Adrienne Eccleston is a seasoned clinical trial operations manager with more than seven years of experience in negotiating clinical trial research budgets and contracts. Skilled at navigating complex legal and financial landscapes, she has successfully negotiated multi‑million‑dollar research agreements and provided pragmatic legal analysis from both sponsor and institution perspectives.

In her leadership roles at Merck, Adrienne has led and implemented numerous process improvement initiatives that streamlined operations and strengthened collaboration across cross‑functional teams. Her combined legal training and operational expertise enable her to bridge gaps between legal, finance, and clinical teams to drive efficient, compliant study execution.

Adrienne holds a J.D. from the University of Maryland. Outside of work she balances a lively household—two children, two dogs, two cats, ten goats, and one chicken—bringing the same energy and care she applies professionally to her home life.