Reed Seward
Senior Clinical Research Associate
Reed Seward is a Senior Clinical Research Associate II with IQVIA, a global organization that delivers analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences and healthcare industries. The company is known as a major Contract Research Organization and manages clinical trials across all phases, from early development to global registrational studies. Reed Seward has built a consistent career in clinical research, supported by more than 10 years of experience
Over time, Seward has developed a strong understanding of clinical operations, including study coordination, monitoring, and regulatory compliance His work reflects steady involvement in different stages of clinical trials, where accuracy, organization, and communication are essential Through each role, he has gained practical experience that supports his ability to manage responsibilities and contribute to research teams
Professional Career
Reed joined IQVIA in 2021 as a Clinical Research Associate II. Within a year, he was promoted to Senior Clinical Research Associate I, showing his ability to take on more responsibility In 2024, he advanced to his current role as Senior Clinical Research Associate II. In this position, he supports clinical trial oversight and helps ensure that studies follow protocols and regulatory
requirements His progression within the organization shows a clear path of professional development.
His Work at CTI Clinical Trial & Consulting
Before joining IQVIA, Seward worked at a contract research organization in Ohio for nearly 6 years This organization provides services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies He joined in 2015 as a Study Coordinator, where he handled several key tasks in clinical trial management.
Reed's responsibilities included assisting in the preparation of project plans and developing procedures specific to each study. He maintained enrollment and screening databases, ensuring that information remained accurate and up to date He also supported the regulatory team during the site activation startup phase In addition, he tracked investigator grants and payments, worked with third-party vendors, and prepared internal and external reports as required
Seward provided backup support for site management activities and kept study leadership informed about progress, outstanding items, and any issues that arose He also assisted with tracking study supplies and drug management. This role helped him build a solid foundation in clinical research operations and prepared him for more advanced responsibilities later in his career
Recruitment & Translation Specialist I, Schulman Associates IRB
Earlier in Reed's career, he worked as a Recruitment and Translation Specialist I at an organization that focused on ethical review services for clinical trials In this role, he processed documents while maintaining quality and efficiency. He ensured that tasks were completed within required timelines and that records were complete and accurate
Reed Seward maintained customer files and database tracking systems and supported client communication to maintain professional relationships His work required attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities at once This experience contributed to his understanding of documentation processes and quality standards.
Reed 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 soil removal estimates for remediation sites using topographic maps. He also visited sites to collect important documents and assisted in updating a quarterly reserve spreadsheet used for corporate reporting This role added analytical and technical experience to his background
In addition, Seward worked in operations for major sporting events organized by a sports group. His responsibilities included assisting with course preparation and supporting event execution He worked directly with operations leadership and helped ensure activities were completed as planned. This role required coordination and teamwork.
At the Start of His Career: Sales/Account Executive, Groupon
Reed began his professional career in a sales role at a platform focused on promoting local businesses He started in a developing market and was promoted within two months to a larger market In this role, he built a personal sales portfolio from the ground up
Seward's daily work included 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 issues clearly. He organized his daily schedule to remain productive and meet performance goals
Reed built relationships with business owners through consistent follow-up and communication He worked with them to explain return on investment and help them understand the value of participation. He also researched local businesses to identify opportunities and generated new accounts through outreach and in-person visits
On average, Seward featured about five businesses each week, contributing to a monthly revenue of around $50,000 His highest monthly performance reached $92,000 Over the course of a year, he generated approximately $500,000 in total revenue and supported around 230 featured businesses. This role helped him develop communication skills and the ability to manage client relationships
Education
Reed 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 provided a foundation for his work in clinical research
On the Personal Side
Seward was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is one of three siblings, with one brother and one sister He attended a 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
In his free time, he enjoys fishing, hunting, traveling, and hiking. He values spending time with family and friends and often attends sporting events He is also a supporter of his local football team. Reed Seward continues to maintain a balance between his professional responsibilities and his personal life.