Our Team
The team at Elias Research Associates brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role we play in the industry. Our professionals are united by core values that guide every aspect of our work: Transparency, Integrity, Communication, Accuracy, and Timeliness. We are committed to fostering clear and open communication with our clients, ensuring that every interaction is marked by integrity and accuracy. Our team’s collective knowledge and dedication to timely service enable us to consistently exceed expectations and support the success of our research sites. At Elias, we believe that a strong team, rooted in shared values, is the key to creating lasting partnerships and advancing clinical research.
Meet the Team
Steve Billingsley
Co-Founder, CFO
“We are faster at responding than most SMOs – we nearly always confirm receipt of documents same day, regardless of the department. The industry is notoriously slow-paced, but we pride ourselves on keeping things moving as quickly as possible- we never act as a slow-paced gatekeeper. We are also far more transparent than most SMOs – some SMOs and clinical research sites have systems in place where they keep parties from seeing where all the money is coming from and going to, which includes slip-sheeting budget documents, having agreements with Investigators that prohibit said Investigators from signing budgetary documents, etc. Our company always shows everyone involved what we receive and what we pass along to sites we work with. Nothing is hidden – anyone who has signed an agreement with us is always assured that there are no hidden agreements with other entities.”
Lisa Billingsley
Co-Founder
“I can say with confidence that what sets us apart from our competitors is our excellent service, particularly our response times, as well as our transparency and integrity. We answer phone calls and emails the same day as received, and more often than not, within the hour they’re received. In an industry where one can wait weeks and even months for a response, this is unusual. We far surpass the competition in this area. We follow up quickly on inquiries and communicate with all parties quickly as well.
We are also completely transparent in our contract and budget negotiations and with our payment processes between CRO/Sponsor companies and Sites. Although we strive to maintain accurate financial and payment records, we acknowledge our mistakes promptly, and resolve them to the best of our ability.”
Cindy Billingsley
Co-Founder
“We value the relationships we have built over the years and pride ourselves on being the most helpful, most transparent partner we can possibly be.”
Phil Billingsley
Co-Founder
“Leading the way for SMOs in the industry is the result of years of building a foundation of trust with our sites, CROs and sponsor partners, and that has been incredibly rewarding.”
Alyson Deck
Director, Business Development
Audra Hardy
Trial Communications Specialist
Isaac White
Business Development Associate
Leslie Coleman
Director, Contract Management
Katie Valerio
Senior Contract Specialist
Michelle Peterson
Contract Specialist
Brandon Billingsley
Payments Manager
Denise Donahue
Senior Payments Specialist
Kierra Case
Payments Specialist
Kylie Mylan
Payments Specialist
Connect with Us
Learn more about our collaborative opportunities and how to become part of our network.
studies@eliasresearch.com
(208) 346-8900
1717 North 3rd Street, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814