A dedicated and experienced Clinical Research Associate specializing in oncology, with 8 years of experience in managing and overseeing clinical trials. Proficient in ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining high-quality data collection, analysis, and reporting. Skilled in conducting site evaluations, monitoring activities, and fostering strong relationships with investigative sites to ensure smooth trial execution, contributing to the advancement of oncology research. Possessing strong problem-solving abilities, a keen attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality within the field.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Clinical Research Associate
WORLDWIDE CLINICAL TRIALS
11.2020 - Current
Conduct site initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out visits for multiple clinical trials to ensure protocol compliance, patient safety, and data accuracy.
Review and verify clinical trial data, source documents, and case report forms (CRFs) to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Complete visit reports and send out follow up letters to sites within stipulated timeline.
Collaborate with site staff, investigators, and study coordinators to provide guidance, support, and training on protocol adherence and regulatory requirements.
Prepare and submit regulatory documents and maintain study files to ensure compliance with FDA and other regulatory agencies.
Identify and resolve protocol deviations, discrepancies, and issues that may impact quality and integrity of clinical trial data.
Act as primary point of contact between sponsor and clinical trial sites, facilitating effective communication and issue resolution.
Maintain comprehensive and organized documentation of all activities, including site visit reports, correspondence, and action items.
Participate in internal and external audits, assisting in resolution of audit findings and implementing corrective actions.
Participate in site selection and qualification process to provide capable investigators with adequate resources to properly conduct trials.
Review participant eligibility and consent documentation to help researchers achieve accurate and meaningful results.
Organize and maintain research study regulatory documents in site binder to maintain accuracy and integrity.
Coordinate and schedule protocol-related visits and required testing to demonstrate vigilance in patient safety, protocol compliance and data quality.
Mentor team members by sharing suggestions and encouraging ideas to deliver successful studies.
Clinical Research Associate II
ICON
09.2018 - 10.2020
Conducted site initiation, monitoring, and termination close-out visits to ensure studies are carried out according to SOPs, ICH-GCP, and FDA regulations.
Completed visit reports and sent out follow up letters to sites within stipulated timeline.
Ensured sites adhered to FDA, ICH-GCP and HIPPA regulations and that new study updates and guidelines were implemented as required.
Ensured adherence to local regulations and company SOPs.
Evaluated and reported site performance and protocol compliance.
Performed data verification of source documents and ensured CRFs were consistent with source and accurately completed.
Verified that written informed consent was obtained before each subject’s participation in the trial.
Performed investigational product accountability and tracked IP supply to ensure sites had adequate drugs for study.
Completed visit reports and sent both pre-visit and post-visit communication to site in a timely manner.
Completed administrative tasks such as calendar updates, expense reports, and timesheets in a timely manner.
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Clinical Research Associate I
ICON
08.2016 - 09.2018
Reviewed clinical data, source documentation, case report forms and investigative site regulatory files to verify accuracy and completion.
Adhered to procedures, practices and regulatory requirements to maintain health, safety and environmental compliance.
Conducted initiation, monitoring and closeout visits to verify study procedures, regulatory documents and data completion.
Collaborated with clinical study site and sponsor to troubleshoot and provide solutions to study-related issues.
Research Coordinator
MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING
06.2015 - 07.2016
Collected, evaluated, and modeled collected data.
Coordinated protocol development, equipment preparation and materials purchasing for planned studies.
Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
Prepared documents, reports and presentations detailing results and conclusions.
Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals, and case report form requirements.
Coordinated day to day activities of research protocols which include screening, enrollment, and monitoring of research participants.
Explained process and procedures to educate participant regarding research study.
Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
Responsible for screening, recruiting, and consenting research participants.
Processed, documented and entered information into database.
Collected patient information
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Science And Technology
UONN
Skills
Proficient in using Electronic Data Capture EDC Systems (Medidata Rave, Inform, OCRDC, Veeva)
Clinical Trial Management Systems CTMS (Siebel) and IVRS Systems (Clayx)
Electronic Trial Master File ETMF (Veeva Vault)
Sound knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (ICH-GCP) and FDA regulations
COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Therapeutic Experience
Oncology: Breast cancer, Ovarian cancer, Prostate cancer, Lung cancer, Melanoma, CLL, AML
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