Led large multifunctional project teams to on-time delivery of Risk Management Plans, Clinical Evaluation Reports, PSUR's, DSUR's, Label Updates, Erratum for distribution to Health Authorities globally
Created and revised Playbooks/Execution Resources as needed for label updates and clinical evaluation reports
Mentor new hires/Intern through entry level specifically for Risk Management Plan's and Label Updates
Support colleagues with specialized knowledge beyond project scope.
Sr. Regulatory
MERCK & CO.
Upper Gwynedd, PA
10.2016 - 11.2018
Drafted, edited and formatted technical submission ready content for regulatory documents
Creation and distribution of regulatory dashboard report to executive leadership.
Drug Safety Manager
RPS, INC.
Fort Washington, PA
01.2012 - 06.2012
Collaborated with Project Manager to ensure the successful execution of the safety requirements for full- service work
Collaborated with Medical Monitor as required to ensure medical review of adverse events (AE) and serious adverse events (SAE)
Lead Drug Safety Associate
RPS, INC.
Fort Washington, PA
08.2011 - 12.2011
Delivered initial assessment (triage) and case level review and reconciliation of SAEs and spontaneous reports received in compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements
Performed data entry, case processing and MedDRA coding of SAEs and AEs for post marketed products and investigational compounds
Drafted safety management plans and SOPs
Provided supportive management to safety associates
Pharmacovigilance Operations Associate
SHIRE PHARMACEUTICALS
Chesterbrook, PA
03.2007 - 06.2011
Authored, reviewed and revised Safety Data Exchange agreements
Prepared and distributed contract amendments to license partners globally
Authored E2b SOP and updated training documents; performed maintenance and storage of all training documents
Trained all new hires, and internal and external vendors on the Argus Database; managed external vendors
Implemented a global regulatory reporting requirements spreadsheet
Submission of expedited reports to Regulatory Authorities globally administered regulatory database
Identified potential Pharmacovigilance issues using Regulatory Intelligence reports
Created and implemented metrics spreadsheet for PV Operations use; created metrics spreadsheet for the Data Quality Team; contributed pages and process for a PV Operations 'How To' guide
Validated and implemented computer systems to maximize the effective use of the global safety system
Performed data mining, generation of signal detection reports
Drug Safety Associate
COVANCE, INC.
Conshohocken, PA
10.2005 - 03.2007
Generated, reviewed and updated Adverse Event Reporting Plans
Accurately processed individual case safety reports by coding adverse events and writing case narratives appropriately via the adverse event databases and tracking systems
Reviewed adverse events for completeness, accuracy and appropriateness for expedited reporting
Generated queries directly with sites for follow-up information as well as reviewed queries and query resolution to identify erroneous or incomplete resolution of queries and/or inefficiencies
Reported expeditable adverse events to clients, investigators and company project personnel, if required, within study specified timelines
Provided independent QC of AE reports for other members of the group
Registered Nurse, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
05.2001 - 09.2005
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
Darby, PA
- 01.1999
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
Chestnut Hill Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
- 06.1998
Education
B.S. - Nursing
Villanova University
B.A. - Political Science
Villanova University
Skills
Project Management
Cross-functional coordination
Program Support
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Affiliations
Figure Skating Coach, Special Olympics of Delaware