I am a clinical project manager with over 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry, known for leading cross-functional teams through complex clinical trials and delivering on timelines and budgets. I combine strategic insight from my Executive MBA with hands-on execution to drive efficient processes, stakeholder collaboration, and rigorous risk management across global studies. In addition to my core work, I serve as President of the Rigaud Benoit Visual Arts Foundation and Vice President of PELT, a long-term investment association spanning Canada and the U.S., and I routinely compose newsletters to partners involved in international clinical research to promote clear communication and collaboration. Outside the day-to-day of project leadership, I stay engaged with the arts and financial sectors, bringing a creative yet disciplined perspective to organizational growth and partnership development. My experience spans coordinating multinational teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and guiding strategic initiatives that align with both scientific and business objectives.

Cynthia Gabriel

I am a clinical project manager with over 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry, known for leading cross-functional teams through complex clinical trials and delivering on timelines and budgets. I combine strategic insight from my Executive MBA with hands-on execution to drive efficient processes, stakeholder collaboration, and rigorous risk management across global studies. In addition to my core work, I serve as President of the Rigaud Benoit Visual Arts Foundation and Vice President of PELT, a long-term investment association spanning Canada and the U.S., and I routinely compose newsletters to partners involved in international clinical research to promote clear communication and collaboration. Outside the day-to-day of project leadership, I stay engaged with the arts and financial sectors, bringing a creative yet disciplined perspective to organizational growth and partnership development. My experience spans coordinating multinational teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and guiding strategic initiatives that align with both scientific and business objectives.

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I am a clinical project manager with over 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry, known for leading cross-functional teams through complex clinical trials and delivering on timelines and budgets. I combine strategic insight from my Executive MBA with hands-on execution to drive efficient processes, stakeholder collaboration, and rigorous risk management across global studies. In addition to my core work, I serve as President of the Rigaud Benoit Visual Arts Foundation and Vice President of PELT, a long-term investment association spanning Canada and the U.S., and I routinely compose newsletters to partners involved in international clinical research to promote clear communication and collaboration.

Outside the day-to-day of project leadership, I stay engaged with the arts and financial sectors, bringing a creative yet disciplined perspective to organizational growth and partnership development. My experience spans coordinating multinational teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and guiding strategic initiatives that align with both scientific and business objectives.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Project Manager, Clinical Research at SERIANT (Formerly MHICC: Montreal Health Innovations Coordinating Center)
October 1, 2016 - April 1, 2025
Lead and manage clinical trials from initiation to closure, ensuring adherence to timelines, regulatory requirements (GCP, ICH), and budget constraints. Review protocol, CRF design, and study-related documents. Collaborate with sponsors, internal teams, and vendors to ensure successful execution and risk mitigation. Develop and implement detailed study management plans covering recruitment, monitoring, and communication, while promoting consistent use of study tools and SOPs. Identify risks and contingencies and drive problem solving and resolution across cross-functional teams.
Regulatory Submissions Coordinator & Principal Canadian Representative at Medpace
September 1, 2014 - October 1, 2016
Maintain regulatory records and the data management system (electronic data) including archive of submissions. Lead meetings with internal teams and sponsors (agendas, minutes, action items). Review and approve labels for Health Canada compliance. Translate essential documents between English and French. Oversee remote teams to meet study milestones and deadlines. Ensure compliance with international regulatory requirements and perform audits to improve data quality and decision-making.
Senior Clinical Trial Coordinator at Merck Canada Inc.
October 1, 2009 - September 1, 2014
Generate and manage budgets and clinical contracts for investigators and IRB services for each study. Ensure monitoring of budgets and targets. Assist in the preparation of ethics submissions. Dispatch study documents to sites with Central IRB or local ethics committee. Alert Medical Monitor and others to serious adverse events and other unexpected events. Collaborate with investigators and clinical teams to improve study materials and data reporting.
Vice President at Rigaud Benoit Foundation
June 1, 2019 - Present
Vice President responsible for governance and strategic initiatives within the visual arts foundation.
Vice President at PELT (Placement à Long Terme)
March 1, 2024 - Present
Vice President of a long-term savings investment association spanning Canada and the U.S., driving strategic partnerships and financial oversight.

Education

EMBA (Executive Master of Business Administration) at Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Certificate in development of pharmaceutical/drug products at Laval University, Longueuil Campus, Longueuil, Quebec
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
Certificate in Project Management at Hautes Études Commerciales (HEC), Montreal, Quebec
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor of Science – Biochemistry at Université du Québec à Montréal (UQÀM), Montreal, Quebec
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
EMBA at Concordia University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Certificate in development of pharmaceutical/drug products at Laval University, Longueuil Campus
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
Certificate in Project Management at HEC Montréal
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor of Science – Biochemistry at Université du Québec à Montréal (UQÀM)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Professional Services, Education