LMK Announces Key Appointment To Its Executive Team, Further Demonstrating Its Commitment to TMF Quality Solutions & Services

8 June, 2015, Huntersville, NC

–LMK Clinical Research Consulting, LLC (LMK), a functional service provider specializing in Trial Master File (TMF) management to the life sciences industry today announced the appointment of Shahrzad Slater, MD, MPH as Senior Vice President of Clinical Operations and a member of its Board of Directors.  Based in LMK’s Boston office, Dr. Slater will oversee LMK’s TMF Services Group (consultants and resources); Strategic Analysis and Quality TMF Programs (TMF QC and mock inspection services); and provide strategic leadership to ensure customized, quality TMF solutions that meet its clients’ needs.

“We are excited to have Dr. Slater’s leadership and successful track record implementing quality solutions,” said Sholeh Ehdaivand, President and Chief Executive Officer of LMK. “Quality solutions and services is our number one priority and appointing Dr. Slater into a leadership role further cements our commitment to providing those quality solutions.”

Dr. Slater brings to LMK more than 15 years of quality clinical leadership and research experience within academia and the life sciences industry, including Emory University and the Women and Infants Hospital.  Dr. Slater is a frequent quality consultant and knowledge thought leader within the health care arena making her a highly sought after guest speaker and quality expert.  Dr. Slater received her medical degree from Brown University and her Master’s of Public Health from Dartmouth University.

“I am delighted to be joining such a successful and talented team whose sole mission is to provide their clients with quality Trial Master File (TMF) solutions and services,” remarked Dr. Slater. “I look forward to supporting LMK with their strong growth and leadership in the innovative way they approach the TMF and its content.  The future of clinical research outsourcing is the ability of service providers to effectively partner with their clients and provide value-driven services and solutions.  As a certified women-owned company, it is exciting to be a part of LMK’s team as they are uniquely positioned to be that leader.”