Shannon Hutchinson

Senior Director of Project Management, Interventional Studies

Based in Wilmington, NC, Shannon has an outstanding leadership tenure of almost 20 years and offers strategic direction and project management oversight for her clients and teams. She has proven experience spanning Phase I-IV studies in neuroscience, psychiatry, IIS and hematology/oncology as well as large programs involving multiple studies and indications with pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients. Shannon leverages her extensive background to ensure quality deliverables are achieved, efficiencies are recognized, and knowledge is shared.

Shannon started her clinical research career at PPD as a CRA in 1999 and has held several leadership positions at PPD since that time, including Therapeutic Area Lead, Oversight Director, and Program Lead with multiple strategic partners as well as New Employee Orientation and Developing Leadership Training Chair and Facilitator. She earned her BA in Recreational Therapy and Natural Resource Management at UNCW in 1996 and worked at UNC Neurosciences Hospital as a Recreational Therapist.