Skilled Regulatory Affairs Coordinator with deep understanding of global regulatory requirements and procedures. Strong background in coordinating documentation, preparing submissions, and tracking regulations for compliance within the pharmaceutical industry. Demonstrated strengths in project management, effective communication, and team leadership; known for driving process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Proven ability to contribute positively to cross-functional teams while ensuring adherence to all relevant regulatory standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Research Associate II, Specialist - TMTT
Edwards LifeSciences
Irvine, CA
06.2021 - 02.2024
Performed study start-up and conduct activities including ICF review that meets regulatory requirements, creating study specific essential document lists, managing and communicating the status of study progress and activities
Identified and investigated discrepancies in study documentation by applying clinical protocol and GCP knowledge, develop processes to mitigate recurrence throughout study phases
Conducted in-house and site (if applicable) reviews of associated documentation and participate in internal and competent authority, audits to ensure all essential clinical Trial Master File (TMF) documents are compliant with Good Documentation Practices, Edwards internal SOPs, and US and OUS regulations
Assess current processes, identify opportunities and propose solutions to improve process efficiency within and across related functional areas
Partnered with cross-functional team (e.g., clinical data management, field teams) with query management, data reviews and resolution
Assisted with clinicaltrials.gov updates
Regulatory Affairs Coordinator I
Long Beach Medical Center/ Miller Children's & Women's Hospital
Long Beach
03.2019 - 06.2021
Coordinated regulatory activities for multiple clinical research projects across multiple therapeutic areas from site selection to closure
Managed and oversee new study initiation process and provide regulatory guidance/support including consent form development, HIPAA authorization form and other IRB required forms/submissions
Oversees reporting of AEs, SAEs, IND safety data, violations, deviations and submission of other study documents to support regulatory compliance, and troubleshoots processes and procedures when issues are identified
Prepared and assisted in submission of protocol amendments, IND safety reports, consent form changes, and continuing reviews
Working knowledge of internal SOP's, FDA/lCH guidelines to GCP's and regulatory compliance
Worked closely with Clinical Operations and Regulatory Affairs to ensure compliance with regulatory authorities
Created, reviewed and revised all functional group SOP's
Maintained current and accurate documentation in the eTMF and CTMS
Regulatory Coordinator
American Institute of Research
Whittier, CA
12.2014 - 03.2019
Managed departmental regulatory aspects for clinical trial and research activities
Provided reporting of all regulatory activities to department leadership
Assisted in formulating departmental policies and guidelines
Developed, maintained, and updated all internal and external protocols, data collection sheets, spreadsheets, and databases for use in gathering and compiling information specific to each research process
Serves as the site regulatory contact for sponsored projects and assists with all site initiation and monitoring visits
Completed and maintained regulatory documents for all study personnel, including curriculum vitae, license, bio sketches, financial disclosures, Form FDA 1572, confidentiality agreements, and delegation of duties logs
Collaborated with departmental staff and faculty to develop and complete necessary documentation for continuing renewals, amendments, and modifications, including the writing of consents, querying of systems to determine enrollment, and review of data safety monitoring reports
Personal Lines Insurance Agent
Arrowstar Insurance Services
Burbank, CA
06.2011 - 04.2013
Promotes and sells personal lines insurance products and services to existing and prospective clients
Provides excellent customer service over the phone and in person for personal lines client
Customer Service Representative
Wholesale Insurance Services
Santa Ana, CA
03.2007 - 05.2011
Provides customer service for the personal lines of insurance
Interacts with customers by phone or in person to ensure the best service possible
Process information concerning pricing, changes in coverage, and discontinuance
Investigates and corrects errors, following customer and company
Education
Licensed Vocational Nursing -
Advance College
South Gate, CA
01.2009
Caregiver Program -
Philippine Women's University
Philippines
08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Major in Management
Ateneo University
Philippines
03.2001
Skills
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Ability to prioritize
Regulatory knowledge
Familiarity with Code of Federal Regulations and state laws
Familiarity with institutional policies and procedures
Good Clinical Practice Guidelines
Ability to handle confidential information
Self-motivated
Excellent interpersonal skills
Verbal communication skills
Written communication skills
Familiar with online software's such as CTMs, EDC, Veeva Vault, eTMF
Familiar with e-reg platforms such as Complion, Florence etc
Certification
LVN Certificate
CITI Biomedical Certificate
Good Clinical Practice Certificate
Languages
Tagalog
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Research Associate II, Specialist - TMTT
Edwards LifeSciences
06.2021 - 02.2024
Regulatory Affairs Coordinator I
Long Beach Medical Center/ Miller Children's & Women's Hospital
03.2019 - 06.2021
Regulatory Coordinator
American Institute of Research
12.2014 - 03.2019
Personal Lines Insurance Agent
Arrowstar Insurance Services
06.2011 - 04.2013
Customer Service Representative
Wholesale Insurance Services
03.2007 - 05.2011
Licensed Vocational Nursing -
Advance College
Caregiver Program -
Philippine Women's University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Major in Management