With over 20 years of diverse experience in clinical research, Paige Nielsen brings a comprehensive and hands-on perspective to research operations and compliance. Her career has spanned nearly every facet of the field—including data abstraction, analysis, and cleaning; grant writing; billing compliance; research budget review and negotiation; grants and contracts accounting; and roles as a clinical research coordinator, regulatory coordinator, and compliance specialist.

Currently serving as the Director of Research Quality & Compliance at HonorHealth Research Institute in Scottsdale, AZ, Paige is passionate about embedding compliance into the culture of research. She believes that compliance should be approachable, understandable, and engaging—not just a box to check. Her leadership style reflects a commitment to empowering teams through education, collaboration, and practical solutions.

Outside of work, Paige enjoys wrangling her two teenage sons, tackling home renovation projects, and spending time in the yard. She’s balanced by her husband, whose laid-back approach to rules keeps life interesting and fun.