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Joella Kittrell, MPH, MCRP, CCRP

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Director, Clinical Trial Operations Pharma at Alcon
📍 Henderson, Nevada, United States

Joella Kittrell is an experienced Director of Clinical Trial Operations at Alcon with a history of managing Phase 1-4 clinical research from start to finish. Her background spans both commercial and government-sponsored research at sponsors and CROs. She holds dual masters degrees from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Joella is a proud alumna of UNC Chapel Hill, as indicated by her support for the Tar Heels. She has also been involved in her local community, contributing to social service organizations in the Chapel Hill area.

She has received industry recognition for her work, winning a Silver award for Clinical Trial Manager of the Year.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Director, Clinical Trial Operations Pharma
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Henderson, Nevada, United States
Personality Overview

How Joella shows up

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ROI Driven

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Priorities

Topics Joella cares about

Clinical Trial Management
Her entire career, including her current Director role at Alcon, focuses on leading clinical operations and overseeing trials from start-up through close-out.
Ophthalmic Research
Her work at Alcon and Aerie Pharmaceuticals, leaders in eye care, shows a clear focus on ophthalmic therapies for conditions like glaucoma and dry eye disease.
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Career

Work history

12-2023
Director, Clinical Trial Operations Pharma
Alcon
1-2023 - 12-2023
Sr. Clinical Manager
Alcon
6-2021 - 12-2022
Sr. Clinical Manager
Aerie Pharmaceuticals
1-2019 - 6-2021
Manager, Clinical Operations
Syneos Health
1-2018 - 1-2019
Clinical Operations Lead
Syneos Health
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Education
2005 - 2008
Dual Masters
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
1998 - 2002
BS
Humboldt State University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

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