Afsin Malik
Queens,NY
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented individual with a strong background in clinical research seeking a position in a dynamic clinical trial team. Proven ability to conduct trials efficiently while ensuring compliance with protocols and regulatory requirements. Led and assisted in two clinical trials 1) Identifying the impact of muscle strengthening on musculoskeletal health, circadian parameters, and quality of life Muscle: Time Clinical Trial 2) Assessing the effect of melatonin and osteogenic loading on bone density, markers involved in bone metabolism and quality of life in a population with osteopenia: MelaOstrong Clinical Trial. Besides this, as a graduate student, I have published two manuscripts; I presented posters at regional and international conferences and symposiums. In my previous pharmaceutical job, I investigated the clinical outcomes of the marketed products (drugs), proposed budgets for the existing products and plans for the new products and arranged seminars to deliver new scientific information about the existing products to the physicians. Versatile clinical research professional knowledgeable about coordinating patient information, laboratory samples and compliance documents for diverse clinical trials. Highly organized and thorough with good planning and problem-solving abilities. Certified in [Area]. Knowledgeable [Job Title] adept at recognizing clinical values and abstract data from source documents. Uses analytical skills to identify data or patient safety issues. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinated all aspects of clinical trials
Conducted informed consent process
Managed study documentation and maintained accurate and up-to-date records of study progress and participant data
Communicated effectively with study sponsors, investigators, and study participants to ensure the smooth operation of trials
Assisted in the preparation and submission of regulatory documents for Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval
Assessed the impact of muscle strengthening on musculoskeletal health, circadian parameters, and quality of life of the participant in the trial
Assessed the efficacy and mechanism underlying melatonin in combination with exercise to improve human health in the osteopenic population
Trained in power analysis, block randomization, stratifying humans into different groups, monitoring trial compliance, collecting participants’ biological samples (urine and saliva), and processing trial data
Developed excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities while monitoring trial compliance with participants
Led and supported two clinical trials investigating the effect of melatonin on bone and muscle: NCT04810975 and NCT04233112
08.2020 - 03.2023
Education
PhD Candidate - Pharmacology
St. John’s University
04.2024
Pharmacology
Duquesne University
02.2023
Masters in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (M.Pharm) -
University of Dhaka
12.2017
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) -
University of Dhaka
03.2016
Skills
- Proficient in handling Masterfile
- Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulatory requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders
- Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to accuracy and quality in all aspects of work
- Electronic Data Capture
- Investigational product management
- Informed Consent Process
- Adverse event reporting
- Site monitoring
- Clinical trial management
- Clinical Research Ethics
- Patient recruitment
- Biostatistics knowledge
- Protocol development
- Study design
- Good Clinical Practices
- Study protocols
- Research SOPs understanding
- Specimen handling
- Medication Dispensing
- Research experience
Journal Publications
- Exploration and evaluation of antioxidant activity in isolated phenolics from Jasminum scandens (retz) vahl. (2024), Malik, Afsin; Mithi, Faria Mannan; Ashrafi, Sania; Al-Mansur, Muhammad Abdullah; Ahsan, Monira; Hasan, Choudhury Mahmood, Taylor & Francis, https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.25533424
- Gefitinib-Tamoxifen Hybrid Ligands as Potent Agents against Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Abdelmalek, C. M., Hu, Z., Kronenberger, T., Küblbeck, J., Kinnen, F. J., Hesse, S. S., Malik, A., Kudolo, M., Niess, R., Gehringer, M., Zender, L., Witt-Enderby, P. A., Zlotos, D.P., & Laufer, S. A., Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 65, 6, 4616-4632, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jmedchem.1c01646
Academic Conferences
- Poster presentation and on-demand talk at the 12th Annual Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Symposium - PSRS (2021), Afsin Malik1, Mahmud Hasan1, Matthew E. Burow2, Paula Witt-Enderby1
- Poster presentation at the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research - ASBMR (2022), 13th Annual Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Symposium - PSRS (2022) and 9th Annual Graduate Research Symposium, Afsin Malik1, Fahima Munmun1, Paula Witt-Enderby1
Timeline
Led and supported two clinical trials investigating the effect of melatonin on bone and muscle: NCT04810975 and NCT04233112
08.2020 - 03.2023
Coordinated all aspects of clinical trials
Conducted informed consent process
Managed study documentation and maintained accurate and up-to-date records of study progress and participant data
Communicated effectively with study sponsors, investigators, and study participants to ensure the smooth operation of trials
Assisted in the preparation and submission of regulatory documents for Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval
Assessed the impact of muscle strengthening on musculoskeletal health, circadian parameters, and quality of life of the participant in the trial
Assessed the efficacy and mechanism underlying melatonin in combination with exercise to improve human health in the osteopenic population
Trained in power analysis, block randomization, stratifying humans into different groups, monitoring trial compliance, collecting participants’ biological samples (urine and saliva), and processing trial data
Developed excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities while monitoring trial compliance with participants
PhD Candidate - Pharmacology
St. John’s University
Pharmacology
Duquesne University
Masters in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (M.Pharm) -
University of Dhaka
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) -
University of Dhaka