Leadership
GuideStar’s accomplished leadership team directs the key functional areas of the organization, articulating strategic direction and guiding philosophies while providing support and guidance. A deeply ingrained service ethic keeps us headed in the right direction. We share a cohesive focus on GuideStar's vision to be the national authority on outsourced clinical trials management.
Rhonda J. Paz, PhD, CCRP
Vice President, Clinical Research Operations
In her role as Vice President of Clinical Research Operations, Dr. Paz is responsible for strategizing and implementing effective and efficient operational units at all clinical study sites. She hires and supervises the clinical research staff at each site, ensuring that operating goals and performance standards are met. She leads the implementation and execution of all regulatory, research finance and patient enrollment initiatives. Additionally she ensures ongoing training and education of research staff and fosters relationships with sponsors and physicians conducting the trials.
Dr. Paz has over 15 years of leadership experience in clinical research. Prior to joining GuideStar, she was the Associate Director for Scientific Administration of the Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium, a joint effort between Tulane University, Louisiana State University, and Xavier University of Louisiana. In this capacity she was responsible for establishing a centralized administration to oversee and manage scientific programs, internal grant programs, research informatics, as well as research cores facilities. Prior to that she served as the Director of Clinical Research for two prestigious medical centers, where she was responsible for the implementation and operations of their clinical research programs. Her experience makes her uniquely adept at program development, start-up and re-engineering of research operations.
Dr. Paz holds a PhD in Health Administration, as well as a BA in Business Administration and Management. Additionally, she has earned a designation of Certified Clinical Research Professional.
