Katherine Peacock is the Director of Research Operations at the Southeastern Clinical Research Institute, LLC, an independent research site. In this role, she oversees all contract and budget negotiations and manages every stage of project operations, from study feasibility and start-up through closeout. She directs day-to-day operations to ensure seamless collaboration among study coordinators, principal investigators, regulatory staff, and post-award teams, with the goal of delivering successful clinical trials.

Before transitioning to the private sector in March 2021, Ms. Peacock spent more than thirteen years in academia. She served as Assistant Director of Research Operations in Oncology at the Medical University of South Carolina, and later as Senior Project Manager for the Georgia Cancer Center in Augusta, GA. During this time, she gained comprehensive experience in pre-award processes, coverage analysis, post-award management, and all aspects in between.

Ms. Peacock’s passion for clinical research continues to drive her commitment to fostering strong professional relationships and supporting those new to the field of budget negotiation.