Chen Riz
Dorchester,MA
Summary
Senior clinical scientist with broad experience supporting trial design, medical data review, and key study documents development, including protocols, ICFs, IBs, and CSRs. Led and contributed to advisory panels, DMC sessions, and investigator meetings while translating clinical findings for internal teams, sites, and external stakeholders across multiple therapeutic areas.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Clinical Scientist
Merck Pharmaceuticals
04.2024 - Current
- Reviewed and contributed to clinical study documents, including protocol, ICF, IB, and CSR, ensuring compliance and clarity for study implementation.
- Supported development of clinical research protocols, investigator brochure, and informed consent forms.
- Performed medical review of clinical trial data.
- Reviewed subject eligibility, adverse events, and SAEs.
- Addressed medical questions and clarified issues arising during study conduct.
- Identified and assessed protocol deviations to maintain study integrity.
- Provided input to protocol design.
- Analyzed and interpreted clinical data, communicating results effectively to stakeholders to support decision-making.
- Facilitated sponsor and internal team calls with clinical operations, data management, regulatory, and statistician partners to align study objectives and progress.
- Led and participated in clinical and medical advisory panels, data review committee/DMC sessions, and investigator meetings.
- Attended, conducted, and presented at investigator meetings, professional meetings, and congresses to support and represent clinical development.
- Presented and discussed data and findings at team, DSME, governance, KOL, and regulatory meetings.
- Supported oncology, hematology, immunology, and rare disease programs.
Sr. Clinical Scientist
Pfizer
09.2018 - 04.2024
- Developed study documents for study activities, including protocols, IBs, RECIST materials, and training content, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed clinical review of study data, supported query resolution, drafted and updated data review plans, and assisted study physician with reports, action plans, and trend identification.
- Presented scientific rationale and study design at investigator meetings and answered scientific questions from sites during study conduct.
- Performed comprehensive literature reviews to extract relevant research and insights, informing study design and strategic decision-making.
- Collaborated across clinical operations, medical writing, data management, and pharmacovigilance teams to support quality, completeness, and integrity of trial conduct.
- Provided clinical input for training slides and CRF design.
- Assisted with preparation of site and CRA training materials.
- Supported site engagement activities, including investigator outreach and training during site initiation visits.
- Worked with regulatory and compliance teams to update SOPs and work instructions.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create presentations that effectively communicated project strategy, data interpretation, and outcomes to key internal stakeholders, KOLs, and advisory boards.
Clinical Scientist
Celgene Corporation
09.2014 - 08.2018
- - Helped draft, review, and finalize clinical study documents, including protocol amendments, investigator brochures, informed consent forms, case report forms, and clinical study reports, aligned with regulatory standards.
- - Reviewed clinical data, verified inclusion and exclusion criteria, and assessed adverse events and serious adverse events for safety review and risk evaluation.
- - Drafted protocol, scientific, and clinical responses to questions and queries.
- - Collaborated with clinical teams and external experts to enhance product safety and efficacy assessments.
- - Analyzed clinical data, resolved data queries, and shared findings with study team.
- - Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and compliant study conduct.
- - Created reports and presentations for advisory boards and investigator meetings to facilitate informed decision-making.
- - Assisted with hematology, oncology, immunology, and rare disease programs by providing research and administrative support.
- - Supported Celgene oncology clinical trials through protocol review and study planning.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Novum Research
03.2012 - 08.2014
- Ensured protocol compliance during all study activities to uphold research integrity.
- Conducted on-site follow-up visits for participants, performing anthropometric measurements, medication reviews, and history taking to monitor participant health.
- Completed venipuncture for research participants.
- Supported various participant visits across different study phases.
- Organized study logs and accurately entered visit and contact data into study database for efficient tracking.
- Reviewed informed consent process with study participants and answered questions.
- Shared enrollment updates during monthly all-site coordinators meetings.
- Helped prepare written reports and presentations.
Resident Physician
Mount Sinai Reference Hospital
Lagos
10.2005 - 12.2010
- Provided care for acute, chronic, and preventive needs across pediatric and adult patients.
- Developed individualized treatment plans addressing specific patient needs and goals.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting treatment plans to optimize care outcomes.
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- Performed minor emergency room procedures.
- Gathered medical histories, provided patient education, and conducted physical exams to ensure comprehensive care.
- Ensured patient confidentiality by securely handling sensitive information in compliance with privacy regulations. at all times.
Physician Intern
OAUTH
09.2004 - 10.2005
- Provided treatment for acute care, chronic care, and preventive care for pediatric and adult populations.
- Developed and implemented personalized treatment plans, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans, ensuring alignment with evolving health needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for patients, improving overall treatment effectiveness.
- Performed minor emergency room procedures.
- Collected patient medical history and conducted physical examinations.
- Ensured strict confidentiality of patient information to protect privacy.
Education
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MD) -
College of Medicine OAUTH
NigeriaSkills
- Clinical trial conduct
- Protocol development
- Clinical data review
- Study document review
- Medical writing and document updates
- Regulatory compliance knowledge
- Regulatory knowledge
- Therapeutic expertise
- Therapeutic area expertise
- CTMS expertise
- EDC systems expertise
- eTMF management (Veeva Vault)
- IRT systems understanding
- Cross functional collaboration
- MS Office Suite proficiency
- SharePoint and Teams expertise
- Effective communication
Therapeutic Areas
- Hematology
- Immunology
- Oncology
- Gastroenterology
- Rare Diseases
Timeline
Sr. Clinical Scientist
Merck Pharmaceuticals
04.2024 - Current
Sr. Clinical Scientist
Pfizer
09.2018 - 04.2024
Clinical Scientist
Celgene Corporation
09.2014 - 08.2018
Clinical Research Coordinator
Novum Research
03.2012 - 08.2014
Resident Physician
Mount Sinai Reference Hospital
10.2005 - 12.2010
Physician Intern
OAUTH
09.2004 - 10.2005
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MD) -
College of Medicine OAUTH