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Gerald Burge

Frederick,MD

Summary

Seasoned project management professional with over 20 years of experience leading diverse teams, delivering complex projects on time and within budget, and driving impactful process improvements. Adept at collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders, solving problems creatively, and mentoring staff to achieve strategic goals. Passionate about optimizing efficiency, ensuring quality, and creating lasting value.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Metro North

Metro Volleyball Club
01.2015 - Current

• Supervise 15 coaches, lead hiring and mentoring
• Provide guidance to athletes and families on the college recruiting process
• Metro North has become one of the top ten club programs in the Chesapeake Region since becoming the director.
• Athletes who go on to play in college after leaving Metro North has increased exponentially in the last 9 years: 5 D1 1 and many D2/D3, JUCO, NAIA.

Clinical Project Manager II

Syneos Health, Inc.
01.2021 - 01.2025
  • Led or supported clinical projects across Phases 1-4 (Infectious Diseases, Rare Disease, Vaccines) with international scope (U.S., APAC, LATAM)
  • Indications as a lead: Infectious Diseases, Hematology/Endocrinology, Rare Disease, and Vaccines
  • Contributed to studies in oversight or supportive roles (e.g., Regional Project Manager, Vendor Project Manager) across diverse indications, including Oncology, Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, Hepatology, and Dermatology
  • Managed budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams, delivering on-time, high-quality results
  • Mentored project leads and supported client audits, bid defenses, and data reconciliation efforts
  • Optimized processes by educating support teams on clinical trial nuances, enhancing efficiency

Clinical Project Manager I

Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc.
03.2017 - 01.2021
  • Directed Phase 2-3 and observational studies (Infectious Diseases, Rare Diseases) in the U.S
  • And Mexico
  • Oversaw vendor contracts, regulatory submissions, and study kit tracking, achieving cost savings and uninterrupted enrollment
  • Provided supervision for staff located remotely in Mexico

Associate Clinical Project Manager

Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc.
12.2014 - 03.2017
  • Supported infectious disease studies in West Africa and Mexico, improving invoice tracking and spending analysis. To include spending nine on-site overseeing the renovation of a hospital wing, study start up activites, and clinical oversight and source document review.
  • Provided logistical and operational oversight for high-profile government-funded trials (e.g., Ebola outbreak in West Africa, Zika, COVID).
  • Improved project outcomes by implementing robust risk management strategies.

Project Manager I

Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc.
07.2011 - 12.2014
  • Managed a company-wide request system for government projects, developing a database to enhance transparency. The system managed 150-200 new project requests annually.
  • Trained staff on new processes and led collaboration between technical and non-technical teams to support the implementation of new systems the company was launching.

Research Associate I

Boston Biomedica, Inc.
02.2001 - 11.2002

Teacher’s Aide

Cedar Ridge School
01.2000 - 01.2001

Sales Associate

Combined Insurance of America
01.2000 - 12.2000

Research Assistant II

Southern Research Institute
01.1997 - 01.2000

Education

Master of Business Administration - Project Management Concentration

Mount Saint Mary’s University
Emmitsburg, MD
01.2013

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Mount Saint Mary’s University
Emmitsburg, MD
01.2011

Associate of Science - General Studies

Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD
01.2001

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Budgeting & Financial Oversight
  • Vendor & Stakeholder Management
  • Risk & Issue Management
  • International Project Management
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Communication & Collaboration
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Customer-Focused Leadership
  • Presentation & Training
  • Process Improvement & Efficiency
  • Process Optimization
  • Metrics & Data Analysis
  • Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
  • Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance
  • Regulatory Oversight & Auditing
  • Documentation & Reporting
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Mentorship & Training
  • Staff Supervision & Conflict Resolution

Certifications And Achievements

  • NIH Director’s Award, ClinRegs Team, 2018
  • Contributor, ZMapp Ebola Trial, NEJM, 2016
  • NIH Good Clinical Practices Training, 2015
  • U.S. DOT/IATA Hazmat Training, 2001
  • ISO 9001 & Good Laboratory Practice Training, 1998

Professional References

Available upon request

Education And Professional Development

  • Mount Saint Mary’s University, Emmitsburg, MD, Master of Business Administration, Project Management, 01/01/13
  • Mount Saint Mary’s University, Emmitsburg, MD, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 01/01/11, Summa Cum Laude, Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society
  • Frederick Community College, Frederick, MD, Associate of Science in General Studies, 01/01/01

Timeline

Clinical Project Manager II

Syneos Health, Inc.
01.2021 - 01.2025

Clinical Project Manager I

Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc.
03.2017 - 01.2021

Director of Metro North

Metro Volleyball Club
01.2015 - Current

Associate Clinical Project Manager

Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc.
12.2014 - 03.2017

Project Manager I

Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc.
07.2011 - 12.2014

Research Associate I

Boston Biomedica, Inc.
02.2001 - 11.2002

Teacher’s Aide

Cedar Ridge School
01.2000 - 01.2001

Sales Associate

Combined Insurance of America
01.2000 - 12.2000

Research Assistant II

Southern Research Institute
01.1997 - 01.2000

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Mount Saint Mary’s University

Associate of Science - General Studies

Frederick Community College

Master of Business Administration - Project Management Concentration

Mount Saint Mary’s University
Gerald Burge