Osvaldo Plascencia
Shawnee,KS
Summary
Detail-oriented Clinical Research Coordinator with over 3 years managing phase 1-4 trials in neuromuscular disorders. Expertise in GCP compliance, patient safety, and data collection, serving as primary coordinator for multiple studies. Bilingual in English and Spanish, effectively communicating and solving problems to advance clinical research initiatives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator
University of Kansas Medical Center - Department of Neurology
Kansas City, Kansas
05.2023 - Current
- Coordinated research for over 15 active international phase 1-4 trials in ALS, myotonic dystrophy type 1, SMA, and CMT.
- Managed patient recruitment and informed consent processes for research participants.
- Collaborated with regulatory affairs and data management departments to ensure compliance with ICH-GCP guidelines.
- Monitored data collection to guarantee accuracy in research documentation.
Research Assistant
University of Kansas Medical Center - Department of Surgery, Trauma & Critical Care
Kansas City, Kansas
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Facilitated data collection and analysis for clinical studies, directly impacting research outcomes.
- Partnered with researchers to develop study designs, methods, and data collection tools, improving research quality.
- Coordinated participant recruitment for trauma and critical care studies, increasing study enrollment.
- Developed research materials and presentations for departmental meetings, ensuring effective communication of findings.
Medical Research Associate
PRA Health Sciences
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Collected, processed, delivered specimens from trial participants to ensure integrity of data collection and analysis.
- Performed patient assessments and analyzed data, preparing comprehensive reports to support clinical evaluation.
- Prepared research documentation and reports for regulatory submissions, ensuring compliance and readiness for audits.
- Ensured compliance with data collection, research protocols, and regulatory reporting standards.
Quality Assurance Technician
ThermoFisher Scientific
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Inspected products for compliance with quality and safety standards, ensuring adherence to industry regulations.
- Executed quality inspections on finished products and components, ensuring compliance with specifications.
- Created and updated quality documentation and standard operating procedures to enhance consistency and accuracy.
- Monitored calibration and maintenance of equipment, contributing to effective quality control processes.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality issues, improving overall product reliability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO05-2022
Skills
- Clinical trial coordination
- Patient recruitment and retention
- Good clinical practice (GCP) and regulatory compliance
- Safety reporting and pharmacovigilance
- Data collection and entry
- EDC systems and platforms
- Specimen processing
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Effective communication
- Clinical endpoint assessment
Certification
Good Clinical Practice - CITI, Issued 16-Dec-2025
Languages
- English, Native / Fluent
- Spanish, Native / Fluent
Timeline
Clinical Research Coordinator
University of Kansas Medical Center - Department of Neurology
05.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
University of Kansas Medical Center - Department of Surgery, Trauma & Critical Care
07.2022 - 05.2023
Medical Research Associate
PRA Health Sciences
02.2021 - 09.2021
Quality Assurance Technician
ThermoFisher Scientific
09.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Missouri-Kansas City