Donna Bezner

Donna Bezner, M.S. has a diverse and extensive work experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. Donna currently holds the position of Sr Director Clinical Development at Clearside Biomedical, Inc. Prior to this, they served as the Sr. Director/Head of Clinical Operations at Perfuse Therapeutics from 2021 to 2022.

Donna also has a substantial background at Kala Pharmaceuticals, where they worked as the Director of Clinical Operations from 2018 to 2021 and as a Clinical Consultant from 2016 to 2018. Before that, they owned and operated GCP Support Services LLC, providing consulting services in clinical operations, from 2011 to 2018.

Earlier in their career, Donna held various positions at ThromboGenics, Novartis, Novartis Ophthalmics, Ciba Vison Ophthalmics, and Ciba Vision Ophthalmics, where they gained experience in clinical development, project management, quality assurance, and process improvement.

Overall, Donna Bezner, M.S. has a proven track record in clinical development and operations, showcasing their expertise in successfully managing and leading teams in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.

Donna Bezner, M.S. holds a Master of Science degree in Clinical Research Management from Arizona State University, which they obtained in 2021. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Research from The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 2005. Donna also possesses additional certifications, including Certified CRA from the Association of Clinical Research Professionals in 1999, and Cert Prep: Project Management Professional (PMP)® from LinkedIn in 2020. Donna also has a certification as a Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) from ASQ - World Headquarters.