Rosanna Pollack

• Perform primary medical review of serious adverse event reports and other adverse event reports of interest to monitor and describe the safety profile of assigned products.

• Provide oversight and development of pharmacovigilance and risk management plans in collaboration with the Clinical Safety and Risk Management (CSRM) team.

• Lead cross-functional responses to inquiries from health authoritiesand regulatory agencies regarding adverse events reported for company products

• Provide subject matter expert guidance for aggregate report preparation and submission.

• Developed and planned the division wide role mentorship program.

• Member of the Merck Nurse Network, providing pivotal input and guidance for products in early development, patient resources, instructions, and labeling.

• Perform primary medical review of serious adverse event reports and other adverse event reports of interest to monitor and describe the safety profile of assigned products
• Provide oversight and development of pharmacovigilance and risk management plans in collaboration with the Clinical Safety and Risk Management (CSRM) team
• Lead Risk Management Safety Team (RMST) meetings
• Lead cross-functional response to inquiries from health authorities and regulatory agencies regarding adverse experiences reported for company products
• Provide subject matter expert guidance for aggregate report preparation and submission
• Developed and planned the division wide role mentorship program
• Member of the Merck Nurse Network, providing pivotal input and guidance for products in early development, patient resources, instructions, and labeling

• In collaboration with the corresponding country specific agencies and with the multi-disciplinary internal Global Patient Services (GPS) teams and specialists, coordinate complex care for patients and families, coming from outside the United States

• Led several teams of Advanced Practice Providers (both Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners) in the Medical Behavioral, Adolescent, Rehabilitation Units, and Oncology Units
• Developed and implemented care and staffing models that balanced the unique needs of these patient populations while allowing flexibility in staffing
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary leaders to ensure high-quality outcomes in care
• Collaborated with other enterprise-wide leaders to problem-solve high census, high acuity capacity while ensuring continued high-quality patient care
• Advocated for improvements in unit -based care systems, led initiatives to decrease hospitalizations

• Managed a primary case load of oncology patients, providing comprehensive care, treatment coordination, and ongoing support throughout their treatment journeys
• Developed treatment plans in collaboration with the oncology team
• Led family meetings to discuss overall plan throughout the trajectory of treatment
• Utilized expertise in oncology to deliver personalized, family-centered care, ensured adherence to treatment protocols
• Prescribed, planned and educated patients and families regarding chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments
• Collaborated with clinical research staff to ensure all regulatory and study requirements were met for study participants
• Acted as primary consultant to other medical specialties both within the institution and outside
• Coordinated second opinions
• Liaised with patients and families and clinical trial team to deliver high-quality patient care outcomes
• Supported clinical trials and clinical staff by educating all key stakeholders with respect to open protocols
• Educated oncology staff on phase trials through presentations and development of educational materials, Children’s Oncology Group, Pacific Neuro-Oncology Consortium, and Neurofibromatosis Consortium
• Developed and maintained relationships with academic community through preceptorship and guest lectures
• Planned and implemented multiple patient and family events including support groups, education forums and online educational series
• Led multiple cross functional meetings to discuss complex patient diagnoses and plans of care, including tumor boards
• Principal Investigator funded by Alex’s Lemonade Stand; recipient of first nursing research grant
• Co-investigator for multiple phase I-IV clinical trials and supportive care clinical studies