Keneolisa Udoji
Summary
Qualified physician with extensive experience supporting Phase 1-3 clinical trials as a sub-investigator across diverse therapeutic areas. Strong understanding of clinical research operations, complemented by a solid grasp of global ethical and regulatory guidelines. Proven success in contributing to study delivery through effective oversight, safety monitoring, and pharmacovigilance. Recently returned to New York after seven years of medical practice in the United Kingdom, eager to leverage expertise as a Clinical Research Coordinator to drive impactful outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director/Contract Physician
Udoji Clinical Research Ltd
10.2025 - Current
- Provision of adhoc clinical study investigator services and medical expertise as an independent contractor for UK based clients. Currently supporting study startup and site activation activities including SIV, PSV, and drafting of source documents (CRF and ICF) Certified by Companies’ house. Company number 16736987
Study Physician
Hvivo Services Ltd
London, UK
05.2024 - 10.2025
- Conduct of Research trials for leading human challenge trials.
- Sub-Investigator of major phase 2b field study; I took a pharmacovigilance lead role to streamline serious adverse event (SAE) reporting.
- Assessment of trial participants throughout the participation course from screening to quarantine; contemporaneous assessment of eligibility/suitability.
- Performance of clinical procedures as required within protocol and competence; including informed consent processes, review of medical history, physical examination, assessment and sign off vital signs and bloodwork, inoculation of subjects, documentation of adverse events, and management of medical emergencies.
- Contract research organization based in London, UK. Specialization in infectious disease, vaccination and asthma studies.
- I received an end of year bonus for exemplary performance.
Senior Research Physician
Richmond Pharmacology Ltd
London, UK
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Sub-investigator for various phase 1-3 clinical trials.
- Serious adverse event tracking and reporting.
- Preparation of aggregate safety reports (safety summaries and CSRs).
- Collaboration with external partners (sponsors and key opinion leaders).
- Weekly multidisciplinary meetings with team research physicians and product management for discussion of assigned studies and implementation of study specific action plans.
- Staff training and mentoring.
- Contribution to study set up: clinical risk assessments, mitigation plans, and design of study level documents (particularly case report forms).
- Physician led IMP dosing and conduct of outpatient study visits.
- Support of study startup activity (regulatory submissions, document drafting, and site initiation visits).
- Aggregate safety reporting/summaries.
- 24 hour on-call physician responsibilities (24/7 on a rotating basis); inclusive of large cohort admissions.
- Data query resolution (dedicated scheduled time slots with DM and QC/QA staff for maximum efficiency).
- Continuous assessment of advanced life support skills and knowledge (didactic and scenario based) to maintain medical emergency management delegation.
- London based contract research organization (CRO) with emphasis on ATTR Cardiac Amyloidosis and Familial Hypercholesterolemia; CRISPR Cas9 gene editing Investigational Medical Products (IMPs) and biosimilars.
Clinical Research Physician
Richmond Pharmacology Ltd
London, UK
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Promoted to senior research physician upon passing of internal examinations: data integrity, informed consent, eligibility/admission procedures, adverse events, and dosing.
- I was in charge of tracking and monitoring screening for a phase 3 cardiac amyloidosis study, and weekly presentation and discussion with key opinion leaders from the National Amyloidosis Center.
- Informed consent of study participants.
- Collaboration with external partners (sponsors and key opinion leaders).
- Participant screening procedures as per protocol (including but not limited to review/sign off of safety bloodwork, urinalysis, vital signs, ECGs, physical examination, and documentation of medical history and concomitant medications).
- Pre-screening review of GP healthcare summaries for prospective participants.
- Liaising with Quality control and data management staff to ensure high quality and accuracy of data. All documentation completed in compliance with GCP and ICH guidelines.
Trust Grade Doctor of Neurology
Queen Square National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
London, UK
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Rotation to outpatient day clinic.
- Participation in weekly formal teaching sessions, peer teaching, journal club and medical student teaching.
- Familiarity with CGI-I/S, BPRS, MINI (Mini International Psychiatric Interview) and MADRS rating scales.
- Specialty hospital-based management of Neurology in-patients across various sub-specialties including: Stroke, Movement disorders, epilepsy, neuroinflammatory disorders, neuromuscular disorders, autonomics, neuropsychiatry, and neuro-ICU.
Clinical Fellow
Kings College Hospital
London, UK
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Specialty doctor providing ward based care of neurology and acute stroke patients; cross-covering on-call rota.
- Participation in formal teaching sessions, daily ward rounds, imaging review meetings and weekly lumbar puncture clinic and TIA clinics.
Clinical Development Fellow
Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock. NHS Ayrshire and Arran
Kilmarnock, Scotland
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Provision of middle grade cover for hyper acute stroke, geriatrics, internal medicine and acute medicine in the combined assessment unit.
- Development time allocated for neurology centered learning including neurorehabilitation/Multiple Sclerosis service at Ayrshire Central Hospital.
Foundation Doctor
Ninewells Hospital
Dundee
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Foundation year 1 and 2 completed as junior doctor/house officer.
- Completed medical rotations across numerous medical and surgical specialties in a rigorous training program.
- Specialties: Palliative medicine, Acute Medicine, Cardiology, Orthopedic Surgery, Medicine for the Elderly/Rehabilitation, General Surgery/ Surgical High Dependency, Neurology/Neurosurgery.
- Completion of professional/academic portfolio and ARCP outcomes.
Case Manager
Weston United
01.2014 - 07.2014
- Managed a case load of 20 clients; all independent enough to live alone in the community with case worker and social worker input.
- Responsibilities included regular house visits, welfare checks, assistance with finance management, medication compliance checks, and liaising with psychiatry/mental health therapy, rehabilitation services, and other caregivers and healthcare providers.
- Clerical and administrative tasks performed regularly; with emphasis on keeping up to date notes and client case files.
- Supported housing agency for adults with mental illness.
- I was awarded with a pay increase within the first 2 months of employment owing to stellar performance.
Direct Support Professional
Maryhaven Center of Hope
06.2010 - 12.2013
- Working in a group home setting with autistic children and teenagers.
- Duties included assistance with activities of daily living, behavioral monitoring, implementation of behavioral treatment plans as specified and medication administration.
- This role involved close work with a team of caregivers and healthcare providers.
- Clerical and administrative tasks were performed regularly.
Education
MBBS - medical degree
St. George’s University of London Medical School
01.2018
Bachelors of Science - Biology
Stonybrook University
01.2010
Skills
- Clinical trials
- Medical expertise
- ICH/GCP compliance
- Data integrity
- Data query resolution
- Medical affairs
- Clinical operations
- Direct patient care
- Safety data surveillance
- Study protocol review
- Pharmacovigilance
- Adverse event reporting (AEs and SAEs)
- Medra database
- Redcap edc system
- Fda guidelines
- Medical devices
- Ip management
- Literature review
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Accountability
- Dsmb submissions
- Meeting coordination
- Aggregate data reports (safety summaries and CSR)
- Periodic safety update reports
- Internal data review/audit
- Investigator site file/Trial master file maintenance
- Regulatory compliance
- Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Phlebotomy
- Lumbar puncture
- Ekg interpretation
Certification
- General Medical Council (GMC) medical license, Full Registration, 01/01/18, 12/01/24, 01/01/29, 7598735
- Advanced Life Support (ALS), Resuscitation Council UK, 09/01/26
Affiliations
Association of British Neurologists, Junior member, 01/01/20, Present
Personal Information
Title: Physician MBBS
Clinical Research Therapeutic Scope
- Richmond Pharmacology Ltd, ATTR Cardiac amyloidosis, Familial Hypercholesterolaemia, Wilson’s Disease- Biosimilar, Gout, Inflammatory bowel disease, Asthma, Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum, Cardiology, Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis, Hypertension, Haematology
- Hvivo Services Ltd, Influenza, Influenza vaccination and characterisation studies, Respiratory Syncytial virus, Human metapneumovirus, Sars Covid2, Asthma
Timeline
Director/Contract Physician
Udoji Clinical Research Ltd
10.2025 - Current
Study Physician
Hvivo Services Ltd
05.2024 - 10.2025
Senior Research Physician
Richmond Pharmacology Ltd
06.2023 - 04.2024
Clinical Research Physician
Richmond Pharmacology Ltd
06.2022 - 06.2023
Trust Grade Doctor of Neurology
Queen Square National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
08.2021 - 02.2022
Clinical Fellow
Kings College Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2021
Clinical Development Fellow
Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock. NHS Ayrshire and Arran
08.2020 - 02.2021
Foundation Doctor
Ninewells Hospital
08.2018 - 07.2020
Case Manager
Weston United
01.2014 - 07.2014
Direct Support Professional
Maryhaven Center of Hope
06.2010 - 12.2013
Bachelors of Science - Biology
Stonybrook University
MBBS - medical degree
St. George’s University of London Medical School