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IQVIA and its Affiliated Companies Clinical Trial Experience
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Bharti Kachela

Karachi,Sindh

Summary

Senior CRA with a proven track record in managing clinical trials, ensuring compliance, and maintaining high-quality standards. Proficient in site monitoring, data collection, and regulatory compliance. Certified in Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, Experienced medical writer in National and international journals e.g. research papers, articles, blogs, concept papers writing, thesis writing and health policy briefs. Having more than 13 publications in International journals including discovery, Taylor Francisco journals etc. with a strong background in translating complex scientific information into clear, engaging content. Proficient in writing clinical trial protocols, regulatory documents, and patient education materials. Experience of Clinical pharmacy and hospital pharmacy in oncology, GI, Nephrology and Infectious diseases with a Proficiency in medication management, patient counseling, and regulatory compliance, Skilled public health researcher with expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods. Proficient in data analysis, program evaluation, and project management.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr CRA 1

IQVIA and its Affiliated Companies Employment
05.2023 - Current
  • Perform site monitoring visits (selection, initiation, monitoring and close-out visits) in accordance with contracted scope of work and Good Clinical Practice
  • Work with sites to adapt, drive, and track subject recruitment plan in line
  • 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.
  • Managed TMF record for all studies going in Pakistan
  • Worked as a CTMS champion as well

FSP Monitor

11.2022 - 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.
  • Managed the daily operations of monitors and ensured proper functioning.
  • Managed ROCHE TMF record for all studies going in Pakistan
  • Worked on ROCHE CTMS
  • Managed Rosa Portal_Roche

Writer

Medical Writing
01.2015 - Current
  • Key Responsibilities: 1
  • Writing for International and national journals Writing includes but not limited to Article Writing, Research Paper Writing
  • Protocol Writing.
  • Researched and wrote articles for a variety of publications.
  • Performed extensive research prior to writing any article or post.
  • Ensured that all written work met quality standards before submission deadlines.

AI Annotator/Medical Data Annotator

IQVIA
Remote
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Analyzed data sets and identified patterns to improve the accuracy of annotations.
  • Developed machine learning models to automate the annotation process.
  • Provided guidance and technical support to junior Data Annotators when needed.
  • Performed quality control checks on annotated datasets before releasing them into production environments.

Clinical Research Associate II

IQVIA
Karachi, Sindh
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • 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.
  • Performed clinical research activities including protocol development, subject recruitment and data collection.
  • Coordinated the submission of regulatory documents to IRBs and ECs and other relevant authorities.
  • Managed TMF record for all studies going in Pakistan
  • Worked as a CTMS champion as well

Clinical Research Associate 1 and CTA

IQVIA Employment
10.2019 - 07.2021
  • 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
  • Administer protocol and related study training to assigned sites and establish regular lines of communication with sites to manage ongoing project expectations and issues
  • Managed TMF record for all studies going in Pakistan
  • Worked as a CTMS champion as well
  • 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.

Officer-Medical Affairs

OBS Pakistan Pvt. Ltd
Karachi
11.2018 - 09.2019
  • Compose, revise, proofread all document related to MSD (Merck Sharp &
  • Dohme) products for compliance and Medico-marketing
  • Pharmacovigilance related activities; Collection of timely adverse events data, reporting of adverse event to Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  • Vifor, Santen and MSD based drug adverse events reporting to their specific Pharmacovigilance headed bodies and to DRAP as well
  • Maintain trackers for all marketing activities
  • Field forces training in terms of monthly quizzes and HCPs trainings by providing them presentation material based upon drug literature.
  • Participated in regular meetings with upper management regarding progress updates on current initiatives.
  • Implemented new technologies to enhance workplace productivity levels.
  • Supervised subordinate staff in carrying out daily duties and activities.

Research Assistant

Sehat Kahani
07.2018 - 09.2018
  • Qualitative and quantitative research consisted of data collection, analysis and Research paper writing.
  • Presented findings at professional conferences or seminars as required by faculty supervisors.
  • Collaborated with other researchers in developing study designs, methods, and tools for data collection.
  • Maintained a database of all research activities conducted during the course of each project.

Hospital Pharmacist

Clifton Central Hospital
Karachi, 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 especially in Gastro and pulmonary infections.
  • Performed quality assurance activities such as checking for outdated medications or expired products.
  • Assisted in the development of new pharmacy protocols or processes to improve safety standards or efficiency levels.
  • Maintained accurate records of medications dispensed, including dosage information, patient instructions, and cost.

Pharmacist

National Institute of Blood
Karachi, 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 reviewing related to Thalassemic Patients and blood disorders.
  • Analyzed physician's medication orders for correctness according to policy guidelines.
  • Managed the daily operations of a retail or hospital pharmacy.
  • Assessed patient's knowledge of drugs, dosage instructions, interactions and contraindications.

Internee Pharmacist

Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre
Karachi, 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

Degree -

Aga Khan University
Pakistan
11.2019

MSc - HPM Public health, Policy

Ziauddin University
Pakistan
04.2016

Neuroscience And Neuroimaging Specialisation - Neuroscience

John Hopkin
US

Skills

  • Certified in specialization of Neuroscience and Neuroimaging
  • Medical Writer
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Decision-Making
  • Team building
  • Excellent Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Database Management
  • Written Communication

Languages

  • English Fluent Fluent Fluent
  • Urdu Fluent Fluent Fluent
  • Sindhi Basic Basic Basic

Languages

English
First Language

Affiliations

  • 2019: Thesis: Living with chronically mentally ill patients; caregiving experiences of primary caregivers. (Qualitative Research via Photovoice method)
  • 2016: Successfully Completed Dysmenorrhea research at AEIRC. (Qualitative method)
  • 2015: Thesis: Growing public cognizance or perception regarding cervical cancer.(Qualitative and Quantitative Research)
  • 2019: Cost evaluation and Analysis project at Aga Khan University.
  • 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.
  • Cocept Paper about Genome and Epigenome
  • Policy and Health System research related papers

Accomplishments

  • 2019: Spotlight Award by IQVIA for CLOVER Study
  • 2021: Ovation award by IQVIA for Ulcerative Colitis study
  • 2024: Ovation award by IQVIA for FSP-Roche Model
  • 2024: Bronze Award by Swiz ALVOTECH

Certification

  • Neuroscience and Neuroimaging
  • GCP
  • GDP
  • iMedidata-Data Monitoring tool
  • CCRP
  • Inform-Data Monitoring tool

IQVIA and its Affiliated Companies Clinical Trial Experience

  • Sponsor: Abbott Laboratories
  • 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.
  • Sponsor: Eiger BioPharmaceuticals, Inc
  • 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.
  • Sponsor: Suzhou Connect Biopharmaceuticals, Ltd
  • 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.
  • Sponsor: jiangsu pacific meinuoke biopharmaceutical co., ltd
  • 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.
  • Sponsor: Clover Biopharmaceuticals AUS Pty Ltd
  • 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
  • Sponsor: GAVI
  • Study Phase: IV
    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.
  • Sponsor: Shionogi
  • Study Phase: Phase 3
    Indication: COVID-19
    Role: Clinical Research Associate II
    Key Responsibilities: Performed SSV for AKUH and Indus hospital in Karachi, Pakistan
  • Sponsor: ALVOTEC
  • Study Phase: Phase 3
    Indication: Macular Degeneration
    Role: Sr. CRA
  • Key Responsibilities:
    Site Monitoring, Documents management, site and study team communication, Site staff training
  • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche
  • Study Phase: Phase 3
    Indication: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and Hepatic Carcinoma (Cohort 5 and 6)
    Role: Sr. CRA
    Key Responsibilities: Site Monitoring, Documents management, site and study team communication, Site staff training, along with RSU related work
  • Sponsor: Seqirus UK
  • Study Phase: Phase 3
    Indication: Influenza
    Role: Sr. CRA
    Key Responsibilities: Site Management, Documents management, site and study team communication, Site staff training
  • Sponsor: Frontier and Everest
  • Study Phase: Phase 3
    Indication: COVID 19
    Role: CRA 2
    Key Responsibilities: Site Monitoring, Documents management, site and study team communication, Site staff training
  • Sponsor: Prestige Biopharma
  • Study Phase: Phase 3
    Indication: Malignant Tumor of Lungs
    Role: CRA 2
    Key Responsibilities: worked as a CTA for this study site located in Malaysia
  • Sponsor: NATIONAL CANCER CENTRE OF SINGAPORE [SG]
  • Study Phase: Phase 2
    Indication: Malignant Tumor of Lungs
    Role: CRA 2
    Key Responsibilities: worked as a CTA for this study site located in Malaysia
  • Sponsor: GSK
  • Study Phase: Phase 3
    Indication: Arthritis
    Role: CRA 2
    Key Responsibilities: worked as a CTA for this study site located in Malaysia

Accomplishments

  • Lean Practitioner
  • Participated in patient Centricity Program at IQVIA
  • SPSS certified
  • Anova Certified

Timeline

AI Annotator/Medical Data Annotator

IQVIA
08.2023 - 10.2023

Sr CRA 1

IQVIA and its Affiliated Companies Employment
05.2023 - Current

FSP Monitor

11.2022 - Current

Clinical Research Associate II

IQVIA
08.2021 - 05.2023

Clinical Research Associate 1 and CTA

IQVIA Employment
10.2019 - 07.2021

Officer-Medical Affairs

OBS Pakistan Pvt. Ltd
11.2018 - 09.2019

Research Assistant

Sehat Kahani
07.2018 - 09.2018

Hospital Pharmacist

Clifton Central Hospital
09.2016 - 08.2017

Pharmacist

National Institute of Blood
03.2016 - 08.2016

Internee Pharmacist

Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre
12.2015 - 01.2016

Writer

Medical Writing
01.2015 - Current

Degree -

Aga Khan University

MSc - HPM Public health, Policy

Ziauddin University

Neuroscience And Neuroimaging Specialisation - Neuroscience

John Hopkin
  • Neuroscience and Neuroimaging
  • GCP
  • GDP
  • iMedidata-Data Monitoring tool
  • CCRP
  • Inform-Data Monitoring tool
Bharti Kachela