Christy Karakos is a seasoned research professional with over 20 years in the medical field and 15 years of clinical research experience. She currently serves as the Senior Director of Quality Control at Velocity Clinical Research, where she leads quality initiatives, ensures regulatory compliance, and develops strategies to enhance clinical trial execution across multiple sites.
With a strong background in quality control, operations management, and regulatory compliance (ICH, GCP, HIPAA), Christy specializes in optimizing research processes, ensuring protocol adherence, and mitigating compliance risks. She has extensive experience in clinical trial development (Phase I-IV), physician engagement, data management, and staff leadership, making her a key contributor to the success of clinical research programs.
Before joining Velocity, Christy was the Regional Operations Director at M3 Wake Research, managing three dedicated research facilities, overseeing trial recruitment, and leading quality control processes for pharmaceutical and device trials. She also has experience in healthcare administration, including medical records, infection control, and HIPAA compliance.
Christy is a Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management and Business Administration at Western Governors University. Her dedication to advancing clinical research quality and compliance, along with her leadership in process improvement, makes her a valuable voice in the industry.