Elisa Dye serves as a Senior Clinical Trials Operations Specialist for Investigator-Initiated Trials at the HonorHealth Research Institute. In her role, she partners with Principal Investigators to develop research concepts and operationalize clinical trials, managing them throughout their lifecycle.
Elisa has extensive experience in budgeting for all aspects of research, including assessments, procedures, and interventions, and has managed studies with funding from grants, sponsors, and philanthropic awards. Her educational background includes a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Health Systems Management.
Throughout her career, Elisa has amassed a wealth of experience across multiple research specialties, including: Phase I-III clinical trials in eye disease, Women’s Health, Phase I-Oncology, Cardiology, and Neuroscience.
Prior to her position at HonorHealth, she was a Supervisor and Clinical Research Coordinator at the University of Arizona’s College of Medicine, where she developed study protocols, managed logistics for simultaneous projects, and mentored residents. Her expertise includes preparing FDA documentation, managing Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, and coordinating all aspects of study start-up to ensure regulatory compliance and trial readiness.
A Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Elisa is dedicated to enhancing research through education, mentorship, and process improvement. She is an active member of the research community, collaborating in independent external ventures for public facing websites, presenting trial management topics, and exploring new writing and analytical paths to enhance her skillset.