She has worked at phase 1 units such as Quintiles and PRA International, and phase 2-4 sites with private practice physicians.

Jody has experience with many different therapies and disease states including her main area of expertise in gastrointestinal conditions as well as asthma, hypertension, osteoporosis, insomnia, COPD, and others.

Jody’s specialties include subject and site recruitment and retention, relationship establishment with pharmaceutical companies, investigative sites, KOLs, and CROs, organization branding and growth, and SOP creation.

As Director of Research Services of Ehrhardt Clinical Research, Jody is responsible for clinical research development and operational strategy. In collaboration with internal personnel and outside business organizations, Jody defines strategic focus for clinical programs and seeks out relationships with key thought leaders/investigator­s to develop, write, and review appropriate clinical research protocols and plans. Jody manages all operational and logistical tasks of clinical development at ECR to drive successful execution of research within established budgets and timelines and ensure that all activities occur in compliance with FDA, GCP, and ICH regulations.

Before founding ECR, Jody was director of clinical research at a site that received multiple awards for fast recruitment and long-term patient retention under her direction. Her career in clinical research also includes experience as a trainer, a technician, and a study coordinator.

Jody’s experience in many different roles, aspects, and phases of clinical research enables her to understand the collaboration, skills, and hard work necessary to take a trial from idea to FDA approval and the market.

Jody Ehrhardt’s Publications

“Focus on Subject Retention”
ACRP Monitor Magazine
October 10, 2010

Abstract: “Subject recruitment and retention is key to meeting projected clinical trial timelines and data points. By working with your patients to establish a relationship and understanding their role in the clinical trial your team can more successful meet those timelines while providing clean, useful data.”

Certifications/Training

• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator/ACRP
• ICH Good Clinical Practice for Clinical Trial Sites
• Good Clinical Practice for Investigational Sites
• IATA 1.5.0.3 Shipping Infectious Substances
• Serious Adverse Event Reporting in Clinical Trials
• Administration of Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale
• SAE Reporting in Clinical Trials
• Protecting Human Research Participants training from NIH