Phillip Oladunjoye, BS
Co-Founder & Director of Clinical Operations
"Seamless trial execution isn't just about following a protocol—it’s about active, hands-on site oversight and zero-tolerance quality control from day one."
Phillip is a clinical operations leader with over 14 years of experience directing global clinical trials for elite CROs including PPD and PRA Health Sciences. With an academic background in Biomedical Engineering, he specializes in bridging high-level trial strategy with precise, on-the-ground execution. Phillip has managed dozens of sites with zero late deliverables, maintaining a 100% inspection-readiness rate and successfully improving site-level quality metrics.
Core Expertise & Qualifications
Clinical Specialties: Phase I–IV Clinical Trial Monitoring, Site Feasibility & Activation, Risk-Based Monitoring (RBM), and CAPA Management.
Professional Certifications: Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Certificate, Medication Administration (Maryland Board of Nursing).
Distinctions: Recipient of the Unbelievable CRA Award for outstanding compliance and leadership in clinical site management.
Dr. Seyi Oladunjoye, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Co-Founder & Director of Patient Safety & Clinical Coordination
"At the heart of every successful clinical trial is patient safety. When we protect the patient, we protect the integrity of the data."
Dr. Seyi Oladunjoye brings over two decades of diverse clinical, medical case management, and healthcare leadership experience to Zuri. As a Doctor of Nursing Practice and Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner, she directs the company’s clinical safety, patient-centric trial management, and ethical compliance frameworks. Her background in emergency medicine and healthcare administration ensures that site coordinators maintain uncompromised protocols, keeping patient safety and trial data accuracy perfectly aligned.
Core Expertise & Qualifications
Educational Background: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) — Wilmington University; Master of Science in Nursing (PMHNP) — Walden University; Master of Science in Social Work (MSW) — Howard University.
Professional Licenses: Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (ANCC), CRNP (State of Maryland), Registered Nurse (Maryland & DC).
Affiliations: Member of the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the National Association of Black Social Workers (NABSW).
Olalekan Akinsete
Senior Clinical Research Associate
"Successful clinical research depends on trusted partnerships, disciplined execution, and an unwavering focus on patient safety and data integrity."
Olalekan Akinsete brings more than 15 years of clinical research experience supporting Phase I–IV clinical trials across therapeutic areas including immunology, neurology, cardiovascular disease, oncology, infectious diseases, respiratory, and hematology. As a Senior Clinical Research Associate, he specializes in site management, protocol implementation, remote monitoring, and regulatory compliance while maintaining a strong focus on patient safety and data integrity. Known for his collaborative approach, he works closely with investigators and site teams to improve study performance, reduce protocol deviations, and support successful trial delivery. He is also committed to mentoring Clinical Research Associates and promoting best practices across clinical operations.
Core Expertise & Qualifications
Educational Background: Master's Degree in Natural Resources Management and Ecological Engineering — Universität für Bodenkultur Wien (BOKU University), Austria; Bachelor of Engineering — Federal University of Technology Akure.
Professional Licenses: ICH Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP E6 R3) Certification; Vault Clinical Site Connect Training; Vault Clinical Connect Training.
Professional Development & Affiliations: Active member of Toastmasters International, dedicated to strengthening leadership, communication, and public speaking while mentoring and supporting the development of emerging Clinical Research Associates.
Who We Are And Why
Zuri Therapeutic Services, Inc is a global contract research organization headquartered in Laurel, MD. We were founded to close the gap between study sponsors and trial sites by integrating CRO strategy, CMO-level site management, and regulatory rigor into one accountable team, providing a faster, audit-ready path from protocol to patient.
Our Integrated CRO-CMO Model
Years of watching sponsors juggle disconnected CROs, labs, and site networks led our founders to build a different structure. Zuri combines trial design, data oversight, and boots-on-the-ground coordination under one team, which typically reduces startup timelines by 20-30 percent and removes the hand-off gaps that stall enrollment and complicate budgets.
How We Work With You
We engage as an extension of your clinical operations team, aligning protocol design, monitoring plans, site selection, and daily coordination within a single communication channel. Sponsors gain clear accountability, predictable pricing, and inspection-ready documentation across the trial lifecycle. Connect with our team to discuss how this unified approach can reduce complexity in your next study.