Sandra Owers is the Vice President of Quality Control at Summit Clinical Research. In this role, she is responsible for establishing the standards by which the organization meets industry requirements, customer expectations, and regulatory guidelines while ensuring the delivery of accurate and reliable clinical trial data. She also designed and oversees the qualification processes for site inclusion in the Summit Network, as well as vendor assessment based on capability, experience, and reliability.

Sandra began her clinical research career early, working as a receptionist for a Site Management Organization (SMO) during high school, supporting block enrollment at weekend clinics. After graduation, she continued to advance within the company, gaining experience in a variety of clinical research roles while earning her Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio.

Prior to joining Summit, Sandra served as Operations Director at Pinnacle Clinical Research. She has worked across a range of therapeutic areas, including ophthalmology, rheumatology, oncology, and MASH. While she values the clinical aspects of research, Sandra’s true passion lies in ensuring data quality and integrity.