Monitored progress against project timelines, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
Set up equipment, organized inventory and maintained facilities.
Provided technical guidance on experimental design and data interpretation issues for team members as needed.
Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.
Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
Coordinated and managed laboratory projects and experiments.
Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
Safety & Pharmacovigilance Specialist
Syneos Health
04.2022 - 12.2023
Managed the intake, tracking, and processing of Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) in pharmacovigilance databases, ensuring accuracy and completeness in accordance with SOPs and safety management plans.
Performed ICSR triage, verified data integrity, coded adverse events and medical history using MedDRA, composed narrative summaries, and resolved data discrepancies through query management.
Ensured timely submission of expedited safety reports in compliance with global regulatory requirements; uploaded documentation to the Trial Master File (TMF) and Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF) for both clinical trials and post-marketing programs.
Maintained full compliance with SOPs, GCP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory frameworks across all stages of the drug development lifecycle.
Coordinated closely with medical affairs teams to ensure accurate reporting of product-related adverse events from post-marketing studies and spontaneous reports.
Senior Pharmacovigilance Associate
PrimeVigilance
03.2020 - 04.2022
Coordinated the monitoring and documentation of quality complaints and special situation cases, maintaining consistent daily communication with clients to ensure timely resolution.
Collaborated with cross-functional project teams and delivered onboarding case processing training to new team members, contributing to smoother integration and operational efficiency.
Managed daily workflow in coordination with workflow managers, proactively identifying bottlenecks and proposing effective solutions to improve turnaround times.
Processed ICSRs from diverse sources (clinical trials, literature, spontaneous reports) in full compliance with global regulations, company SOPs, and client-specific protocols.
Performed quality control of entered safety data, conducted ICSR follow-ups, managed SAE/SUSAR reconciliation activities, and ensured data privacy and regulatory compliance.
Handled product quality complaints in coordination with Quality Assurance and Medical Information departments, facilitating prompt investigation and resolution.
Communications Assistant
Belgrade Open School
06.2019 - 02.2020
Developed and implemented tailored social media strategies across multiple platforms to increase visibility and audience engagement.
Monitored and analyzed campaign performance using Google Analytics and Facebook Insights, providing data-driven recommendations to optimize reach and effectiveness.
Conducted research on emerging trends in audience behavior and media consumption to inform strategy development and content planning.
Negotiated project budgets in collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with communication goals and resource constraints.
Planned and executed events, overseeing logistics, client communication, and on-site coordination; managed live social media coverage and event photography to boost online engagement in real time.
Education
Master of Science - Molecular Biology And Physiology
University of Belgrade
Belgrade, Serbia
10-2019
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology And Physiology
University of Belgrade
Belgrade, Serbia
10-2017
Skills
Molecular Biology: RNA isolation, DNA purification, cDNA synthesis and quality analysis
Biobanking: Clinical sample handling and storage for long-term research use
Safety Database: Argus Safety (ICSR processing and case management)
Productivity Tools: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Design & Imaging: Adobe Photoshop
Certification
Project management - In house training, Belgrade Open School
Python 101, Startit
Certified Mediation Training Programme
Published Articles
"Let's talk about negotiations" - 48th edition of the newsletter, 2019 at Belgrade Open School, Civilization at the Crossroads: Synthetic biology and European Union (26p)
Collection of Essays at Belgrade Open School, 2019: Policy paper - European Union - In the search of the new Horizon(s) (192p); Case study: Crowdfunding as a tool for developing "Future studies" educational programme (207p)
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Research Associate 2
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
10.2024 - Current
Safety & Pharmacovigilance Specialist
Syneos Health
04.2022 - 12.2023
Senior Pharmacovigilance Associate
PrimeVigilance
03.2020 - 04.2022
Communications Assistant
Belgrade Open School
06.2019 - 02.2020
Master of Science - Molecular Biology And Physiology
University of Belgrade
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology And Physiology
Senior Program Manager, Division of Continuing Medical Education at University of Miami Miller School of MedicineSenior Program Manager, Division of Continuing Medical Education at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
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