Reed Seward is a Senior Clinical Research Associate II with IQVIA, a global organization that provides analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences and healthcare industries. The company operates as a major Contract Research Organization and supports clinical trials from early-stage development through global registrational studies. Reed Seward has developed a solid background in clinical research, supported by more than 10 years of experience. Over the years, Reed has gained practical knowledge in study coordination, monitoring, and regulatory processes. His work reflects steady progress and hands-on involvement in different phases of clinical trials. He has contributed to both operational and oversight activities, building a well-rounded understanding of research environments and expectations. Seward joined IQVIA in 2021 as a Clinical Research Associate II. After one year, he advanced to Senior Clinical Research Associate I, reflecting his ability to meet expectations and handle greater responsibility. In 2024, he stepped into his current role as Senior Clinical Research Associate II. In this position, he supports the execution of clinical studies, ensuring that activities align with protocols, regulatory standards, and organizational guidelines. His progression shows a consistent approach to growth within the same organization. Before joining IQVIA, Reed worked at a contract research organization in Ohio for nearly 6 years. This organization provides full-service support to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. He started there in 2015 as a Study Coordinator. In this role, he supported multiple aspects of clinical trial operations. Seward's responsibilities included assisting with project planning and creating study-specific procedures. He maintained enrollment and screening databases, ensuring they were accurate and up to date. He also worked with the regulatory team during the site activation startup phase. In addition, he tracked investigator grants and payments and provided support to third-party vendors when required. He prepared both internal and external reports and offered backup support for site management activities. He regularly updated study managers and directors on progress, pending tasks, and any issues requiring attention. He also contributed to studies on supply tracking and drug management. This role helped him build a strong base in clinical research coordination. Recruitment & Translation Specialist I, Schulman Associates IRB Earlier in his career, he worked as a Recruitment and Translation Specialist I at an organization that focused on ethical review services for clinical trials. In this position, he processed documentation efficiently while maintaining accuracy and quality. He ensured that turnaround times were met and that customer files were complete and properly maintained. Reed Seward managed database tracking systems and supported client communication to maintain working relationships. His responsibilities required attention to detail and an organized approach to handling multiple tasks. This experience helped him develop skills related to documentation, quality control, and client support. Seward also interned at a utility company, where he supported environmental and remediation efforts. In this role, he organized and entered documents into a remediation database and reviewed agency and corporate records to determine correct classifications. He calculated estimates of soil removal for remediation sites using topographic maps. He also traveled to sites to collect important documents and assisted in updating a quarterly reserve spreadsheet used for corporate reporting. This experience added technical and analytical skills to his background. In addition, Reed supported operations for major sporting events organized by a sports group. His work included assisting with course preparation and working closely with operations leadership. This role required coordination, clear communication, and the ability to contribute effectively in a team setting. Seward began his career in a sales role at a platform focused on promoting local businesses. He started in a developing market and was promoted within 2 months to a larger, more competitive market. In this position, he built his personal sales portfolio from the ground up. Reed's daily work involved making 80-100 calls, including cold calls, to connect with business owners. He communicated with clients by phone and in person, answering questions and addressing concerns clearly and professionally. He managed his schedule carefully to stay organized and meet performance goals. Seward built relationships with business owners through regular follow-up and consistent communication. He worked with them to explain return on investment and to help them understand the value of participating. He also researched local businesses to identify potential opportunities and generated new accounts through outreach and visits. On average, Reed featured about five businesses per week, contributing to a monthly revenue of around $50,000. His highest monthly performance reached $92,000. Over the course of one year, he generated approximately $500,000 in total revenue and supported around 230 featured businesses. This role helped him develop communication, organization, and relationship management skills. Seward earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from a university in Greencastle, Indiana. During his time there, he was involved in a fraternity chapter, which supported his social and leadership development. His academic background in biology provided a foundation for his later work in clinical research. Reed was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, and grew up with one brother and one sister. He attended a local country day school during his early education. In July 2020, he married his spouse, who is also from Cincinnati and works at a children’s hospital. Together, they have two sons, ages five and two. Outside of work, he enjoys activities such as fishing, hunting, traveling, and hiking. He values time with family and friends and enjoys attending sporting events. He also follows football and supports his local team. Reed Seward continues to maintain a balance between his professional responsibilities and his personal life.