Corporate Team

A Higher Brand of Management

Elite Clinical Network runs a tightly managed group of study sites that reflect the supervisory skills of a highly professional corporate team. Unlike the loose structure of an SMO, our organization relies upon hands-on attention to detail. Each management team member offers vast experience, research savvy and the skill to facilitate your studies in an efficient, expedient manner.

David Wilson III

Elite clinical network

Chief Executive Officer

As Chief Executive Officer, David has launched and managed several successful clinical research sites over the course of his 18-year career. He has worked in every facet of the industry, including conducting phase one studies with many leading CROs and Sponsors. His goal has always been to create a network of clinical sites unlike a SMO that is able to achieve high enrollment while ensuring the highest quality data. "Our success is contributed to having a well-educated and diverse corporate team that is able to keep its finger on the pulse at all times, unlike a SMO we are a hands-on organization that knows how to achieve high enrollment while providing high quality data"

Gina Robles

Corporate Team

VP Clinical Operations

Gina Robles has an extensive background in both academic and private research, and knows how important quality data, streamlined regulatory, and patient recruitment are to the success of industry sponsored studies. Her research career began in regulatory and contract management, and her tireless nature quickly led her to become an expert in her field. Gina frequently speaks at industry conferences, and has overseen the initiation of trials for a wide variety of institutions, including large healthcare networks. Her front line experience includes working as a clinical coordinator on a number of industry-sponsored trials. She has been recognized on numerous occasions for exceeding enrollment goals and providing superb patient care.

Tim Davis

Corporate Team

VP Clinical Operations

As one of our Vice Presidents of Clinical Operations, Tim has been able to grow our success in northern California with his 10+ years of clinical research experience. He currently manages and oversees two clinical sites in San Ramon, California. His team of investigators specializes in many therapeutic areas and has conducted over 35+ phase II-IV clinical studies.

Sarah Gordon

Corporate Team

VP Quality Assurance

As Vice President of Quality Assurance, Sarah has spent the last decade perfecting our quality standards and procedures. Sarah and her team of quality inspectors understand the level of detail it takes to deliver a quality product, that’s why we inspect every chart at every visit before a subject leaves the clinic. “We take pride in the positive feedback we receive from our Sponsors, which in turn earns us repeat business. Quality is a never-ending process that we will never be truly satisfied with and we will always be striving to raise the bar against our competitors!”

Dena Petersen, MD

Dena Petersen, MD

Medical Director

After receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and working in the Engineering industry for several years, Dr. Petersen changed her career path and received a medical degree in 1977. She has sense been running her own successful solo practice in Tucson, Arizona and begin working in Clinical Research in 2001. She has conducted over 100+ clinical studies and her technical background has been contributed to numerous accolades and awards tied to high enrollment and high quality data.

David Wilson III

Elite clinical network

Chief Operating Officer

As Chief Operating Officer, David has launched and managed several successful clinical research sites over the course of his 18-year career. He has worked in every facet of the industry, including conducting phase one studies with many leading CROs and Sponsors. His goal has always been to create a network of clinical sites unlike a SMO that is able to achieve high enrollment while ensuring the highest quality data. "Our success is contributed to having a well-educated and diverse corporate team that is able to keep its finger on the pulse at all times, unlike a SMO we are a hands-on organization that knows how to achieve high enrollment while providing high quality data"

Dena Petersen, MD

Dena Petersen, MD

Medical Director

After receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and working in the Engineering industry for several years, Dr. Petersen changed her career path and received a medical degree in 1997. She has sense been running her own successful solo practice in Tucson, Arizona and begin working in Clinical Research in 2013. She has conducted over 100+ clinical studies and her technical background has been contributed to numerous accolades and awards tied to high enrollment and high quality data.

Bryan Gordon

Elite Clinical Research Bryan Gordon

VP Clinical Operations

As a Chief Operations Officer, Bryan Gordon brings his numerous years of technical and managerial experience contributed to his Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering and 18+ years of experience in Process Development and Project Management. With a strong background in Quality control systems, Bryan seamlessly transitioned into Clinical Research and now manages and oversees daily operations at our Upland, California sites. Together with his wife Sarah, they operate one of the larger sites in the Elite Clinical Network, and are routinely a high enrolling site across a wide range of indications.