Sean Parnell MPH MS PMP

Grant Program Manager & Epidemiologist | Healthcare, Life Sciences & Research Operations | Data-Driven Program Growth, Analytics & Reporting | Public & Private Sector Experience

New York City Metropolitan Area

About

I am a Program Manager and Epidemiologist with a strong background in healthcare analytics, research operations, and data-driven program delivery. With over 12 years of experience, I have supported complex initiatives across government, academia, and life sciences organizations. I focus on building scalable systems, improving reporting efficiency, and delivering insights that support funding growth, compliance, and execution. Key Achievements ✪ Supported a 30% budget increase and staffing growth through data-driven reporting. ✪ Increased reporting efficiency by 4x by modernizing data assessment and monitoring processes. ✪ Improved clinical reporting output by 80% through structured workflows and data organization. ✪ Delivered multi-program initiatives ahead of schedule through effective prioritization. ✪ Supported successful grant awards through analytics and reporting. Tools, Technologies & Skills ✪ Program and Portfolio Management ✪ Healthcare and Life Sciences Data Analytics ✪ Epidemiologic Research and Surveillance ✪ Performance Measurement and Reporting ✪ Microsoft Excel Advanced, ArcGIS, Zoom, & MS Teams ✪ Data Systems, Monitoring Reports, and Statistical Modeling ✪ Compliance, Documentation, and Stakeholder Communication I bring a disciplined, execution-focused approach to programs that operate in complex, regulated environments. I am open to opportunities that value data-driven decision-making and collaborative delivery across public and private sector settings.

Experience

  • Project Manager at Rutgers University, Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ)
    May 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

    • Manage end-to-end operations for the Cancer Cachexia Action Network (CANCAN), coordinating programs across 14 international research institutions. • Serve as primary liaison with external partners including the National Cancer Institute and Cancer Research UK to align research goals, reporting, and timelines. • Lead meeting planning, milestone tracking, policy administration, and research progress reporting for complex, federally aligned initiatives. • Oversee budget tracking and financial reporting to ensure compliance with funding requirements and institutional governance standards. • Support long-term program planning and sustainability aligned to multi-year grant funding cycles.

  • Data & Evaluation Specialist/Project Coordinator at The Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services
    Aug 2016 - May 2022 · 5 yrs 10 mos

    • Delivered advanced data analysis identifying resource misallocations, enabling staffing growth from 5 to 7 FTEs and a 30% program budget increase. • Designed data systems and budget models to evaluate aggregate program performance and support strategic decision-making. • Built and implemented data assessment tools for SAMHSA-funded programs, including Client-Level Data Systems and Quarterly Monitoring Reports. • Transitioned reporting from annual-only reviews to 30 to 90-day performance cycles, improving responsiveness and insight. • Managed timelines, deliverables, compliance documentation, and budget accuracy for two statewide mental health programs. • Supported four consecutive years of continued federal budget expansion through accurate reporting and financial oversight. • Contributed data analysis, documentation, and narrative support for major federal grant proposals, supporting the acquisition of five federal grants.

  • Graduate Epidemiology Research Associate (per-diem employee) at The Rutgers School of Nursing
    Oct 2015 - Jul 2016 · 10 mos

    • Managed survey administration for a 1,000-patient pediatric healthcare surveillance study, achieving high response rates within a three-month window. • Collected and analyzed pilot study data using ArcGIS and Microsoft Excel to support tuberculosis surveillance initiatives. • Mapped over 200 culture-confirmed tuberculosis cases within one month, producing frameworks reused for future surveillance projects.

  • Medical Writer/Medical Information Specialist at Johnson and Johnson/DePuy Synthes
    Aug 2015 - Jan 2016 · 6 mos

    • Conducted quality review and data analysis of post-operative surgical reports assessing implant performance and safety outcomes. • Completed large-scale Excel analyses more than three times faster and with greater accuracy than previous vendors. • Supported Clinical Evaluation Reports using post-market surveillance, risk management, and mechanical testing data. • Contributed to record-setting quarterly output and near-perfect audit scores through detailed validation and documentation.

  • Epidemiology Research Associate at The Rutgers School of Nursing
    Jul 2014 - Aug 2015 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Collected qualitative and quantitative data supporting systematic reviews and meta-analyses across seven research studies. • Produced a detailed analysis of over 200 Latent Tuberculosis Infection patients within eight months. • Applied logistic regression analysis to support future tuberculosis treatment strategies in immigrant populations.