Diligent Clinical Research Associate with robust background in clinical research and trial monitoring. Successfully managed multiple studies, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulatory requirements. Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis and participant coordination, contributing to high-quality research outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Research Associate
Agendia
06.2024 - Current
Managed and coordinated 21 clinical research sites, ensuring seamless operation, adherence to study protocol, regulatory compliance, and timely data collection across multiple phases of research trials.
Reviewed clinical data, source documentation, case report forms and investigative site regulatory files to verify accuracy and completion.
Conducted 5 initiation, 18 monitoring and 2 closeout visits to verify study procedures, regulatory documents and data completion.
Implemented electronic data capturing systems to adhere with clinical research guidelines.
Oversaw project developments to provide quality deliverables while maintaining optimal efficiency.
Traveled to investigative sites to conduct site qualification, initiation, interim monitoring and close-out visits to maintain and enforce regulatory compliance.
Negotiated contracts with investigational sites on behalf of sponsors, securing favorable terms while adhering to budgetary constraints.
Enhanced data quality by closely monitoring study progress and ensuring accurate data collection.
Interfaced with clinical investigators and site staff to foster ethical research consistent with research plans.
Clinical Research Associate
Nordic Bioscience Clinical Development
01.2023 - 05.2024
Led and managed 26 research sites across 3 protocols coast-to-coast domestically while coordinating with an international team of approximately 350 employees throughout the conduct of 3 studies
Executed approximately 60 clinical research study visits including 38 Monitoring Visits, 15 Site Initiation Visits, 3 Site Qualification Visits, 12 co-visits to instruct and lead new CRA's and 5 Close Out Visits
Performed source data verification and source data review for approximately 25,000-30,000 data points to ensure data integrity
Mastered understanding of study protocols, lab manuals, pharmacy manuals, and several other documents for 3 different studies
Trained and supervised research site personnel on study procedures, drug administration, and data collection needs
Structured meticulous records for internal and regulatory needs
Produced detailed reports to present to Study Management members
Severe Adverse Events Team Lead/Manager: Early and Late Phase Clinical Trials
Stephenson Cancer Center
05.2022 - 12.2022
Structured Severe Adverse Event reports to sponsors/PV/safety agencies
Participated in the Management Training Program at Stephenson Cancer Center
Leads SAE team for all Early Phase and Late Phase studies with 3 direct reports while overseeing daily operations of team, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects
Collaborated with Principal Investigators, Sub-Investigators, and study staff to report SAE's within the required 24 hours
Examined patient files, study data, and medical records to gather reportable information and review patient safety
Updated multiple Data Capture Systems to ensure information is reported to the proper authorities
Research Program Coordinator: Early Phase Clinical Trials
Stephenson Cancer Center
10.2020 - 05.2022
Maintained data and patient care for approximately 30 Phase 1 Oncology Clinical Trials
Collaborated with academic and clinical staff to streamline clinical research processes and envision improvements within the department
Demonstrated mastery of clinical protocols, laboratory manuals, informed consent documents, and other study-related materials
Assisted clinical investigators in planning, organizing, and delivering management of study documents
Directed training and education to the Stephenson Cancer Center staff, Faculty, and external sites' research staff concerning the research projects and Phase 1 Program
Oncology Research Coordinator
Stephenson Cancer Center
01.2020 - 10.2020
Conducted data collection and discrepancy reconciliation in EDC
Acted as the initial clinical resource and liaison between physicians, nurses, and laboratory personnel
Collected data for active patients and patients in longitudinal follow-up
Liaised communication with monitors/sponsors and site staff to eliminate queries and answer safety questions
Performed data entry ensuring accuracy and timeliness of reporting
Initiated, organized, and handled of patient follow-up
Assessed and analyzed patient monitor data at all follow-up visits
Ensure adherence to protocol
Maintained meticulous records for internal and regulatory needs, including drug dispensation and case report forms
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Health and Exercise Science
University of Oklahoma
05.2018
Skills
Clinical Trial Management
Site Management
Study Start Up
Quality Assurance
Drug Accountability
Study Closure
Interpersonal Skills
Clinical Study Reports
Electronic data capture
Pharmacovigilance
Timeline
Clinical Research Associate
Agendia
06.2024 - Current
Clinical Research Associate
Nordic Bioscience Clinical Development
01.2023 - 05.2024
Severe Adverse Events Team Lead/Manager: Early and Late Phase Clinical Trials
Stephenson Cancer Center
05.2022 - 12.2022
Research Program Coordinator: Early Phase Clinical Trials
Stephenson Cancer Center
10.2020 - 05.2022
Oncology Research Coordinator
Stephenson Cancer Center
01.2020 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Health and Exercise Science
Senior Clinical Research Associate II/ Lead Clinical Research Associate at Fortrea (Formerly LabCorp Drug Development)Senior Clinical Research Associate II/ Lead Clinical Research Associate at Fortrea (Formerly LabCorp Drug Development)