Your Trusted Partner for Research Solutions
"Based in Basel, Switzerland I provide short term coverage needs for Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Companies. Whether covering a maternity leave, a sick leave or a short term project I am here for you."
I provide the flexibility, expertise and professionalism needed to fit in with your teams and achieve your milestones. No matter how short the need, I am your go-to resource.
Founder · Clinical Operations & GCP Quality Lead
MSc (Distinction) Translational Medicine · MRQA · Basel, Switzerland
"My previous clients have referred to me as the Swiss Army Knife of Consultants."
I can switch seamlessly across roles and studies to provide your Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical company with short-term resource in clinical operations, development, or GCP quality needs to meet your timelines with quality, positivity, and expertise.
With Over 30 Years Experience
I bring together my education and lived experience to provide a seamless service to your company.
With a Master of Science in Translational Medicine (with Distinction) from the University of Edinburgh, I understand the cross-functional nature of Portfolio and Project Management and the multi-disciplinary team requirements to achieve success in clinical research.
Having led teams in multiple therapeutic areas to achieve stretch targets and exceed expectations, I guide with confidence and clarity to help you achieve your goals.
What makes Will Research Solutions GmbH your go-to partner
"I've spent over three decades in clinical operations — across CROs, large pharmaceutical companies, and Biotechnology organisations where agility and precision aren't luxuries, they are survival."
I've navigated maternity leaves and unexpected departures. I've stabilised struggling portfolios. I've led teams through regulatory crises. I've mentored clinical operations leaders. And I've learned something critical: the best interim leadership doesn't disrupt — it integrates.
When you bring me in, you're not getting someone who comes to "shake things up" or impose a philosophy. You're getting a director-level leader who understands your world, respects your team, and delivers excellence while keeping your operations stable and your culture intact.
Deep experience across seven areas of clinical complexity
Each area carries its own operational signature. Here's how the work shapes up in each.
Rare Diseases
Small, geographically dispersed patient populations, orphan-designation pathways, and recruitment and retention strategies built for scarcity rather than scale.
Haematology
Complex, often biomarker-driven trial designs where endpoint and eligibility precision matter as much as enrollment speed.
Oncology
Heavily regulated, frequently adaptive trial designs, combination-therapy protocols, and audit-ready documentation under scrutiny.
Transplant Immunology
Long-term follow-up, immunosuppression protocol adherence, and the operational discipline that multi-year patient tracking demands.
Neurology
Long study timelines, subjective and patient-reported endpoints, and the operational patience that phase-spanning programmes require.
Gene Therapy
Novel-modality complexity, tight CMC and manufacturing coordination, and the long-term follow-up mandates regulators now expect.
In-born Genetic Errors
Ultra-rare, often paediatric populations, natural history study design, and close coordination with newborn screening and metabolic specialist networks.
Six ways to close your clinical and GCP quality gap
Each engagement is scoped to the exact gap you need filled — here's what you get.
Clinical Operations Interim Leadership
Immediate director-level coverage with zero ramp-up delay — your systems become our systems on day one.
- Immediate interim leadership & coverage
- No ramp-up time — instant study immersion
- Experienced judgment in urgent & audit situations
- Flexible engagement: weeks, months, or project-based
GCP Quality Director / Lead
GCP Quality mastery, audit readiness, and an enduring compliance culture that stands up to scrutiny.
- GCP Quality Director & compliance mastery
- Therapeutic area knowledge (Oncology, Gene Therapy, Rare Diseases)
- Audit readiness & defensible documentation
- Team mentoring & quality culture stabilisation
Portfolio & Programme Management
Programme director expertise that builds operational capacity, prioritises what matters, and stabilises teams.
- Portfolio management & programme clarity
- Operational capacity building & smarter workflows
- Seamless agile pivoting to changing milestones
- Team stabilisation — clear expectations, calm guidance
Clinical Trial Manager / Expert CTM Cover
Expert CTM resource for study-level oversight, site relationships, and uncompromising timeline protection.
- Study-level oversight & site management
- Vendor and CRO coordination & milestone delivery
- Protocol adherence and deviation resolution
- Maternity, leave & transition gap bridging
CCOL & Monitoring Support
On-site and remote monitoring visits conducted to stringent GCP standards with collaborative site care.
- On-site & remote GCP monitoring visits
- Defensible monitoring reports & query resolution
- Site relationship preservation & trust-building
- Escalation management for complex biomarker trials
PMO / Company Integration Support
Hands-on PMO leadership during mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring across clinical ops and quality workstreams.
- Cross-functional clinical ops & QA alignment
- Process harmonisation without team disruption
- SOP & system integration roadmaps
- Clear stakeholder communication across all levels
"It was a true pleasure working alongside Rhona in Clinical Operations. She brings a rare combination of forward-thinking vision and meticulous attention to detail that makes her an invaluable asset to any team. No matter the complexity of a project, she consistently followed through with precision and dedication, ensuring nothing fell through the cracks. Any organization would be lucky to have her."
Mary H. Garfield
VP Clinical Operations
Every engagement is scoped to embed quickly and hand back cleanly — closing audit findings, stabilising timelines, and keeping trials moving without adding organisational overhead.
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Insights from 30+ years in the clinical field
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You are in the weeds. I am here to help you get back on track.
See how I can help you regain clarity. If you have further questions, book a call with me to discuss your specific needs and how I support your short-term urgency.