Michael A. Pierro

Biography

For over 20 years, Michael A. Pierro has provided consulting services to the Biotechnology, CRO and Pharmaceutical Industry in the areas of clinical operations (Standard Operating Procedures, Project Management and Clinical QA GCP auditing) and GCP/SOP training (live & Internet delivery). In this work, he draws on over 35 years of experience in clinical research and training in the pharmaceutical industry.

Previously employed by Barnett International, Michael served as Director, Business Development: Consulting & Clinical Training responsible for development and implementation of GCP related standard operating procedures, specialized compliance related training programs and related consulting services. Clients include Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, CROs, University Medical Centers and US Federal Government. 

Immediately prior to joining Barnett, Michael was Director of Global Training for Hoechst Marion Roussel’s (Aventis) Global Clinical Quality Assurance Department. In this role, he directed all GCP Auditing, SOP and technical training programs and activities within the company’s central Drug Development Center and other development sites throughout the world.  In previous roles with Hoechst Marion Roussel and other major pharmaceutical companies, Michael served as a Senior CRA, Manager of Phase IV Clinical Operations and Chairperson of the SOP Steering Committee. He was involved in several NDA and SNDA preparations and filings as well as other reports to the regulatory agencies.