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Sita Turaga

Peninsula,OH

Summary

Astute Senior CDM with proven ability to analyze, diagnose and resolve issues. Over 9 years of professional experience in the health care industry, in which 6 years in clinical data management specializing in studies crucial for regulatory submissions. Demonstrated strong project planning abilities, and possess good hands-on experience in leading the studies independently. Hands-on experience in the data management process, from study setup to conduct and closeout. Played a key role in developing and refining essential study documents including Case Report Forms (CRFs), Electronic Data Capture (EDC) specifications, Data Management Plans (DMPs), and Data Validation Specifications (DVS). Successfully managed relationships with external vendors such as Clinical Research Organizations (CROs), laboratories, and data management service providers, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards. Working knowledge in oncology, respiratory, cardiovascular, and immunology therapeutic fields. Familiarity with various EDC databases, including Oracle Clinical, Inform, and Medidata Rave (RDC). Contributed to the design and implementation of clinical databases, conducting rigorous testing and validation to ensure data integrity and compliance with regulatory requirements. Led the development and negotiation of data transfer agreements with external partners, facilitating secure and efficient exchange of clinical trial data. Experience in working on SAE reconciliation and various third-party reconciliations including IRT (IVRS). Proficient in CDISC-compliant studies with active involvement in SDTM annotations. Contributed significantly to Postproduction Changes (PPCs) based on Protocol Amendments. Developed reports using J-Review and other report extraction tools. Fair knowledge of CDISC, GCDMP, 21 CFR Part 11, FDA, and ICH GCP safety reporting requirements and recommendations, along with proficiency in MedDRA and WHO drug dictionaries. Significant expertise in developing protocol-specific guidelines, constructing study-specific CRFs, and overseeing Data Management Plans (DMP). Extensive experience in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) during study setup, involving writing Edit checks and Query Logic in the Data Validation Specification (DVS) document. Implemented rigorous quality control measures to validate and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of clinical trial data before database lock. Developed and executed strategic plans for database lock activities in alignment with study timelines and milestones. Proficient in tasks such as SAE Reconciliation, Lab/Vendor Reconciliation, and Discrepancy Management. Working knowledge of study closeout procedures, including data review, data freezing, and study lock. Understanding and implementation of Clean Patient Tracker throughout the trial and at different milestones.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Clinical Data Manager

Ocugen
08.2021 - Current
  • Supervise and oversee Data Management service providers (e.g., EDC vendor) to ensure adherence to predefined standards of quality and timeliness in deliverables,
  • Act as core member of study team and provide CRO for end-to-end Data Management activities, manage data currency throughout the trial, and overall monitoring DM deliverables according to Service Level Agreement (SLA)
  • Responsible for end-to-end clinical data management activities and serve as primary point of contact for internal and external study team members
  • Authors, reviews/revises DM-related study plans including Data Quality Management Plan, Data Validation Plans, Data Review Plan, eCRF Completion Guidelines, and other study documents to ensure quality and standardization
  • Perform Sponsor UAT by entering Dummy data (Screen UAT, Edit checks UAT)
  • Chair Data Review meetings with cross-functional study team members and CRO to ensure ongoing review of trial data currency, quality, and completeness
  • Be subject matter expert in clinical data management, demonstrating proficiency in industry best practices and offering insights to clinical team
  • Lead and/or contribute to data management study initiation activities, encompassing formulation and evaluation of eCRF requirements, EDC database specifications, eCRF Completion Guidelines, Data Management Plans, Data Validation Specifications, and User Acceptance Testing
  • Manage establishment and upkeep of data transfer agreements with external data vendors and oversee external data reconciliations
  • Ensure that data captured in clinical database and by external vendors align with study objectives and quality benchmark
  • Organized ongoing clinical data review and cleansing processes, identifying inconsistencies, omissions, or errors through meticulous data query procedures
  • Maintain comprehensive internal data management files, ensuring preparedness for regulatory inspections
  • Serve as representative of data management in cross-functional teams, delivering precise updates on study progress, timelines, and proactive communication regarding data management milestones, risks, and mitigation strategies.
  • Coordinated with statistical programmers to ensure timely generation of analysis-ready datasets for clinical study reports.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Clinical Data Manager

ProPharma Group
06.2019 - 08.2021

Study Setup Activities:

  • Develop mock Case Report Forms (CRFs) and electronic CRF (eCRF) specifications for CRF builds, and contribute actively to all study documents, including Data Handling Plans (DHPs), Edit Check Specifications (ECSs), Clinical Coordination Guidelines (CCGs), and Data Transfer Specifications (DTSs)
  • Collaborate with database programming team to design clinical database, conduct thorough testing of database using dummy data entry, and validate screens and edits
  • Create comprehensive data transfer agreement and plan for vendor
  • Work closely with database processors to validate Third-party data loads through test transfers

Study Conduct and Closeout Activities:

  • Manage discrepancies effectively by initiating inquiries, responding to them, and closing queries once data has been rectified or verified
  • Establish study status and metrics, actively participate in study meetings, and manually review datasets to ensure consistency, quality, and completeness of patient data
  • Conduct comprehensive review of all Serious Adverse Event (SAE) Reconciliation activities and protocol deviations
  • Oversee and monitor processes of database locking and freezing, ensuring their successful execution
  • Provide project manager with pertinent research metrics, proactively identify potential risks, and efficiently manage available resources
  • Engage in continuous data review, including reconciliation of third-party data streams and serious adverse events with safety database
  • Implement quality control procedures, such as internal database reviews, visual checks on data transfers, and interim data reporting
  • Possess extensive experience in therapeutic fields, including oncology, chronic kidney disease, respiratory illnesses, and antiviral studies
  • Conduct vendor data reconciliation (ePRO, IVRS, lab, PK, imaging) and maintain communication with Sponsor
  • Handle post-production change (PPC) activities, which involve identifying and addressing database issues, reviewing updated documents for migration, and testing database updates
  • Examine Study Data Tabulation Model (SDTM) datasets and resolve any associated issues
  • Conduct quality checks on work performed by peer data managers
  • Ensure that all open queries are resolved before finalizing database.

Associate Clinical Data Manager

Syneos Health
08.2017 - 06.2019
  • Created several status reports using J-review process, and reviewed data using listings and EDC system
  • Helped manage and update study documentation like CRF Completion Guidelines, Data Management Plan, Study Design Requirements, and Data Validation Plan
  • Reconciled research data with data from lab
  • Assisted in review of test scripts, query logic, and edit checks for accuracy in user acceptance testing
  • Manually reviewed study data to perform quality checks
  • Created checklist that aids in quality assessment of Data Management operations before locking during study close-out
  • Monitored development of data management tasks for assigned projects to make sure adherence to deadlines and specifications was met.
  • After analyzing study procedure, created Case Report Forms (CRFs)
  • Examined given procedures and changes and gave clinical team input
  • Checked and amended reports as needed for data discrepancies
  • Served as single point of contact for SAS teams, biostatisticians, and clinical data team.

Technical Team Member

GEMS Techno Solutions, India
  • Responded to customer inquiries and provided technical assistance over phone and in person.
  • Developed and implemented preventive maintenance procedures.
  • Monitored system performance to identify potential issues.
  • Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
  • Conversions: Knowledge on Session Method, Call Transaction Method and LSMW
  • Enhancements: Knowledge of User Exits, Customer Exits and BADI's
  • Forms: Knowledge on developing and modifying SAP Scripts and Smart forms
  • Data Dictionary: Knowledge of creating Tables, Structures and Views
  • Dialog Programming: Good Knowledge of Transaction/Screen development using Screen Painter - Table control Custom control and Tab Strips, Menu Painter

Production Assistant

Shanta Biotech Pvt. Ltd., India
    • Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
    • Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
    • Communicated with other crew members via walkie talkies to coordinated production activities.
    • Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
    • Standard Operating procedures (SOPs) followed to ensure Quality Assurance.
    • Update documentation on QA and other processes.

Skills

  • Delivery Management
  • Application support
  • Call Management
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Technical Skills/Tools: Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint
  • Operating Systems Proficiency: Experienced in operating Windows and Mac OS
  • EDC Database Expertise: Competent in using Medidata Rave, Oracle InForm, Oracle Clinical (RDC)
  • Reporting and Visualization Tools: Skilled in J-Review and proficient in visualization tools such as Spotfire
  • Regulatory Compliance Knowledge: Familiar with CDISC, MedDRA, WHO-DD, 21 CFR Part 11 guidelines, and Trial Master File (TMF)

Education - Degrees

  • Master of Science in Bioinformatics
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics
  • Bachelor of Science in Microbiology

Certification

  • Drug Development and R&D business framework
  • NIDA Technical Networks – Good Clinical Practices
  • Project Management - Udemy
  • Transforming Oncology Clinical Research and Trails - Udemy

Timeline

Sr. Clinical Data Manager

Ocugen
08.2021 - Current

Clinical Data Manager

ProPharma Group
06.2019 - 08.2021

Associate Clinical Data Manager

Syneos Health
08.2017 - 06.2019

Technical Team Member

GEMS Techno Solutions, India

Production Assistant

Shanta Biotech Pvt. Ltd., India
Sita Turaga