Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor07.07.22
Chris Schoonmaker has joined Phastar, a global specialist biometrics contract research organization (CRO), as chief operations officer. Schoonmaker will direct Phastar’s operational strategy with a key focus on ensuring quality deliverables and providing a positive customer experience.
Andrew MacGarvey, Phastar’s chief executive officer said, “I am delighted to welcome Chris to the team. His experience running global operations coupled with his reputation for excellent customer service will be invaluable as we continue to scale the business. He is joining a fantastic management team and will help us execute against our mission to be the provider of choice for biometrics services around the world, and to be the employer of choice for biometrics professionals."
Schoonmaker has worked in the clinical trial and health care space for over 25 years and has held several senior leadership roles, including oversight of biometric operations as well as managing customer relationships related to strategic accounts. The majority of his career has been with CROs, where he has developed effective operational strategies coinciding with business growth.
Throughout his career, Schoonmaker has been a statistical lead for hundreds of clinical studies, served as a voting member on data monitoring committees, provided statistical consultation, and guided the statistical strategy for dozens of regulatory submissions.
Schoonmaker received his Master of Public Health in Epidemiology and Biostatics from Boston University.
Andrew MacGarvey, Phastar’s chief executive officer said, “I am delighted to welcome Chris to the team. His experience running global operations coupled with his reputation for excellent customer service will be invaluable as we continue to scale the business. He is joining a fantastic management team and will help us execute against our mission to be the provider of choice for biometrics services around the world, and to be the employer of choice for biometrics professionals."
Schoonmaker has worked in the clinical trial and health care space for over 25 years and has held several senior leadership roles, including oversight of biometric operations as well as managing customer relationships related to strategic accounts. The majority of his career has been with CROs, where he has developed effective operational strategies coinciding with business growth.
Throughout his career, Schoonmaker has been a statistical lead for hundreds of clinical studies, served as a voting member on data monitoring committees, provided statistical consultation, and guided the statistical strategy for dozens of regulatory submissions.
Schoonmaker received his Master of Public Health in Epidemiology and Biostatics from Boston University.