1991-
Trenton, New Jersey September, 1992
Protocol Coordinator/Data Manager
See responsibilities regarding clinical trials above.
Mercer Medical Center June, 1988-
Trenton, New Jersey September, 1991
Tumor Registrar
Responsible for:
• Abstracting and follow-up of patients in the registry.
• Coordinating weekly Tumor Board Meetings.
• Performing duties associated with the Registry and the Regional Cancer
Center
• Preparing Annual Report presented to the American College of Surgeons.
• Maintaining certification of the registry granted by the American College of
Surgeons.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
MEMBER: Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA)
St. Mary Medical Center Institutional Review Board
St. Mary Medical Center Cancer Committee
CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRP-SoCRA)
NIHSS Stroke Certification A
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