Sheila Y. Lister has over 25 years of experience in business administration and clinical research. She currently serves as Senior Coordinator of Clinical Studies at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, where she oversees clinical trial operations and personnel. Previously, she held administrative roles at the City of Houston Health and Human Services and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. She has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and an Associate's degree in Business.

1. Sheila Y. Lister
15102 Western Skies Dr.
Houston, Texas 77086
(832) 305-4398
QUALIFICATIONS:
25+ Years of Business Administration experience and Medical Terminology; 20 + Years of Clinical Research
Experience; 15 Years of Supervisory Experience
Proficient knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Visio, Lotus Notes, Outlook and Internet, Kronos
Proficient knowledge using PDOL, CORe, PDMS
Knowledge of grant writing and protocol submission policies and procedures
Effective interpersonal skills as well as excellent verbal/written communication skills
Self-motivated with the ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments
Excellent team player; works well under pressure; meets deadlines within a timely manner
EDUCATION:
5-2014 - BS in Business with Concentration in Health Systems Management
DeVry University
12-1983 - AAS in Business Administration
University of Houston
5-1980 - HS Diploma
Mirabeau B. Lamar High School
EXPERIENCE:
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, Texas
77030 - Department of Melanoma Medical Oncology (Senior Coordinator of Clinical Studies
October, 2005 - present)
• Provides independent and advanced patient care services and operational management for clinical trials
• Oversee operation of the protocol submission and revision process exercising independent judgment and
authority.
• Coordinate, participate and select clinical research personnel for protocol administration
• Coordinates personnel issues and actions, including evaluation and productivity, performance and training needs.
• Provide training and mentoring for new studies and clinical studies coordinators for protocol related activities
which involves steps to follow for compliance of institutional as well as human subject research federal
guidelines.
• Participate in management of departmental clinical research activities and assigned personnel, with emphasis on
effective utilization of resources.
• Communicate and administer departmental and institutional policy and procedures for personnel in the clinical
research area.
• Performs specialized support and regulatory compliance for all clinical protocols.
• Acts as liaison with appropriate institutional counterparts (IRB, FDA and Industry Sponsors).
• Ensures that department is compliant with policies and procedures affecting the submission, review, approval,
activation, regulation, tracking and reporting of awards and protocols.
• Supports, develops and determines grant and protocol submissions and monitors the progress through the
approval process.
• Assists PI with developing, writing, and editing of grants and protocols.
• Assists in the development of Standard Operating Procedures and a Quality Assurance program for the
department.
• Assists in achieving goals for area of responsibility and offers suggestions/recommendations regarding program
operations with the goal of creating efficiencies.

2. • Plan, design, and conduct complex staff education and disseminate information by means of the weekly training
sessions/presentations and/or written communications. Participate in conducting department training sessions to
insure protocol compliance and dissemination of new information and policies.
• Mentor and encourage clinical research staff to develop through participation in professional organizations,
serving on committees, attending journal presentations, seminars, or conferences.
• Attends appropriate departmental meetings and institutional continuing education programs.
THE CITY OF HOUSTON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, 8000 Stadium Drive, Houston, Texas (City of
Houston Temp)
(Bureau of Epidemiology) - Administrative Specialist - (September 2004 – October 2005)
• Performed high level office support duties
• Provided specialized program support for Bureau Chief of Epidemiology
• Provided Administrative Assistance to the Chief Physician in the Office of Bioterrorism under the Bureau
of Epidemiology
• Prepared statistical reports and spreadsheets
• Prepared correspondence, reports and presentations, handling confidential information requests
• Planned conferences and meetings
• Provided purchasing and payroll support
• Provided and fulfilled testing requirements for the hiring of new employees
• Made travel arrangements
• Maintained calendars and schedules.
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER (Department of Biostatistics)
Office Manager (September 1, 1996 – April 1, 2004).
• Provided and supervised the day-to-day operations of all protocol related coordination including writing,
submission and maintenance of protocols.
• Allocated resources to enable task performance
• Coordinated office staff activities to ensure maximum efficiency
• Recruited and selected office staff; evaluated and managed staff performance
• Coached and disciplined office staff
• Designed and implemented filing systems
• Established procedures for record keeping
• Monitored record and timekeeping
• Ensured security and confidentiality of data
• Designed and implemented office policies and procedures
• Ensured adherence of office policies and procedures
• Analyzed and monitored internal processes
• Implemented procedural and policy changes to improve operational efficiency
• Prepared operational reports and schedules to ensure efficiency
• Reviewed and approved office supply acquisitions
• Collected and developed criteria information for protocol submission.
• Coordinated FDA submissions and assisted with clinical trial audits.
• Submitted information on adverse events to IRB and revises consents.
• Collaborated with physicians, mid-level practitioners, research nurses and data coordinators
• Effectively conducted assigned operations of research protocols.
• Performed Office Management duties, i.e, sign-off on timekeeping activities using kronos
Other Departments at MD Anderson Cancer Center
Department of Educational Publishing 1995- 1996
Department of Genitourinary Medical Oncology 1992 - 1995
Department of Scientific Publications 1989 - 1992
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