About Us

ProofPilot is the industry's first end-to-end Clinical Experience Platform, purpose-built for recruitment and engagement for all study stakeholders. Made up of highly experienced professionals from all facets of the clinical research and health tech industry, ProofPilot leverages this collective wisdom to deliver powerful solutions that have continued to plague the industry for decades.

Dino Group Photo-1

OUR STORY

Since ProofPilot was founded in 2014, our goal has always been clear: to modernize the clinical trial experience for all stakeholders. ProofPilot empowers Sponsors with the industry's first end-to-end Clinical Experience Platform (CXP). From Recruitment & Retention to Conduct & Communication, Sponsors alleviate Patient & Site burden through seamless engagement that is reflective of their brand.

WHY PROOFPILOT?

Join our collaborative team where your hard work opens doors to senior positions. We’re serious about driving impact, but we balance that with a fun and supportive environment that nurtures your professional growth and innovation.

View Jobs

We are a team of seasoned professionals from all facets of the clinical research and health tech industry, united by a mission to elevate the clinical trial experience for all stakeholders.

Our best-in-class team and advisors have worked at:

OUR TEAM

Chris Venezia

CEO

Joseph Kim

Chief Strategy Officer

Gerald Sirag

Chief Revenue Officer

Brian O'Neill

Chief Technology Officer

Lauren Briggs

Chief Customer Officer

Matt Patras

Chief Financial Officer

Mari Longley

VP of Revenue

Ryan MacKnight

VP of Application Development

Colleen Yang

Head of Marketing

Hope McCain

Director of Marketing Communications

Jon Aldinger

Principal Software Engineer, Frontend

Gregg Moritz

Principal, Engineer

Kathryn Gentz

Senior Clinical Program Manager

Lakan Thomas

Director of Solutions Consulting

Kevin Friend

Senior Software Engineer

Dana Tristao

Director of Business Development

Glen McClain

Director of Business Development

Karim Abdelrazek

Director of Business Development

Kristopher Cox

Director of Business Development

Matt Rogers

Director of Business Development

Amy Paret

Clinical Program Manager

OUR STRATEGIC ADVISORY BOARD

BRAD HIGHTOWER

Chief Executive Officer,  
Hightower Clinical

Brad began his career in institutional research and worked as a coordinator for 8 years. In 2018, he founded Hightower Clinical to innovate clinical research in Oklahoma, gaining recognition for challenging the status quo and pioneering new approaches in clinical trials.

DIANE MONTROSS

Executive Director of Patient and Site Experience

Diane Montross is the Executive Director of Patient and Site Experience at Moderna, dedicated to improving clinical trial engagement. She has driven patient recruitment and engagement strategies for over 20 years from both sides of the fence at Takeda, Shire, and MMG. Passionate about raising awareness, she works to dispel myths and build trust in clinical trials, enabling their vital contribution as clinical research participants.

KAREN PETERSON

Founder & Patient Advocate, Karen’s Club

Karen was inspired to help other patients of color understand the complex, confusing world of clinical trials. A breast cancer survivor, Karen is a founding member of Foundation Medicine’s Patient Community Council, a consultant for Blue Note Therapeutics, and a Cancer Research Institute – Immuno Advocate.

MICHELLE EVERILL

VP, Global Trial Optimization, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals

Michelle has over 20 years of diverse experience spanning across data analytics, clinical operations, patient recruitment and feasibility strategy. She has held leadership roles at Bristol Myers Squibb, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Pfizer and PPD.

ROSLYN SCHNEIDER MD, FACP, FCCP, GFMD

RozMD Patient Affairs Consulting LLC

Roslyn is a physician, biopharmaceutical executive, and consultant known for launching blockbuster therapies and advancing healthcare. A retired Professor of Medicine, she’s a global presenter, award-winning author, and chairs the New Jersey Chapter of the American Lung Association. She is also dedicated to promoting gender equity and has mentored hundreds who have reached senior leadership in healthcare.

JOE O'ROURKE

Head, Commercial Development, Walgreens Clinical Trials

Joe is a seasoned leader in clinical trials and healthcare. He currently serves as Head of Commercial Development for Clinical Trials at Walgreens, representing one of our strategic enterprise customers. With over 20 years of experience, Joe has managed large-scale patient recruitment and retention campaigns and overseen revenue-generating operations in Phase II-IV clinical research.

TOM JULIAN

Associate Director of Design & Innovation, Gilead Sciences

Tom Julian is Associate Director of Design & Innovation at Gilead Sciences, where he leads efforts to implement technologies that improve clinical trial efficiency and reduce costs. Previously, at Bristol Myers Squibb, he focused on testing and scaling digital solutions to improve trial efficiency and patient engagement. Throughout his career, his mission has been to optimize clinical trials by implementing innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and deliver better outcomes.