Global IQ^® Senior Management Team

Margo Holland, BScN
Clinical Project Manager

Margo is as a Clinical Project Manager with Global IQ. She brings 23 years of combined experience including positions as a Critical Care Nurse, a Study Nurse Coordinator, a Cardiology Research Manager, and Senior Clinical Research Associate to the Global IQ team. Margo has a dedicated ability to lead, supervise, prepare, implement and close clinical studies successfully with a primary focus on patient safety. Her high commitment to quality ensures that deliverables are carried out to exacting standards. Margo manages all aspects of the clinical study and tackles any issues which may affect the performance of the study. As the primary liaison between investigational sites and sponsors, her strong communication skills provide an effective approach to carry out study projects. Margo leads and coordinates projects and the writing of, editing and designing of materials required for all aspects of the clinical study. She also has good working knowledge of TPD, FDA, ICH/GCP Guidelines and Institutional Review Board’s processes/requirements for studies.

Bruce Leisen, BSc
Director, Clinical Data Management

Bruce brings 19 years of combined experience from both clinical research and R&D settings to the Global IQ team. Bruce ensures that his team’s duties are carried out to exacting standards. Bruce manages resources and addresses any issues to prevent negative impacts on project timelines. He develops, implements, and coordinates effective internal and external communication strategies to maintain effective project management. Bruce writes, reviews, and/or approves changes to the clinical trials process (including SOPs). He also responds to clients’ data-related concerns and participates in audits amongst other important duties.

Karleen Norton, RN, BScN, MN
Manager, Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs (QARA)

Karleen has been working in clinical trials since 2000. She has worked as a clinical research coordinator, clinical research associate and clinical project manager. Karleen brings knowledge of clinical trials from these areas to her current role as Manager, QARA. Some of her duties include audits, management of our Quality System, CAPA management and regulatory submissions. She has also recently completed a Master’s Degree in Nursing which is focused on clinical research.

Joel Paschke, BSc
Manager, Software Operations

Joel is an information technology professional with 12 years of combined experience in project management, software development, defect analysis, team leadership, and customer support. Joel leads the software operations team through the lifecycle of the software product based on gathering user requirements and envisioning, designing, and proposing solutions based on the outlined necessities. Joel brings expertise in web-based applications that are utilized across North America and beyond, and in staff and client training to maximize such applications to their potential.

Leila Steenhuisen
Manager, Finance & Administration

Leila has worked in accounting for the better part of her life, first doing books for her dad’s service station at the age of 14. She has since worked, created, and managed accounting departments in the industries of construction, broadcasting, hotels, insurance, leasing and since 2003, the world of Clinical Research with Global IQ.
“ The principles of accounting are universal. It’s learning the lingo of the industry you’re employed in that presents the most interesting challenge!”
Leila’s team manages all aspects of the Financial and Administrative side of the company, dealing with Sponsors, Investigators, and suppliers as well as handling Human Resources and office operations.
Leila has traveled extensively across western Canada with her husband and his broadcasting career, and has been volunteered for more charity events than she can remember. She now calls Edmonton home.

Liz Watts is Director,
Project Development

Liz joined Global IQ in February 2003 and has over 20 years experience in data management, working with major international CRO’s and Pharmaceutical companies on Phase I – IV studies. Mrs. Watts has managed studies in many therapeutic areas, including Oncology, Endocrinology, CVS, CNS, Respiratory and Transplantation. She ran her own successful CRO in the UK for 6 years prior to relocating to Edmonton, Alberta. Projects undertaken during this time included clinical trials for medical devices, nutraceutical products and diagnostic test applications. She was also a Senior Data Management Consultant to Sandoz/Novartis working with international project teams coordinating Medical Data Management (MDM) responsibilities across individual trials and complete projects. Since moving to Alberta in 2001 and prior to joining Global IQ, Liz was a consultant to biotechnology companies, assisting them with their IND/CTA submissions