Chad Eriksen, MS, CCRC, FACRP
President
Strategic Advisor / Sr. Project Manager – Yale Center for Clinical Investigation (YCCI) Iron Horse Research
Chad Eriksen is a senior clinical research professional with more than 15 years of experience advancing clinical trial operations through strategic process transformation. Throughout his career, he has led initiatives that bridge the gap between research sites, Sponsors, and CROs, fostering collaborative environments and driving workflow efficiencies. Chad has played a key role in developing and refining institutional processes, ensuring high standards of quality and compliance across diverse trials and organizational settings. His leadership within the Gulf States chapter of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) reflects his commitment to mentoring, professional development, and industry-wide improvement. Passionate about systems-level thinking and scalable solutions, Chad has leveraged his experience to promote sustainable operational change and elevate clinical research standards. His expertise lies in transforming workflows to enhance compliance, communication, and study outcomes—lessons he shares widely with peers and through his continued service to ACRP.