New York University Langone Health. Office of Science and Research
New York
07.2022 - Current
Coordinate clinical trials for the Ophthalmologic division (ZEDS Trial), with responsibility for overall operations of the clinical sites; train Investigators, staff, and research coordinators; and maintain protocol adherence
Collaborate with doctors, consultants, and investigators conducting trials, held responsible for preparing investigator meetings and preparing reports of protocol changes and site performance
Protocol trains all Investigators and Coordinators
Conduct site audits, verify data, monitor schedules, file and collate trial documentation and reports, archive study documentation and correspondence, and prepare final reports
Prepare weekly meetings for the day-to-day operations of the study
Prepare biannual or as-needed DSMC meetings as well as Executive and Steering Committees meetings
Prepare Monthly meetings to update/report to the Leadership of the study, presenting metrics and up-to-date information
Confirm authorizations of site payment
Liaison between all vendors, such as PAREXEL, Omnicom, Q2, Icon, MAPI
Close out all Participating Clinical Centers (PCCs) when the study's completion is confirmed
This includes signing all forms by the Principal Investigator in the database (TrialMaster), sending/confirming the termination contract letter, and closing the Central or local IRBs
Prepare and email a monthly newsletter using MailChimp with the current information of the trial with a target audience of 450 people
Monthly Coordinator's Calls via Webex to keep Centers updated
Onboard new staff at the Clinical Centers with Webex/Zoom meetings
Certified new people on the protocol, WIRS, CTMS, and TrialMaster
Create individualized accounts
Responsible for collecting and sending the documentation to the Clinical Event Review Committee (CERC) to adjudicate primary endpoints
Responsible for collecting and sending the documentation to the Medical Monitor to review SAEs.
Clinical Research Associate
New York University Langone Health. Office of Science and Research
New York
07.2017 - 07.2022
Coordinate clinical trials for the Ophthalmologic division (ZEDS Trial), with responsibility for overall operations of the clinical sites; train staff and research coordinators; and maintain protocol adherence
Collaborate with doctors, consultants, and investigators conducting trials, held responsible for preparing investigator meetings and preparing reports of protocol changes and site performance
Conduct site audits, verify data, monitor schedules, file and collate trial documentation and reports, archive study documentation and correspondence, and prepare final reports.
Clinical Research Associate
Columbia University/ New York Presbyterian Hematology & Oncology
New York
11.2015 - 06.2017
Coordinate clinical trials for hematology & oncology division, with responsibility for overall operations of the clinical site, training research coordinators, and maintaining protocol adherence
Collaborated with doctors, consultants, and investigators conducting trials, held responsible for preparing investigator meetings, preparing reports of protocol changes and sites performance
Conduct site audits, verify data, monitor schedules, file and collate trial documentation and reports, archive study documentation and correspondence, prepare final reports.
Program Coordinator of Northeast Network
Cardiac Clinical Trials Unit, Columbia University
New York
02.2011 - 11.2015
Coordinated, organized, and maintained all operations of 12 clinical sites to maintain protocol adherence
Trained research coordinators to communicate effectively with providers, and medical staff
Designed specialized documentation for clinical research optimizing correct data captured
Trained, supervised, and performed cognitive battery tests to participants
Develop strong site relationships and ensure continuity of site relationships through the trial
Performs clinical study site management/monitoring activities in compliance with ICH-GCP, Sponsor SOPs, Local Laws & Regulations, Protocol, Site Monitoring Plan, and associated documents
Gains an in-depth understanding of the study protocol and related procedures
Coordinates & manages various tasks in collaboration with other sponsor roles to achieve Site Readiness
Participates & provides inputs on site selection and validation activities
Performs remote and on-site monitoring & oversight activities using various tools
Responsible for all study start-up and daily follow-up activities, including study protocol design and informed consent creation, site identification and assessment, IRB submission, patient screening/enrollment, etc
Reviewed and evaluated that studies were conducted according to GLP/GCP guidelines and 21 CFR Part 50.
Program Coordinator of Columbia University Sites
Cardiac Clinical Trials Unit, Columbia University
New York
02.2011 - 11.2015
NHLBI Trial, Systolic blood Pressure Intervention Trial (Sprint), responsible for coordinating three clinical sites and maintaining protocol adherence
Performs remote and on-site monitoring & oversight activities using various tools
Communicated effectively with families, providers, and medical staff to coordinate procedures set by appropriate protocol.
Program Coordinator of Northeast Network
Cardiac Clinical Trials Unit Columbia University
New York
01.2001 - 01.2011
Coordinated, organized, and maintained all operations of 12 clinical sites to maintain protocol adherence
Trained research coordinators to communicate effectively with families, providers, and medical staff
Designed specialized documentation for clinical research, optimizing correct data captured
Trained, supervised, and performed cognitive battery tests on participants
Develop strong site relationships and ensure continuity of site relationships through the trial
Performs clinical study site management/monitoring activities in compliance with ICH-GCP, Sponsor SOPs, Local Laws and regulations, Protocol, Site Monitoring Plan, and associated documents
Gains an in-depth understanding of the study protocol and related procedures
Coordinates & manages various tasks in collaboration with other sponsor roles to achieve Site Readiness
Participates & provides inputs on site selection and validation activities
Performs remote and on-site monitoring & oversight activities using various tools
Utilized WEBEX for conference and training calls
Responsible for all study start-up and daily follow-up activities, including study protocol design and informed consent creation, site identification and assessment, IRB submission, patient screening/enrollment, etc
Reviewed and evaluated that studies were conducted according to GLP / GCP guidelines and 21 CFR part 50.
Timeline
Senior Clinical Research Associate
New York University Langone Health. Office of Science and Research
07.2022 - Current
Clinical Research Associate
New York University Langone Health. Office of Science and Research
07.2017 - 07.2022
Clinical Research Associate
Columbia University/ New York Presbyterian Hematology & Oncology
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