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Gerardo Rivero

Gerardo Rivero

Miami

Summary

Versatile Clinical Research Leader with extensive experience in managing clinical trials within pharmaceutical and biotech environments. Graduated Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, offering over 25 years of combined clinical research, administrative, and patient care expertise. Adept at translating scientific insights into actionable clinical strategies that drive drug development and regulatory success. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, optimize trial operations, and implement quality-focused solutions that enhance efficiency and compliance. Demonstrates strong leadership in aligning clinical objectives with corporate goals, consistently exceeding performance benchmarks. Holds passing scores on all USMLE examinations, reflecting a solid foundation in medical science and clinical acumen.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Site Monitoring Lead

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
Ridgefield
01.2025 - Current
  • Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Updated and maintained databases with current information.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.

Clinical Trial Manager

IQVIA
11.2022 - 12.2024
  • Identified opportunities to improve clinical practices, devised strategies and implemented plans to increase patient care standards and enhance operational procedures.
  • Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
  • Delivered effective onboarding and training to new and existing employees and cross-trained staff members in other job roles to maximize coverage.
  • Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
  • Delegated tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to enhance performance.
  • Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Reviewed operational policies and recommended solutions and change to medical director.
  • Reviewed financial resources and prepared reports showing resource allocations.
  • Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
  • Lead the efforts of a project sub-team, responsible for managing cross-collaboration of the sub-team to support milestone achievement and to manage issues and obstacles.
  • Forecast and identify opportunities to accelerate activities to bring revenue forward in partnership with the senior project leader.
  • Identify changes in scope and partner with project leader to manage change control process as necessary

Sr. Clinical Research Associate

IQVIA
05.2019 - 10.2022
  • Conducted initiation, monitoring and closeout visits to verify study procedures, regulatory documents and data completion.
  • Followed drug storage procedures to comply with protocols and SOP requirements.
  • Managed project risk by identifying, quantifying and monitoring potential threats.
  • Reviewed participant eligibility and consent documentation to help researchers achieve accurate and meaningful results.
  • Organized and maintained research study regulatory documents in site binder to maintain accuracy and integrity.
  • Synthesized and utilized key information from proposals, technical reports and publications to achieve objectives.
  • Designed and executed studies to support usability of solutions, analyze data and provide actionable recommendations to project team.
  • Developed solutions by researching advanced technologies, methods for modeling and predicting performance outcomes and innovative approaches for personalized and adaptive user support.
  • Maintained knowledge of company strategic direction, goals and objectives and aligned projects appropriately.
  • Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
  • Implemented electronic data capturing systems to adhere with clinical research guidelines.
  • Directed, guided and delegated tasks to teams and developed project schedules, resource requirements and timelines to maintain productivity on goals and objectives.

Clinical Research Coordinator

Pharmax Research Clinic
01.2016 - 04.2019
  • Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
  • Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
  • Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals, and case report form requirements.
  • Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
  • Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials in accordance with study timelines and budgets.
  • Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
  • Gathered, processed, and shipped lab specimens.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Internal Medicine Consultant

Joe Morolong Memorial Hospital
11.2013 - 12.2015
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatments.
  • Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
  • Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
  • Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
  • Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
  • Responded to emergency situations with life-saving treatment.
  • Documented and discussed historical medical information, recent symptoms and current complaints at each visit to maintain comprehensive records.
  • Prescribed or administered treatment, therapy and medication to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury.
  • Collected, recorded and maintained patient information, medical history and examination results.
  • Conducted rounds to monitor patient progress and recovery.
  • Ordered and interpreted tests and analyzed records, reports and examination information to diagnose patient condition.
  • Placed orders for laboratory tests and interpreted results for accurate decision-making.
  • Discussed potential conditions, treatment plans and healthy lifestyle choice recommendations with patients.
  • Reviewed patient records, medications and immunization statuses.
  • Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
  • Reviewed medical testing requests to determine validity of diagnostic testing requests.
  • Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
  • Explained procedures and discussed test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  • Advised patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene and disease prevention.
  • Conferred with specialists to obtain expertise on patient conditions and referred individuals in need of additional care.
  • Trained and supervised medical students and subordinate staff in using medical equipment and software.
  • Administered high level of care to patients using active listening and open-ended questioning.
  • Assessed patient conditions and responses to stimuli with standardized evaluations and tests.
  • Planned and implemented health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.

Internal Medicine Physician

Parirenyatwa Hospital
01.2010 - 10.2013
  • Adhered to healthcare facility protocols and all regulations.
  • Followed internal medicine guidelines while treating a variety of patients.
  • Counseled patients on newly diagnosed health conditions and maintenance of existing conditions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatments.
  • Trained and supervised medical students and subordinate staff in using medical equipment and software.
  • Referred patients to medical specialists for other needed interventions.
  • Discussed potential conditions, treatment plans and healthy lifestyle choice recommendations with patients.
  • Conducted rounds to monitor patient progress and recovery.
  • Documented and discussed historical medical information, recent symptoms and current complaints at each visit to maintain comprehensive records.
  • Ordered and interpreted tests and analyzed records, reports and examination information to diagnose patient condition.
  • Advised patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene and disease prevention.
  • Explained procedures and discussed test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  • Placed orders for laboratory tests and interpreted results for accurate decision-making.
  • Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
  • Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
  • Assessed patient conditions and responses to stimuli with standardized evaluations and tests.
  • Collected, recorded and maintained patient information, medical history and examination results.
  • Responded to emergency situations with life-saving treatment.
  • Conferred with specialists to obtain expertise on patient conditions and referred individuals in need of additional care.
  • Reviewed medical testing requests to determine validity of diagnostic testing requests.
  • Administered high level of care to patients using active listening and open-ended questioning.

Internal Medicine Specialist

Gustavo Aldereguia Hospital
09.2001 - 12.2009
  • Trained and supervised medical students and subordinate staff in using medical equipment and software.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatments.
  • Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
  • Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
  • Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
  • Referred patients to medical specialists for other needed interventions.
  • Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
  • Responded to emergency situations with life-saving treatment.
  • Documented and discussed historical medical information, recent symptoms and current complaints at each visit to maintain comprehensive records.
  • Prescribed or administered treatment, therapy and medication to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury.
  • Collected, recorded and maintained patient information, medical history and examination results.
  • Conducted rounds to monitor patient progress and recovery.
  • Ordered and interpreted tests and analyzed records, reports and examination information to diagnose patient condition.
  • Placed orders for laboratory tests and interpreted results for accurate decision-making.
  • Discussed potential conditions, treatment plans and healthy lifestyle choice recommendations with patients.
  • Reviewed patient records, medications and immunization statuses.
  • Explained procedures and discussed test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  • Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
  • Reviewed medical testing requests to determine validity of diagnostic testing requests.
  • Advised patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene and disease prevention.
  • Assessed patient conditions and responses to stimuli with standardized evaluations and tests.
  • Devised treatment plans for disorders involving cardiovascular, endocrine, and other internal systems.

Education

Associate of Science - HIV Managment

Colleges of Medicine of South Africa
South Africa
10.2014

Master of Science - Infectious Diseases

Ministry of Health
Cuba
09.2007

M.D. - Internal Medicine Specialty

Medical Sciences University
Villa Clara, Cuba
11.2004

Bachelor of Science - Doctor of Medicine

Medical Sciences Faculty
Cienfuegos, Cuba
07.1999

Skills

  • Passed USMLE examinations
  • Decision Making: clinical research & patient care
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Site Monitoring
  • Clinical Trial Management
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Relations
  • Clinical Safety
  • Operations Oversight
  • Disease Research
  • Medical Practice Management
  • Clinical Education
  • Rare Diseases
  • Tropical Diseases and HIV/AIDS

Publications

  • Rivero G., Perez D.. Development and validation of a clinical score for prognosis stratification in patients requiring antiretroviral therapy in sub-Saharan Africa: a prospective open cohort study. Pan Afr Med J. 2011, Sep; 10(5): Epub. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 22187587.
  • Pino R., Rivero G., Gonzalez I., Torres Y.. (2007, January 01). Dr. Gustavo Aldereguia Lima. A historical and social approach of his life.. http://www.medisur.sld.cu/index.php/medisur/issue/view/22
  • Rivero G.. (2007, January 01). Letter to the Director: Introduction to the Vol5 No 1 special, 2007. http://www.medisur.sld.cu/index.php/medisur/issue/view/22
  • Rivero G., Delgado R., Gonzalez I.. (2007, January 01). Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease from the perspective of medicine based on evidence. http://www.medisur.sld.cu/index.php/medisur/issue/view/22
  • Romero AJ., Figueiras B., Rivero G.. (2007, January 01). Clinical advances on Cardiac Insuffiency.. http://www.medisur.sld.cu/index.php/medisur/issue/view/22

Timeline

Site Monitoring Lead

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
01.2025 - Current

Clinical Trial Manager

IQVIA
11.2022 - 12.2024

Sr. Clinical Research Associate

IQVIA
05.2019 - 10.2022

Clinical Research Coordinator

Pharmax Research Clinic
01.2016 - 04.2019

Internal Medicine Consultant

Joe Morolong Memorial Hospital
11.2013 - 12.2015

Internal Medicine Physician

Parirenyatwa Hospital
01.2010 - 10.2013

Internal Medicine Specialist

Gustavo Aldereguia Hospital
09.2001 - 12.2009

Associate of Science - HIV Managment

Colleges of Medicine of South Africa

Master of Science - Infectious Diseases

Ministry of Health

M.D. - Internal Medicine Specialty

Medical Sciences University

Bachelor of Science - Doctor of Medicine

Medical Sciences Faculty