Sarah Brown
Sarah Brown is a dedicated healthcare analytics professional based in West Bend, Wisconsin, serving as Manager of Clinical Trials Business Analytics at Scout. With over three and a half years of experience in clinical trial operations, she leads a fully remote team of analysts responsible for processing, reviewing, and consulting on participant payments. Sarah combines technical expertise in data-driven payment systems with a deep understanding of patient needs, ensuring efficient, accurate, and compassionate handling of clinical trial reimbursements.
Her career in healthcare administration began during her time at Carroll University, where she earned a B.S. in Healthcare Administration with a minor in Public Health. Early internships and roles in project management, strategy, and analytics at Advocate Aurora Health and Healthfuse provided her with hands-on experience in operational processes and vendor management. Since joining Scout, she has implemented a data-driven payment process that enhances trial efficiency and participant satisfaction, while also mentoring her team and fostering professional growth in a remote work environment.
Sarah’s personal journey as a patient with multiple sclerosis, diagnosed six months postpartum, has shaped her perspective and leadership style. She believes that empathy, openness, and encouragement are essential to both professional success and patient-centered care. Passionate about advancing healthcare through analytics, innovation, and mentorship, Sarah strives to use her expertise and lived experience to improve clinical trial operations, support her team, and positively impact the broader healthcare community.
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• Carroll University – B.S. in Healthcare Administration, Minor in Public Health
• Influential Women 2026
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What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to turning discouragement into fuel. Resilience, support from my family and colleagues, and integrating my patient experience into my work have been key factors. Facing challenges like becoming a mother while managing a chronic illness has strengthened my empathy and commitment to leading with purpose.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Encourage and uplift those around you. Seek mentorship and be honest about your needs when appropriate. Don’t make life harder for others, and use your experiences—personal or professional—to help build supportive environments.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Opportunities lie in emerging therapies and international trials, such as stem cell approaches and CAR T–cell research, along with innovation in MS and other neurodegenerative diseases. Challenges include access and affordability of experimental treatments and the need to expand clinical trial availability across the U.S.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Faith, family, empathy, openness about health, mentorship, and leveraging lived experiences to advance patient care are the values I prioritize. I strive to cultivate a supportive and encouraging environment both professionally and personally.