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GRACE CHIDINMA

Arizona,USA

Summary

Hardworking [Job Title] successfully leads site evaluations, initiations and closeouts. Well-versed in [Type] trials and of picks up new procedures quickly. Offering advanced planning, problem-solving and communication skills developed over [Number]+ years of clinical research success.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Clinical Research Associate

Accelsiors
08.2022 - Current
  • Designed and executed studies to support usability of solutions, analyze data and provide actionable recommendations to project team.
  • Secured funding through proposal development and direct selling and supported strong business case for funded efforts.
  • Synthesized and utilized key information from proposals, technical reports and publications to achieve objectives.
  • Developed solutions by researching advanced technologies, methods for modeling and predicting performance outcomes and innovative approaches for personalized and adaptive user support.
  • Conducted independent research to validate efficacy of solutions, assimilate results and prepare written technical reports.
  • Organized and maintained research study regulatory documents in site binder to maintain accuracy and integrity.
  • Generated and upload assay data and communicated results and reports to multi-disciplinary project teams to influence progression in discovery and development.
  • Communicated project status to [Type] management verbally and through technical documentation and presentations.
  • Directed, guided and delegated tasks to teams and developed project schedules, resource requirements and timelines to maintain productivity on goals and objectives.
  • Followed drug storage procedures to comply with protocols and SOP requirements.

Clinical Research Associate II

Accelsiors
07.2020 - 08.2022
  • Designed and executed studies to support usability of solutions, analyze data and provide actionable recommendations to project team.
  • Secured funding through proposal development and direct selling and supported strong business case for funded efforts.
  • Synthesized and utilized key information from proposals, technical reports and publications to achieve objectives.
  • Developed solutions by researching advanced technologies, methods for modeling and predicting performance outcomes and innovative approaches for personalized and adaptive user support.
  • Conducted independent research to validate efficacy of solutions, assimilate results and prepare written technical reports.
  • Generated and upload assay data and communicated results and reports to multi-disciplinary project teams to influence progression in discovery and development.
  • Communicated project status to [Type] management verbally and through technical documentation and presentations.
  • Directed, guided and delegated tasks to teams and developed project schedules, resource requirements and timelines to maintain productivity on goals and objectives.
  • Followed drug storage procedures to comply with protocols and SOP requirements.
  • Achieved project objectives by troubleshooting experiments and testing practical and creative solutions.
  • Reviewed participant eligibility and consent documentation to help researchers achieve accurate and meaningful results.
  • Managed project risk by identifying, quantifying and monitoring potential threats.
  • Maintained knowledge of company strategic direction, goals and objectives and aligned projects appropriately.
  • Guided development of adaptive systems framework that integrated data from multiple sources to augment training and operational performance.
  • Implemented electronic data capturing systems to adhere with clinical research guidelines.
  • 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.
  • Submitted routine [Type] reports and follow-up letters to facilitate internal and external communication.
  • Reviewed clinical data, source documentation, case report forms and investigative site regulatory files to verify accuracy and completion.
  • Conducted meetings with sponsor representatives to discuss clinical study developments.
  • Observed clinical studies and assessed health outcomes in groups of participants to support research plan.
  • Mentored team members by sharing suggestions and encouraging ideas to deliver successful studies.
  • Traveled to investigative sites to conduct site qualification, initiation, interim monitoring and close-out visits to maintain and enforce regulatory compliance.
  • Monitored safety of human subjects and oversaw consent procedures to comply with local and federal regulations.
  • Facilitated quality of clinical trials by establishing project schedules and monitoring support to encourage accuracy and efficiency.
  • Created and maintained database and records filing system to document data on specimen collection, processing and storage.
  • Liaised with [Type] department personnel to communicate important clinical data and events.
  • Applied extensive [Type] knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve regulatory document issues.

Clinical Research Associate I

Docs Global
03.2018 - 07.2020
  • Reviewed participant eligibility and consent documentation to help researchers achieve accurate and meaningful results.
  • Implemented electronic data capturing systems to adhere with clinical research guidelines.
  • Reviewed data queries and listings and worked with study centers to resolve data discrepancies.
  • Observed clinical studies and assessed health outcomes in groups of participants to support research plan.
  • Set up and disbanded trial study centers to manage clinical study activities for [Number] sites.
  • Conducted meetings with sponsor representatives to discuss clinical study developments.
  • Supported development and delivery of department training to maximize success of clinical research.
  • Interfaced with clinical investigators and site staff to foster ethical research consistent with research plans.
  • Provided clinicians with data to conduct clinical trials and determine methods to prevent, screen for, diagnose and treat disease.
  • Liaised with clinical project leader to effectively resolve study-related issues.
  • Facilitated quality of clinical trials by establishing project schedules and monitoring support to encourage accuracy and efficiency.
  • Processed specimens for clinical trials, sample storage and assay to provide registry of samples for test development, validation and analysis.
  • Submitted routine [Type] reports and follow-up letters to facilitate internal and external communication.

Clinical Trial Associate

Novella Clinical
03.2017 - 03.2018
  • 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.
  • Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
  • Gathered, processed, and shipped lab specimens.
  • Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials in accordance with study timelines and budgets.
  • Collected, evaluated, and modeled collected data.
  • Monitored unit budget to meet financial objectives for spend rate and funding.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Clinical Research Nurse

Apple Clinic
09.2015 - 11.2016
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ground Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
2022

Bachelor of Science - Psychiatric Technician

Walden University
MN
2022

No Degree - Nursing Midwifery

School of Midwifery Iyienu Mission Hospital
Ogidi, Nigeria
2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

School of Nursing ATBUTH
Bauchi, Nigeria
2014

Skills

  • Patient Recruitment Strategies
  • Prospective Studies
  • Database Locking
  • Lab Specimens and Collections
  • Regulatory Requirements
  • Participation Reviews
  • Monitoring Visits
  • Reviewing Data Standards
  • Trip Reports
  • Report Writing
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Developing Study Tools
  • Site Management

Therapeutic Areas of Experience

 Oncology: Cholangiocarcinoma, Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), Genitourinary cancer, Lung cancer, Colorectal cancer and Gastric Cancer

Timeline

Senior Clinical Research Associate

Accelsiors
08.2022 - Current

Clinical Research Associate II

Accelsiors
07.2020 - 08.2022

Clinical Research Associate I

Docs Global
03.2018 - 07.2020

Clinical Trial Associate

Novella Clinical
03.2017 - 03.2018

Clinical Research Nurse

Apple Clinic
09.2015 - 11.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ground Canyon University

Bachelor of Science - Psychiatric Technician

Walden University

No Degree - Nursing Midwifery

School of Midwifery Iyienu Mission Hospital

Associate of Science - Nursing

School of Nursing ATBUTH
GRACE CHIDINMA