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Bharti Kachela

CRA 2
Karachi,Sindh

Summary

Background:


2 Yr of experience as a CRA2, One and half year of experience as a CRA 1 in Research and Development domain, 5 years' experience of Medical writing in National and international journals e.g. research papers, articles, blogs, concept papers writing, thesis writing and health policy briefs.

Having more than 11 publications in International journals including discovery, Taylor Francisco journals etc. Also, equipped with job experience in Clinical and Hospital pharmacy practices in Oncology, Qualitative and Quantitative Research Assistance in Public health services and epidemiology and Medical affairs in pharmaceuticals. Seeking to leverage Senior CRA chore resposibilities, project management skills and working across different functional lines of global research market.


Clinical Trial Experience


IQVIA and its Affiliated Companies Clinical Trial Experience:
1.Study Phase: Phase 3
Indication: COVID-19
Special Population: Elderly
Drug Class: Vaccines - Antiviral
# of Patients: 218
Role: Clinical Research Associate I
Key Responsibilities: Performed site initiation, monitoring and close-out visits in accordance with
contracted scope of work and good clinical practice, wrote all monitoring
reports and Follow up letter to keep up good documentation practice.

2. Study Phase: Phase 3
Indication: Viral hepatitis D
Special Population: Elderly
Drug Class: Small Molecule (Kinase Inhibitor)

# of Countries: 21
# of Sites: 127
Role: Clinical Research Associate

Key Responsibilities: Responsible for Co-monitoring at site in Pakistan and for close-out visits as
well,
in accordance with contracted scope of work and good clinical practice.
Support
work with sites to adapt, drive and track subject recruitment plan in line with
project needs to enhance predictability.

3. Study Phase: Phase 3
Indication: Viral hepatitis D
Special Population: Elderly
Drug Class: Small Molecule (Kinase Inhibitor)
# of Countries: 21
# of Sites: 127
Role: Clinical Trials Assistant
Key Responsibilities: Performed Clinical Trial Assistance in term s of maintaining Clinical trial file
and regulatory documentation in accordance with contracted scope of work
and good clinical practice. If
applicable, Also. Supported
work with sites to adapt, drive and track subject recruitment plan in line with
project needs to enhance predictability.

4. Study Phase: Phase 2
Indication: Ulcerative Colitis
Special Population: Elderly
Drug Class: Gastrointestinal Agents

# of Countries: 5

# of Sites: 148
Role: Clinical Research Associate
Key Responsibilities: Performed site selection, initiation, monitoring
in accordance with contracted scope of work and good clinical practice. Also I
was accountable for
development of project subject recruitment plan on a per site basis. Support
work with sites to adapt, drive and track subject recruitment plan in line with project needs to enhance predictability.

5. Study Phase: Phase 2
Indication: COVID-19
Special Population: Elderly
Drug Class: Biologic (Antibody)
# of Countries: 4
# of Sites: 23

Role: Clinical Research Associate
Key Responsibilities: Responsible for pharmacy visits as an Unblinded CRA, to maintain the IP accountability and documentation in accordance with contracted scope of work and good clinical practice.

6. Study Phase: Phase 2
Indication: COVID-19
Special Population: Elderly
Drug Class: Biologic (Antibody)
# of Countries: 4
# of Sites: 23
Role: Clinical Trials Assistant
Key Responsibilities: Responsible for Clinical trail and regulatory documents maintenance
in accordance with contracted scope of work and good clinical practice.

7. Study Phase: Phase 3
Indication: COVID-19
Special Population: Elderly
Drug Class: Vaccines - Antiviral

# of Countries: 1
# of Sites: 1
Role: Clinical Research Associate I
Key Responsibilities: Remote Monitoring of site in Phillipines

8. Study Phase: N/A
Indication: Typhoid Fever
Special Population: Minors
Drug Class: Vaccines - Antibacterial
# of Countries: 1
Role: Clinical Research Associate I
Key Responsibilities: Responsible for Monitoring of documentation and data.

9. Study Phase: Phase 3
Indication: COVID-19
Role: Clinical Research Associate II
Key Responsibilities: Performed SSV for AKUH and Indus hospital in Karachi, Pakistan


10. Study Phase: Phase 3
Indication: COVID-19
Role: Clinical Research Associate II
Key Responsibilities: Performed SSV for two sites, AKUH and Indus hospital, located in Karachi,Pakistan

11. Study Phase: N/A
Indication: Eyelid finding
Role: Clinical Research Associate II
Key Responsibilities: Performed SSV for site AKUH and proceeding towards regulatory submission
in order to proceed towards SIV

12. Study Phase: Phase 3
Indication: Arthritis
Role: Clinical Research Associate II
Key Responsibilities: worked as a CTA for this study site located in Malaysia

13. Study Phase: Phase 2
Indication: Malignant Tumor of Lung
Role: Clinical Research Associate II
Key Responsibilities: worked as a CTA for this study site located in Singapore


14. Study Phase: Phase 3
Indication: Malignant Tumor of Lung
Role: Clinical Research Associate II
Key Responsibilities: worked as a CTA for this study site located in Malaysia

13. Study Phase: N/A
Indication: Influenza
Role: Clinical Research Associate II
Key Responsibilities: SSV done, proceeding towards start up phase

15. Study Phase: Phase 3
Indication: COVID-19
Role: CRA 2
Key Responsibilities: Site Monitoring, Documents management, site and study team communication, Site staff training


16. Study Phase: Phase 3
Indication: COVID-19
Role: CRA 2
Key Responsibilities: Site Monitoring, Documents management, site and study team communication, Site staff training

17. Study Phase: Phase 3
Indication: Macular Degeneration
Role: Clinical Research Associate II
Key Responsibilities: Site Monitoring, Documents management, site and study team communication, Site staff training

18. Study Phase: Phase 3
Indication: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Role: Clinical Research Associate II
Key Responsibilities: Site Monitoring, Documents management, site and study team communication, Site staff training


Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certificates
3
3
Languages

Work History

CRA2

IQVIA
Karachi, Sindh
10.2019 - Current

• Perform site monitoring visits (selection, initiation, monitoring and close-out visits) in accordance with contracted scope of work and regulatory requirements, i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and
International Conference on Harmonization (ICH)
guidelines
• Work with sites to adapt, drive, and track subject recruitment plan in line with project needs to enhance predictability.
• Administer protocol and related study training to assigned sites and
establish regular lines of communication with sites to manage ongoing project expectations and issues.
• Evaluate the quality and integrity of study site practices related to the proper conduct of the protocol and adherence to applicable regulations. Escalate quality issues as appropriate.
• Manage the progress of assigned studies by tracking regulatory
submissions and approvals, recruitment and enrollment, case
report form (CRF) completion and submission, and data query generation and resolution. May support start-up phase.
• Ensure copies/originals (as required) site documents are available for filing in the Trial Master File (TMF) and verify that the Investigator's Site File (ISF) is maintained in accordance with GCP and local
regulatory requirements.
• Create and maintain appropriate documentation regarding site
management, monitoring visit findings and action plans by
submitting regular visit reports, generating follow-up letters and other
required study documentation.
• Collaborate and liaise with study team members for project execution
support as appropriate.
• If applicable, may be accountable for supporting development of project subject recruitment plan on a per site basis.
• If applicable, may be accountable for site financial management according to executed clinical trial agreement and retrieve
invoices according to local requirement.

MINIMUM
Perform site selection (if applicable), initiation, monitoring and close-out visits in accordance with contracted scope of work and good clinical practice.

If applicable, Clinical Research Associates may be accountable for development of project subject recruitment plan on a per site basis. Support work with sites to adapt, drive and track subject recruitment plan in line with project needs to enhance predictability.
Perform site selection (if applicable), initiation, monitoring and close-out visits in accordance with contracted scope of work and good clinical practice.
If applicable, may be accountable for supporting development of project subject recruitment plan on a per site basis.
Work with sites to adapt, drive and track subject recruitment plan in line with project needs to enhance predictability.
Provide monitoring visits and site management for a variety of protocols, sites and therapeutic areas.
Administer protocol and related study training to assigned sites and establish regular lines of communication with sites to manage ongoing project expectations and issues.
Evaluate the quality and integrity of study site practices related to the proper conduct of the protocol and adherence to applicable regulations.

Escalate quality issues as appropriate, manage the progress of assigned studies by tracking regulatory submissions and approvals, recruitment and enrollment, case report form (CRF) completion and submission, and data query generation and resolution. May
support start-up phase.
Create and maintain appropriate documentation regarding site management, monitoring visit findings and action plans by submitting regular visit reports, generating follow-up letters and other required study documentation.
Build awareness of features and opportunities of study to site.
Collaborate and liaise with study team members for project execution support as appropriate.

Medical Affairs Officer

OBS Pakistan Pvt. Ltd, Karachi
Karachi, Sindh
11.2018 - 09.2019

1. Compose, revise, proofread all document related to MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) products for compliance and Medico-marketing.
2. Pharmacovigilance related activities; Collection of timely adverse events data, reporting of adverse event to Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan.
3. Vifor, Santen and MSD based drug adverse events reporting to their
specific Pharmacovigilance headed bodies and to DRAP as well.
4. Maintain trackers for all marketing activities.
5. Field forces training in terms of monthly quizzes and HCPs trainings by providing them presentation material based upon drug literature.

Research Assistant

Sehat Kahani
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
07.2018 - 09.2018

Qualitative research consisted of data collection, analysis and Research
paper writing.

Hospital Pharmacist

Clifton Central Hospital Karachi, Pakistan
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
09.2016 - 08.2017

Residency consisted of activities involved in extemporaneous preparation, checking dosage for correct labeling, supply, narcotic drug control, checking prescription errors and interactions, counseling and advising patients on side effects of medication.

Pharmist

NIBD, Karachi Pakistan
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
03.2016 - 08.2016

Activities involved compounding and preparation of IV dilutions including antibiotics and chemotherapeutics drugs. Consultants OPDs involved patient history taking and le reviewing.

Internee Pharmacist

Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital And Research Centre
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
12.2015 - 01.2016

The training consisted of activities involved in outpatient and inpatient
pharmacy. Simple compounding and preparation of IV dilutions including antibiotics and chemotherapeutics drugs. Clinical rounds and health care professionals including consultants and nursing staff plus Consultants OPDs involved patient history taking, le reviewing (basically implementation and designing of pharmacotherapeutic care plan)

Education

Certified Clinical Research Professional - Clinical Research

SOCRA CERTIFICATION EXAM
USA
01.2023 - Current

MSc-HPM - Health Policy And Management

Aga Khan University, Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan
01.2018 - 11.2019

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacognosy

Ziauddin University, Pakistan
Karachi, Pakistan
01.2011 - 12.2015

OCT Training - Clinical Research

NIH
USA
01.2023 - Current

Thesis - Mental Illnesses

Aga Khan University
Karachi, Pakistan
08.2019 - 11.2019

Thesis - Oncology

Ziauddin University
Karachi, Pakistan
09.2015 - 11.2015

Skills

    Flexible and Adaptable: In terms of monitoring multiple trial

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Accomplishments

    Publications, Doctoral Thesis (selected items):

     “Estimation of direct cost of managing rheumatoid arthritis treatment to Pakistani patients using realworld follow-up data”

     Assessment of patient satisfaction following Pharmacist counseling session by a novel patient satisfaction feedback on counseling questionnaire.

     Development and validation of novel rheumatoid arthritis knowledge assessment scale (RAKAS) in Pakistani rheumatoid arthritis patients.

     Translation and validation of English Version of General Medication Adherence Scale (GMAS) in patients with chronic illness.

     Dietary supplement use among students of Pharmacy College in the city of Karachi, Pakistan: Prevalence, Opinion and Attitude.

     Article Publication regarding detailed account of Heat stroke.

     Research article Publication regarding assessment of medication adherence and knowledge regarding the disease among ambulatory patients with diabetes mellitus in Karachi, Pakistan.

     Research article publication regarding evaluation of drug dispensing particles by Pharmaceutical drug retailer in Karachi, Pakistan.

     Research article publication regarding in appropriate drug therapy with life threatening interaction between Ropinirole and Quetiapine in Parkinson's disease.

     Article about, "what does it mean to be healthy"?

     Article about "5 ways to be a more empathetic friend".

     Reflexivity upon Reality, Perception, Paradigm and Paradigm shift.

Additional Information

Other Relevant Information Licenses and Certifications

 Certificate for participation in psychiatry and pathology oral presentations/posters on 7th symposium of Liaquat national hospital and Medical College., 2017

 Certificate for participation in symposium Pharmacist: A need of health care system organized by Ziauddin College of Pharmacy., 2015

 Certificate for participation in the Seminar entitled Nanotechnology Science, Medicines application organized by Ziauddin University., 2014

Attended the pre-conference workshop entitled Epidemiology and Biostatistics in 1st International conference on Endorsing Health Sciences research organized by AEIRC., 2014

 Attended the pre-conference workshop entitled Basic Tools for Clinical Research in 1st International conference on Endorsing Health Sciences research organized by AEIRC., 2014

 Attended the conference entitled 1st International conference on Endorsing Health Sciences research organized by AEIRC., 2013

 Certificate for participation in the Seminar entitled Stability studies of drugs and formulated products organized by Ziauddin University., 2014

 Certificate for participation in the Symposium entitled Clinical Pharmacy Practice-An era of transition from theory to practice organized by Ziauddin University., 2014

 Certificate of presentation by AEIRC institute for presenting poster entitles Dysmenorrhea in relation with hygiene; a study on symptoms and prevalence., 2014

 Certificate of achievement by Injaz Pakistan for successfully completing Head start: Boosting your employability. HONORS & AWARDS., 2013

 Biomedical Responsible conduct of Research Certification by CITI Program., 2018

 Thesis: Living with chronically mentally ill patients; caregiving experiences of primary caregivers., 2019

 Thesis: Growing public cognizance or perception regarding cervical cancer., 2015

 Successfully Completed Dysmenorrhea research at AEIRC., 2016  Provided Volunteer Service for 20 hours at Darul-Sukun Hospital Karachi., 2014

 Cost evaluation and Analysis project at Aga Khan University., 2019

 CCRP: Certified clinical research professional certification (In progress), 2019

 Spotlight Award by IQVIA for CLOVER Study, 2021

 Ovation award by IQVIA for UC study, 2021

Software

Inform

CTMS

Wingspan, IeTMF

IMedidata

CTP

Interests

Book reading, Paper writing, Shopping, Travelling, Interior designing

Certification

Relevant Non-Clinical Training: Trainings related data security and work ethics. cc

Timeline

Certified Clinical Research Professional - Clinical Research

SOCRA CERTIFICATION EXAM
01.2023 - Current

OCT Training - Clinical Research

NIH
01.2023 - Current

Multiple trainings related to Clinical Research Projects, Monitoring activities, site selection, initiation, and close-out visits in accordance with contracted scope of work and Good clinical practice.

02-2021

Relevant Non-Clinical Training: Trainings related data security and work ethics. cc

01-2021

CRA2

IQVIA
10.2019 - Current

Thesis - Mental Illnesses

Aga Khan University
08.2019 - 11.2019

• Secured 100% in ICH Good Clinical Practices (GCP)., 2019

01-2019

• Secured 100% in “Introduction to Clinical Research Course"., 2019

01-2019

• Secured 100% in “Introduction to collecting and Reporting adverse events in Clinical Research"., 2019

01-2019

Medical Affairs Officer

OBS Pakistan Pvt. Ltd, Karachi
11.2018 - 09.2019

C• Content Writing course Certification., 2018 • Completed IHI ( Institute for Health Care Development) Courses in: a) Introduction to patient safety., 2018

11-2018

Research Assistant

Sehat Kahani
07.2018 - 09.2018

• Completed IHI (Institute for Health Care Development) course: Interpreting data; Run chart, Control chart and measurements tools., 2018

06-2018

• Secured 100% in "The Research Question" Certificate., 2018

06-2018

• Completed IHI ( Institute for Health Care Development) course: Leading quality improvement., 2018

01-2018

MSc-HPM - Health Policy And Management

Aga Khan University, Karachi
01.2018 - 11.2019

Hospital Pharmacist

Clifton Central Hospital Karachi, Pakistan
09.2016 - 08.2017

Pharmist

NIBD, Karachi Pakistan
03.2016 - 08.2016

Internee Pharmacist

Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital And Research Centre
12.2015 - 01.2016

Thesis - Oncology

Ziauddin University
09.2015 - 11.2015

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacognosy

Ziauddin University, Pakistan
01.2011 - 12.2015
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