About Mary Blake
Work Experience
More than fifteen years across clinical research, site monitoring, and public health — from oncology coordination and FDA-standard monitoring to emergency management and global health consulting.
32.7767° N · Dallas, Texas
By the Numbers
From Parkland and Baylor laboratories to oncology research, FDA-standard monitoring, and global public-health work — a career built one rigorous role at a time.
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Years across clinical research & public health
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Roles in research, monitoring & advocacy
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Hospitals monitored across a six-state region
Career Timeline
Present, back to the start.
August 2025 – Present
Adjunct Professor of Microbiology
Tarrant County College · Fort Worth, TX
Teaches college microbiology and serves as course content expert, maintaining curriculum rigor and reviewing individual courses for currency.
Cultivates new relationships and nurtures existing ones through lectures, events, and educational presentations — collaborating with TCC's clinical leaders for impactful student engagement.
Facilitates substantive discussion with higher-order questioning and supplemental resources, and executes projects assigned by the Academic Program Director and Dean's office.
2021 – March 2025
Lead Clinical Research Associate II
ICON Pharmaceuticals plc · Dallas–Fort Worth, TX
Responsible for execution of assigned clinical trial activities, working closely with the clinical team from study start-up, contracts, and budgeting through close-out.
Develops Protocol, ICF, and HIPAA documents and amendments, presenting to governance committees and in-person or virtual health-policy committee meetings as required.
Orchestrates data-collection initiatives and generates comprehensive reports on portfolio performance, investment activity, and governance adherence.
Interprets statistical and advanced analytic data — descriptive statistics, predictive analytics, and machine learning.
Shares views confidently with senior clients and colleagues while multitasking under pressure and delivering high-volume results on the road.
2019 – 2021
Clinical Research Associate I
Frontline Monitors · Dallas–Fort Worth, TX
Site management and monitoring — data collection, query and issue resolution, and comprehensive site support.
Provided project oversight across the region to ensure site compliance with study protocol, study plans, local regulations, and study timelines.
Delivered monitoring support visits per project requirements to aid sites in satisfactory performance and compliance with FDA standards.
May 2020 – Present · PRN
Emergency Management Coordinator (PIV1501381)
Department of Homeland Security — FEMA Contractor
Scheduled deployed FEMA staff, including daily call-down lists, accountability check-ins, rotations, staff rosters, and overtime approvals.
Managed field onboarding — verifying safe arrivals, negotiating with hotels and car-rental companies, and handling badging documentation.
Provided site management and monitoring with data collection, query and issue resolution, and comprehensive site support.
Independently managed multiple competing initiatives with strong organization, planning, and time management.
January 2017 – December 2019
Medical Laboratory Technician
Baylor University Medical Center · Dallas, TX
Performed specimen identification and qualification using approved testing, handling, and processing procedures in accordance with federal regulations.
Processed specimens with competency in receiving, centrifuging, aliquoting, and transporting for testing.
Worked with SAS database analytical testing.
November 2018 – November 2019
Clinical Coordinator
Discovery Clinical Trials · Dallas, TX
Consulted with patients on the expectations and process of clinical research studies.
Collaborated with the team to evaluate results and ensure data integrity and quality outcomes.
Managed small projects with limited supervision, exceeding performance expectations and training new hires.
Gathered and interpreted internal and external data to identify improvements to patient source data.
January 2017 – December 2018
Healthcare Consultant
Anudae Management Solutions
Led B2B pharmaceutical product sales, sourcing leads through cold calling and referrals.
Led in-person and online conference calls and produced thought-leadership pieces.
Kept a detailed schedule to meet deadlines and close leads with confidence and product knowledge.
January 2017 – December 2018
Lead Microbiology Technician
Ceutical Laboratories Inc.
Led four microbiology technicians, overseeing microbial testing of products prior to market release.
Provided weekly team status updates to leadership.
Advised clients across pharmaceutical, food & drug, cosmetic, and consumer-goods industries on quality improvements.
Performed equipment calibration and preventative maintenance for quality control.
January 2012 – December 2015
Clinical Research Coordinator
Texas Oncology — Mary Crowley Cancer Research Center
Provided project support: research, meeting preparation, presentation development, and budget and patient-status reporting.
Suggested improvements to products, services, tools, and methods in the functional area.
Implemented new Standard Operating Procedures and protocols contributing to oncology studies.
Maintained patient electronic medical records and managed their progression through study.
January 2011 – December 2012
Health Unit Coordinator Assistant
Parkland Hospital
Initiated, assembled, and maintained patient charts in accordance with established procedures.
Transcribed physician orders and maintained relationships with physicians and patients.
January 2011 – December 2011
Substitute Teacher — Biology
Denton Independent School District
Provided instructional reinforcement for individuals and small groups of students.
Assisted with classroom management and general supervision.
Helped set up equipment and prepare materials.
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