Meghana Rao
Sr. Manager, Clinical Trial Lead
Olema Oncology
I’m a clinical research professional with over 10 years of experience managing global trials across oncology, neurology, dermatology, and rare diseases. Currently, I serve as Senior Manager, Clinical Trial Lead at Olema Oncology, overseeing Phase III oncology studies and collaborating with CROs and cross-functional teams to ensure quality and compliance. With a background spanning site, CRO, and sponsor roles, I bring a 360° perspective to clinical trial execution—especially in protocol deviation management. I’ve developed and implemented deviation handling plans, guided root cause analysis, and trained teams on categorization and reporting to protect patient safety and ensure inspection readiness. Previously at Pliant Therapeutics, Apexigen, and Roche, I led deviation review cycles and contributed to SOP development. As a former ACRP Certified CRA and CRC, I’m passionate about driving operational excellence and continuous improvement in deviation management.