Possessing an extensive background in clinical research, Terrence Purnell most recently engaged as Takeda Pharmaceutical’s associate director of clinical quality assurance. Managing clinical development programs in Massachusetts, he oversaw audits and inspections and resolved quality issues. Terrence Purnell also evaluated the impact of risk elements on data integrity, subject safety, and overall operations, and escalated issues of concern to clinical quality assurance program management.
Mr. Purnell holds an MS in pharmacology from Thomas Jefferson University. He served as clinical data manager with the institution from 2008 to 2010. Recording study data through electronic data capturing systems, he ensured that patient study charts were well maintained and organized. He subsequently accepted responsibilities with the institution as supervisor of regulatory affairs, overseeing a daily workload that involved more than 150 clinical trials. Mr. Purnell served as the school’s regulatory interface with investigational review boards, study sponsors, Jefferson affiliate sites, and the US Food and Drug Administration.
In addition to being a Certified Clinical Research Professional, Terrence Purnell has been active with the Society of Clinical Research Associates since 2010.