Natasha Cotton
Full Name
Natasha Cotton
Job Title
Clinical Research Manager
Company
Sentara
Speaker Bio

Natasha is a clinical research leader with over a decade of experience in managing complex research operations within healthcare systems. As Manager of Clinical Research at Sentara Healthcare, Natasha oversees study execution, leads multidisciplinary teams, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.

Previously, Natasha held leadership roles at Piedmont Healthcare, where she directed comprehensive research programs, developed institutional policies, and led cross-functional initiatives to improve study execution and data quality. Her expertise spans study startup, site selection, staff development, and electronic medical record (EMR) implementation, including serving as an EPIC Superuser responsible for training and process optimization.

Natasha holds a Master of Science in Clinical Research Administration from Walden University and is a Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP).