Lara Karzoun
Summary
Dynamic clinical research professional with extensive experience in preclinical research, clinical trial coordination, and oncology data management within regulated healthcare environments. Demonstrates robust understanding of protocol compliance and data integrity, ensuring adherence to industry standards throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Research Data Coordinator II – Pediatric Oncology
Orlando Health
01.2025 - Current
- Maintain oncology study data in CTMS and EDC platforms while resolving data queries and discrepancies
- Review source documents and subject drug diaries to verify protocol adherence and dosing compliance
- Collaborate with CRCs, PIs, and regulatory teams to ensure data aligns with protocol requirements and institutional standards
- Conduct direct patient communication, including long-term follow-up coordination and outcome tracking
- Support monitoring visits, sponsor data queries, and audit readiness activities
- Coordinate study closeout activities, including reconciliation and preparation of regulatory binders and essential documents for archiving in accordance with retention policies
Clinical Research Coordinator
Circuit Clinical
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Conduct telehealth visits to screen, educate, consent, and enroll patients into clinical studies
- Prescreen subjects using protocol-specific inclusion and exclusion criteria to determine eligibility
- Manage informed consent documentation, adverse event (AE) and serious adverse event (SAE) reporting, and protocol deviation tracking in compliance with FDA, ICH-GCP, and HIPAA requirements
Clinical Research Specialist
Research Foundation at SUNY
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Designed and executed preclinical pharmacokinetic (PK) studies, including in vivo dosing, blood and tissue collection, and sample preparation
- Conducted ELISA, PCR, Western blot, flow cytometry, mammalian cell culture, and tissue processing techniques
- Analyzed experimental data and maintained detailed laboratory documentation to ensure reproducibility and research integrity
- Managed a gene knockout mouse colony and maintained compliance with IACUC and laboratory safety standards
Quality Control Analyst
Athenex
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Performed HPLC analysis to verify identity, purity, and potency of pharmaceutical drug products in a GMP-regulated environment
- Executed routine and stability testing to support product release
- Reviewed batch records and laboratory documentation for accuracy and regulatory compliance
- Supported FDA inspection readiness activities and internal quality audits
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
University At Buffalo
New York2020
Skills
- Clinical Data Management
- Clinical Trial Operations
- GMP & Quality System Compliance
- Documentation management
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Research Data Coordinator II – Pediatric Oncology
Orlando Health
01.2025 - Current
Clinical Research Coordinator
Circuit Clinical
01.2023 - 01.2025
Clinical Research Specialist
Research Foundation at SUNY
01.2021 - 01.2023
Quality Control Analyst
Athenex
01.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
University At Buffalo