PHASTAR, a global CRO, is opening a new site in San Diego to serve as its west coast office. It will be led by LaRee Tracy, Ph.D., Director of Biostatistics. The San Diego office will serve as a strategic operational hub to support PHASTAR’s west coast customers and is a key component of the company’s current 5-year growth plan.  

LaRee Tracy of PHASTAR

Dr. Tracy brings more than 24 years of experience in clinical research, industry regulation and clinical operations, including more than 16 years working as an FDA CDER statistician. Her areas of expertise include biostatistics, experimental and observational study design, as well as significant experience with FDA processes and regulations.

“We are excited to add San Diego as our third US office, alongside our existing presence in Europe, Kenya, and Australia,” said Kevin Kane, CEO and founder of PHASTAR.  “Dr. Tracy’s vast experience and expertise in both clinical research and FDA processes and regulations marries perfectly with PHASTAR’s reputation as a global, quality, expert provider of biometrics and data science services. We are excited to have someone with her unique background in biostatistics and epidemiology.”

Leading the new office, Dr. Tracy will have input into all business strategies – business development, plans and processes for delivery of clinical trial projects, staff development, recruitment and other areas related to business growth. Dr. Tracy will also manage PHASTAR San Diego’s senior technical staff and will be involved in oversight of projects to ensure clinical trial projects are delivered to agreed timelines with optimal quality.