Experienced Senior Clinical Research Associate with a Proven Track Record of Excellence
Results-driven and detail-oriented Senior Clinical Research Associate with 8+ years of experience in managing and monitoring clinical trials from initiation to close-out. Proven ability to build strong relationships with investigative sites, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with regulations and protocols. Skilled in conducting site evaluations, training site staff, and providing regular updates to project managers. Proficient in electronic data capture systems and clinical trial management software. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills, with a passion for delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
Responsible for all aspects of study site monitoring, including pre-study and initiation visits, routine monitoring, closeout visits, and continuous maintenance of Investigator/Site Files.
-Ensured that the study staff who would conduct the protocol had received proper materials and instructions to enter patients into the study safely.
-Ensured the protection of study patients by verifying that informed consent procedures and protocol requirements are performed according to the applicable regulatory requirements. -Ensured the integrity of the data submitted on Case Report Forms (CRFs) or other data collection tools by careful source document review. -Ensured that the resources of the Client and Accelovance were spent wisely by efficiently performing the required monitoring tasks, according to SOPs and established guidelines,including economically managing travel expenses according to Accelovance’s travel policy. -Ensured implementation of all other assigned responsibilities/activities described in -Project Monitoring Plans, Project Communication plans, and other project-specific documents.
-Ensured that all issues, deviations, and violations were escalated to the ProjectManager/Project Lead.
-Supervised Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reporting process on all stages, including preparing the report, narratives, and follow-up of SAEs in assigned sites. Performed CRF review; query generation, and resolution against established data review guidelines on Accelovance or client data management systems in assigned studies.
-Undertook feasibility work when assigned by Line Manager. -Maintained quality control of assigned parts of Trial Master File (incl. site-related documentation) Assisted with training and development of new employees,
-performed co-monitoring visits, provided assistance in monitoring in other sites. Participated in teleconferences and meetings with Client or/and study staff
-Analyzed collected data for accuracy prior to database lock; identified discrepancies when necessary.
-Ensured timely completion of all deliverables by tracking project timelines and milestones.
-Reviewed and monitored clinical trial sites to ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practices guidelines.
Prepared reports summarizing study progress and results for senior management review.
-Participated in internal audits related to clinical research operations processes.
Dermatology: Atopic Dermatitis (Ph II) CNS': Depression (Ph I) Cardiovascular: Heart Failure (Ph II), Hypertension (Ph III) Medical Device: Heart Valve, Acute Pain Nephrology: Chronic Kidney Disease (Ph I, II)
Infectious Disease: Flu (Ph I & II), COVID-19 (Ph II), HIV (Ph II) Ophthalmology- Dry eyes (Ph III)
Oncology: Glioblastoma (Ph II), Head and Neck Cancer (Ph II), Cervical Cancer (Ph II), Breast Cancer (Ph II), Advanced Metastatic Tumors (CAR T, Ph I&II)