Detail-oriented and energetic Clinical Research Associate with seven plus years of progressive clinical research experience in a variety of supporting and senior roles. Skills include patient-centric customer service and assessments, research study data collection, research process analysis, lab screening processes, meticulous, detail-oriented, cross-functional teamwork and communication. Phase 2 to 4 investigational studies acumen including investigational drugs and devices. Management of lung, colorectal and brain disease trials with primary cancer (Glioblastoma) and brain metastases with extensive experience in breast trials. Essential Documents/Regulatory, Data Entry, Informed Consent, consent form dictation, Source Documents, Protocol Compliance, Toxicity (AE, SAE) dictations, Query responses and Deviation/Violations.
Ensures all required training is completed and documented
Updates applicable tracking systems
Communicates with investigative sites
Verifies Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reporting according to trial specifications and ICH-GCP guidelines
Assesses IP accountability, dispensation, and compliance at the investigative sites
Performs source document verification and query resolution
Performs essential document site file reconciliation
Escalates site and trial related issues per ICON plc SOPs until identified issues are Resolved or closed
Work closely with other clinical team members to facilitate timely resolution of trial And/or clinical issues
Completes monitoring activity documents as required by ICON plc SOPs or other contractual obligations
Provides regular site status information to team members, trial management, and
Updates trial management tools
Reviews and verifies accuracy of clinical trial data collected, either onsite or remotely
Asses the qualification of potential investigative sites, and initiates clinical trials at Investigative sites
Implements and monitors clinical trials to ensure sponsor and investigator obligations are being met and are compliant with applicable local regulatory requirements and ICH-GCP guidelines
Maintains working knowledge of current Code of Federal Regulation and Good Clinical Practice guidelines as well as a comprehensive understanding of the research trial process, including but not limited to eligibility and disease processes Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills when contacting other institutions, patients and agencies (i.e. NCI, pharmaceutical companies, sponsoring agencies, etc.) by phone, email and/or face-to-face interactions.
Assimilates pertinent information in order to compose written correspondence plans, designs, and conducts complex professional and ancillary education sessions to ensure dissemination of new information and policies
Attends appropriate departmental meetings and institutional continuing education programs
Preparation of quality reports and metrics for the purpose of grant submissions, budget creation, clinical trial evaluations, protocol review presentations, data review events, audits, conferences, posters, and manuscripts as required by the department
Schedules and participates in routine monitoring. Provides sufficient, appropriate, and timely responses to sponsor queries. Participates with activities ensuring preparedness for industry, institutional, and federal clinical trial audits
Communicates routinely with intradepartmental, extramural, and industry research collaborators regarding queries, data entry, database issues, protocol status, and other events Knowledge of protocol databases and electronic applications; proficient in the use of Microsoft office applications and departmental/Institutional electronic data systems Responsible for accurate and timely transcription of study data to paper and/or electronic Case Report Form (CRF), retrieving information from electronic record, chart, and/or phone call.
Requires face-to face interaction with patients.
Requires ability to gather relevant information and determine the appropriate information to report.
Requires accurate and prompt patient documentation in the patient’s medical record
Consults with principal investigator (PI) and/or Mgr., Clinical Protocol Administration regarding ongoing clinical trial assignments.
Works closely with the research team to ensure consistency between protocol database and source documentation; includes generating written queries for missing/deficient source documentation.
As needed, obtains patient charts and outside documents required for protocol compliance In collaboration with the Principal Investigator (PI), responsible for ensuring the consent is understood, signed, and processed appropriately Comprehends protocol and in collaboration with a Research Nurse or Mgr., Clinical Protocol Administration, develops systems for screening patients.
Assists/create source document templates and other documents as needed for protocols In consultation with the physician and/or research nurse, assesses patients for eligibility through personal interviews and medical record review. Responsible for accurate and successful patient recruitment to assigned protocols
Trains other support staff in study coordination
Schedule’s patient tests keep patients informed about test results and studies.
Collaborate with physicians, mid-level practitioners, research nurses and data managers to document patient care
Tracks protocol related labs, responses and research tests Submits information on adverse events to IRB and revises consents
Follows patients on studies and maintains knowledge of adverse events
Collaborates with physicians, mid-level practitioners, research nurses and data managers to document patient care
Under supervision of the medical staff and research nurse staff, performs protocol-specific tasks including screening, ordering tests, collecting specimens and study documentation of patient reported responses
Coordinates, evaluates and follow patient participation in clinical trials
Coordinates FDA submissions and supervises clinical trial audits Reviews patient eligibility of potential study cases and assists in obtaining consents
Collects and develops criteria information for protocol submission
Develops patient care methodology for protocols, including criteria for patient participation
Develops and maintains a processing and tracking system for all protocol related paperwork
Experience enrolling patient for therapeutic, supportive, diagnostic, non-intervention, palliative and intervention protocols Have the highest number of patients enrolled for two protocols among Houston Area Location sites Screen over 200 patients a week
Manage all study related coordination including writing, submission and maintenance of 44 protocols for all different Cancer deceases
Assist with annual reviews, updates, and response data, and generates reports as requested
Monitors informed consent files at outreach sites to assure they are up to date
Generates reports as requested
Obtains and returns charts to Medical Records when requested Requests patient charts via on-line system as necessary to facilitate research projects
Creates, prints, and distributes forms using computer and printer. Utilizes computer for word processing, spread sheets and retrieve patient data
Reviews data forms for completeness and updates as needed Enters protocol-specific data points into the appropriate database
Documents study specific information appropriately in the patient medical record
Assists in the maintenance of a system for collecting protocol data including but not limited to records of surgery, therapy dates, laboratory results, and pathology information
Assists with follow-up appointments and provides telephone reminders to patients
Obtains off-site treatment, surgery and pathology records as required
Extracts patient demographics, reports, and other pertinent information from the Medical Record Screen over 100 patients a week
Conducts structured interviews with research subjects for protocol data collection
Enrolls eligible patients under the supervision of the research nurse and physician
Assumes responsibility for assigned minimal and high-risk studies identifies potential protocol
Data Management-Clinical Research
- Supervisory experience - Marketing and sales experience - Proactive and team player
- Microsoft Office(Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Note, Teams)
8, Epic system, EDC-Medidata RAVE, IVRS/IWRS/RTSM - Suvoda IRT, Reporting & Analysis - SharePoint
- Bilingual in Spanish / English -
CRA Bridge Academy March 2022 at ICON plc
Oncology University Fundamentals Program December 2022 at ICON plc