Jessica Propps, BS, ACRP‑CP, is an Associate Director, Clinical Operations and a certified clinical research professional with more than a decade of experience across the full clinical trial lifecycle—from site‑level coordination to sponsor‑side leadership. She has supported hundreds of clinical trials spanning oncology, cardiology, pediatrics, and transplant medicine, and has led multi‑site operations within a Site Management Organization. In her current role at Merck, Jessica specializes in study start‑up and regulatory operations, with deep expertise in Trial Master File (TMF) management and site engagement.

Beyond her professional role, Jessica is a Caregiver Advocate with the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR). She has contributed to the Ignore No More campaign and currently serves on the Patient Benefit & Compensation workgroup within FSR’s Coalition to Transform Clinical Trial Engagement. Her dual perspective—integrating operational rigor with patient‑centered advocacy—drives her commitment to advancing ethical, equitable, and trust‑based approaches to clinical research participation.