Lokesh Pudukarapu
Bloomington,IL
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Research Associate with almost 4 years of experience performing and documenting pre-study site evaluations, regulatory document collection, interim monitoring, and study close-out visits. Diligent in performing studies aligned with good clinical practices, study-specific requirements, and clinical monitoring plans. In-depth knowledge of company procedures, regulatory requirements and quality standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Clinical Research Associate
GANDHI INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
10.2020 - 06.2023
- Conducted clinical trial in accordance with protocol and recorded and monitored progress.
- Coordinated and scheduled protocol-related visits and required testing to demonstrate vigilance in patient safety, protocol compliance and data quality.
- Gathered and organized clinical trial documentation to meet rigorous standards for site approval.
- Reviewed data queries and listings and worked with study centers to resolve data discrepancies.
- Conducted initiation, monitoring and closeout visits to verify study procedures, regulatory documents and data completion.
- Developed strong relationships with investigators and site personnel to ensure ongoing compliance with study requirements.
- Monitored safety of human subjects and oversaw consent procedures to comply with local and federal regulations.
- Maintained site monitoring schedules to facilitate effective communication with members of clinical team.
- Created and maintained database and records filing system to document data on specimen collection, processing and storage.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully meet project timelines and deliverables.
- Liaised with clinical investigator to identify, assess and resolve site performance, quality and compliance issues.
- Monitored unit budget to meet financial objectives for spend rate and funding.
- Monitored patient safety throughout clinical trials and reported any adverse events.
- Managed patient recruitment, informed consent process and data entry to support trial objectives.
Clinical Research Coordinator
MALLA REDDY UNIVERSITY - SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals, and case report form requirements.
- Assessed patients'' eligibility criteria following strict adherence to inclusion/exclusion guidelines.
- Trained new team members on essential clinical research protocols and procedures, promoting a culture of continuous learning.
Education
Master of Science in Information Technology Management (MSTM) -
Lindsey Wilson University
Columbia, Kentucky05.2025
Doctor of Pharmacy - CLINCAL RESEARCH, PHARMACOLOGY
St. Peter's Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
WARANGAL, INDIA07.2019
Skills
Strong communication
Clinical research expertise
GCP
EHR
CRF DESIGN
MS EXCEL
POWER BI
Pressure handling
Multi-tasking
Interests
Magazines, Medical journals, Research, Laboratory studies, Emerging technologies
Timeline
Clinical Research Associate
GANDHI INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
10.2020 - 06.2023
Clinical Research Coordinator
MALLA REDDY UNIVERSITY - SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
08.2019 - 09.2020
Master of Science in Information Technology Management (MSTM) -
Lindsey Wilson University
Doctor of Pharmacy - CLINCAL RESEARCH, PHARMACOLOGY
St. Peter's Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences