Alexa Bawden earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Clinical Research from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. She has over nine years of clinical research experience across Phase 1 through 3 studies, in addition to one device study. Her research experience is in otitis media, open-angle glaucoma (OAG)/ocular hypertension, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), multiple sclerosis (MS), visual acuity, post-operative pain (following bunionectomy), osteoarthritis (of the knees), and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Ms. Bawden has been involved in overseeing the planning, design, execution, and monitoring of multi-center trials while providing leadership, mentoring and training to the clinical monitoring and site teams. Ms. Bawden has a strong understanding of clinical trial management, operations and deliverables, and is experienced in all aspects of ICH/GCPs, regulatory requirements, and site management. She strives to maintain an excellent rapport with the sponsor and site staff.