With more than 18 years of experience in the clinical research industry, Earl Cook brings a steeped cache of clinical operations expertise to his role as Rho’s Director, Clinical Operations. Throughout his career, Mr. Cook has led multiple global initiatives including Global Site Visit Report Process, Global Inspection Lead, Global CTMS annotations, Global Mentoring, and CRO Productivity. He has served in a multitude of clinical roles, including managerial and regional leadership positions supporting Clinical Operations Portfolio Oversight and a host of therapeutics areas.

A strong leader with a proven track record of success, Mr. Cook has managed large clinical teams such as CRA and Central Monitor Associate Directors, Managers and Protocol Team Leads. His exceptional knowledge of clinical research and the desire to drive change has allowed him to take on increased responsibilities such as Global Clinical Strategies and Oversight, Relationship Management, and Program Development.

As a testament to Mr. Cook’s ability to effectively drive Quality Monitoring and Compliance, he had the privilege of leading an FDA/EMA joint inspection for a critical sponsor compound that resulted in FDA approval and is currently on the market today supporting episodic and cluster migraines.

Additionally, Mr. Cook spearheaded the development of a sponsor dedicated COVID program, implemented contingency plans, remote monitoring, and resource management as a sub-set of the existing sponsor dedicated model. The success of this program exceeded expectations. It had a positive impact on the model, organization and most of all, patient overall quality of life.

Why Clinical Research?

“I have always had passion for clinical research, specifically Oncology research. I started my career as a CRA in Oncology and gained so much knowledge of not only clinical research, but also the therapeutic area itself, which is challenging. I continue to learn the ins and outs of this industry, managing clinical trials, being a point lead for inspections making an impact by getting drugs to market faster and efficiently. I knew this was going to be the career for me and I set high expectations for myself. I embrace my humility and I love the fact that this industry increases with opportunity to learn more and do more.”

This is what drives Earl:

“I have a strong passion for people management and leadership in Clinical Operations. I enjoy leading people to success and driving the right behaviors to achieve success in this industry. I love the relationships I have built not only in this industry, but here at Rho as well. Great people, Team Culture and Quality are very important to me, and I experience this each day here at Rho. I have comfort in knowing that all we do in this industry aids in improving patient lives  globally.”