Patrick
Jauregui
Clinical Research Professional
7+ years of experience in clinical research overseeing clinical studies across the United States and Canada. Proficient in all phases of clinical studies, from protocol development to monitoring and successful FDA IDE submissions. Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with comprehensive experience in the health wearables, biomedical, medical device industries. Adept at prototype testing and implementation in clinical research studies.
7+
Years in clinical research
50+
Clinical studies overseen / completed
30+
Clinical sites managed
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Work Experience
Technical Operations Lead
Clinical Research Coordinator
- Managed operational oversight of external studies at CROs and internal data collections, completing 20 studies across 9 sites
- Designed data collections in collaboration with prototype engineers to iterate on hardware design and software functionality across multiple builds and firmware versions. Drove improvements through 800+ device testing and build validation sessions
- Owned device readiness and issue resolution throughout the clinical trial lifecycle, filing and triaging 400+ bug reports and ensuring data quality across all study phases
- Drove cross-functional collaboration across engineering, legal, product, and data quality teams to ensure seamless study planning, startup, closeout, and reporting
- Spearheaded AI initiatives for the clinical operations team, including implementation of multiple tools and process automations leveraging Claude, Meta AI, and Manus
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
Contract
- Coordinated end-to-end execution of 18+ clinical technology studies across 6 sites, managing study startup, visit facilitation, and closeout activities
- Led operational planning and day-to-day management across concurrent studies
- Maintained and monitored study data and documentation, reviewing data for completeness, flagging anomalies, resolving queries, and ensuring adherence to SOPs and regulatory requirements
- Identified and implemented process improvements for study setup and administration, contributing to operational efficiencies adopted in later studies
Clinical Research Associate
- Oversaw 15 feasibility and pivotal NSR and IDE clinical studies across 20+ physician sites in the United States and Canada
- Delivered on-site technical training to physicians, providing device support and troubleshooting during live patient treatments to ensure proper device operation and procedural success
- Managed clinical trials from protocol development, CRF creation, and EDC testing through site initiation, interim and closeout monitoring, culminating in publication and FDA submissions
Clinical Engineering Intern
- Assisted in data analysis for doctoral presentations and abstract publications
- Executed an independent photographic review for an NSR clinical study submitted to the FDA
- Implemented tracking procedures for clinical data using SmartSheets; utilized MATLAB, Python, and Minitab
Mechanical Engineering Intern
- Assisted mechanical engineering team with part design in SolidWorks and construction of testing apparatuses
- Developed test protocol documentation and executed finished goods part testing
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Field Experience
Pulse Biosciences
Meta
02
Skills & Expertise
Clinical Operations
- Protocol Development
- FDA IDE Submissions
- Site Monitoring
- GCP
- ICH Guidelines
- CRF Design
- CRO Management
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Prototype Field Testing
- SolidWorks
- MATLAB
- Python
- Hardware Iteration
Data & Tools
- Study Database Management
- SmartSheets
- Minitab
- Data Analysis
- SOPs
AI & Automation
- Claude
- Meta AI
- Manus
- Process Automation
- AI Tool Implementation
03
Education & Recognition
Gonzaga University
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
School of Engineering & Applied Science · May 2019 · Spokane, WA
ASME Safety Innovation Challenge
2nd Place, National Competition
Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Air Monitor · August 2019 · IMECE Presenter
04
Certifications
Engineer in Training (EIT)
State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers
Certificate ID: 37236 · Mar 2019
Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
CITI Program
Certificate ID: 34703773 · Feb 2024
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Get in Touch
"Open to roles bridging clinical research and cutting-edge medical technology."