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Vesna Stanisic

Lisle,IL

Summary

An accomplished multilingual medical doctor with fourteen years of clinical expertise addressing a broad spectrum of neurological conditions in pediatric and adult patients. Holds a fellowship in Pediatric Neurology and completed a Healthcare Management Specialization (MBA equivalent). Brings forth three years of invaluable experience as a Clinical Site Principal Investigator, overseeing and ensuring the success of clinical trials. Well-versed in clinical trial methodology, ensuring rigorous adherence to regulatory standards and managing diverse clinical research projects. Proven ability to foster stakeholder relationships and deliver comprehensive medical education to professionals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Consulting Physician

Polyclinic “PEDMEDIK”
, Vranje, Serbia
02.2022 - Current
  • Developed and strategized comprehensive treatment plans for complex cases based on their medical history and current condition through collaboration with the team.
  • Provided scientific information and presented case studies to educate physicians on rare syndromes and differential diagnostic challenges.
  • Educated patients and their families on various pediatric and neurological conditions and available treatments, delivering presentations during bi-weekly online meetings.
  • Developed and delivered personalized and focused online sessions regarding a patient's condition or treatment plan to family members and explained potential diseases or traumatic conditions prognoses.

Pediatric Neurology Consulting Physician

General Hospital Dr. Radivoj Simonovic
Sombor, Serbia
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Developed training curriculum for pediatric neurology techniques implementation focusing on physicians.
  • Supervised and trained attending neurologists in pediatric neurology techniques and approaches to children.
  • Developed, strategized, and executed treatment plans for complex cases through collaboration with the team.
  • Provided scientific information and presented case studies to educate physicians on rare subjects based on Real World Evidence Studies.

Pediatric Neurology Physician

General Hospital Dr. Radivoj Simonovic
Sombor, Serbia
10.2011 - 01.2014
  • Interviewed, examined, and treated 12+ pediatric neurological patients daily to support cognitive and physical development and prevent complications caused by primary diseases.
  • Educated patients and their family members on various neurological conditions' treatment and provided care.
  • Supported patient advocacy groups by providing scientific data and encouraging official dialog with the government by representing patients and their families during campaigns.
  • Developed and delivered presentations and case studies on various neurological and cross-sectional subjects at international conferences and congresses.

Clinical Site Investigator for Sponsored Trials

General Hospital Dr Radivoj S, Outpatient Diagnostic Center Stapar - HEMOFARM A.D.
Stapar, Sombor, Serbia
10.2005 - 12.2007

THERAPEUTIC AREA EXPERIENCE (Phase II-IV): Neurology – Chronic Back Pain, Headache, Malignant Pain Management, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Surgery- Postoperative Pain Management, Oncology-Chronic Pain Management in Malignancies

  • Evaluated participants’ eligibility for the clinical trial and approved subjects for admission to the study
  • Ensured site compliance with study protocols, standards of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality (QA/QC) procedures, and local authority regulations
  • Evaluated the safety and efficacy by reviewing and analyzing data, recording outcomes of the intervention, and assessing the safety profile
  • Reviewed, investigated, and reported adverse events (AE), and serious adverse events (SAE) and completed causality assessments
  • Provided medical management of adverse events based on the research protocol
  • Monitored the site participation in trials and completed all study documentation per the study-specific requirements
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals and sponsors on study conduct and execution as required by regulatory authorities

General Practitioner

General Hospital Dr Radivoj SIMONOVIC, Outpatient Diagnostic Center Stapar
Sombor, Serbia
07.2004 - 10.2007
  • Prevented and treated various diseases in children and adults, attending to approximately 60 patients per day by taking permanent care of 3450 assigned patients, based on guidelines for good scientific practice and use of the EDC recording
  • Developed, prescribed, and delivered treatments and other specialized medical care to diverse patient groups on an everyday basis while focusing on patients' primary disease management
  • Managed and monitored outpatient center activities and supervised 20 people to satisfy customers' needs and address health problems
  • Successfully designed educational materials, managed and executed public campaigns to increase awareness about the community’s health problem

COVID-19 Outbreak Response Group Investigator

Du Page County Health Department
Wheaton, Illinois
10.2020 - 04.2022
  • Conducted more than 1000 interviews in multiple languages by generating clinical and scientific data and conducting quality checks to ensure data integrity, implementing edit checks, performing validation procedures, and resolving data discrepancies promptly to maintain high-quality databases
  • Regularly updated and maintained databases in academic settings, including version control, data archival, and documentation of database changes
  • Interpreted and analyzed clinical and scientific data to enhance adequate responses to recent COVID-19 outbreaks
  • Collaborated with other CICT/CORG-EDU team members by presenting cases, reviewing regulatory guidelines, and recent COVID-19 outbreaks, and proposing strategic plans for adequate responses to recent COVID-19 outbreaks

Health Associate

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
06.2019 - 07.2021
  • Managed ongoing and outgoing correspondence for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Development Center, and Oncology/Hematology/Geriatric Unit 541.

Medical Advisor

Law Office of Marilena Albu
Morton Grove, Illinois
11.2015 - 11.2019
  • Provided nuanced understanding of clients' health issues based on scientific investigation.

Coach for Coaches

NORWEGIAN PEOPLE’S AID/ NORSK FOLKEHJEL
Multiple Locations, Serbia
06.2002 - 10.2005
  • Provided comprehensive support for the project "Woman Can Do It" and the sub-projects "Women in Focus," coordinated by the Voice of Difference and Women's Political Network, the NGO "PAZ," "HORA," and "Hourglass" and supported by the Norwegian People Aid (NPA).
  • Collaborated with the working group for gender equality of the Stability Pact and Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).
  • Conducted seminars, designed, and executed local campaigns with women leaders in Western and Central Serbia and Vojvodina in the field of gender equality with the primary goal of empowering them to take active participation in creating political and public life.

Program Director

CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN A
Nis, Central Serbia
04.2002 - 11.2004

• Designed and implemented campaigns to sensitize the local community regarding mental health issues, focusing on suicide in the city of Nis.

• Led a team of 35 high professionals and 200 volunteers based on cross-functional leadership strategies.

• Organized debates, tribunes, and round tables with different topics (anxiety, depression, suicide) on local TV and radio stations with prominent health professionals as guests (psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers)

The most successful was the campaign "Stop to Suicide," which resulted in permanent multidisciplinary team formation and decreased the suicide rate by 36% in the next three years.

Education

CHILD NEUROLOGY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM -

University of Belgrade Medical School
12.2011

Health Care Management Specialization (MBA equivalent) -

University of Belgrade Medical School
03.2008

Doctor of Medicine- M.D. -

University of Nis Medical School
06.2004

Skills

  • Clinical Expertise in Family Medicine, Neurology and Pediatrics
  • Clinical Site Investigator in Neurology Trials
  • Oral and Written Communication
  • Project Development and Management
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Regulatory Compliance (GCP, ICH, SOPs)
  • Clinical Trial Methodologies and Protocol Adherence
  • Regulatory Adverse Event (AE) & Serious Adverse Event (SAE) recording, reporting, and management
  • Key Opinion Leaders/Thought Leaders Relationship Building
  • Technical MS Office Suite, Salesforce, Twilio, Google Suite, Electronic Data Capture(EDC) Systems
  • Multilingual Fluency: English, Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian, Macedonian, Russian

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

  • SAmo brisi

Certification

• GCP for Clinical Trials with Investigational Drugs and Biologics (ICH Focus)- CITI (in progress)

• GCP for Clinical Investigations of Devices- CITI (in progress)

• GCP – Social and Behavioral Research Best Practices for Clinical Research- CITI (in progress)

• Medical Affairs Foundation Training Program- Medical Science Liaison Society, 2024

• Overview of Regulatory Affairs- Medical Science Liaison Society, 2024

• Pharmacodynamics- Medical Science Liaison Society, 2024

• Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials - Johns Hopkins University, 2022

• Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - Johns Hopkins University, 2022

• Biomedical Research - CITI 2022 • Social & Behavioral Research - CITI 2022

• Serbian Medical Chamber, License No: 205417, since August 2005

Timeline

Consulting Physician

Polyclinic “PEDMEDIK”
02.2022 - Current

COVID-19 Outbreak Response Group Investigator

Du Page County Health Department
10.2020 - 04.2022

Health Associate

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
06.2019 - 07.2021

Medical Advisor

Law Office of Marilena Albu
11.2015 - 11.2019

Pediatric Neurology Consulting Physician

General Hospital Dr. Radivoj Simonovic
01.2014 - 01.2016

Pediatric Neurology Physician

General Hospital Dr. Radivoj Simonovic
10.2011 - 01.2014

Clinical Site Investigator for Sponsored Trials

General Hospital Dr Radivoj S, Outpatient Diagnostic Center Stapar - HEMOFARM A.D.
10.2005 - 12.2007

General Practitioner

General Hospital Dr Radivoj SIMONOVIC, Outpatient Diagnostic Center Stapar
07.2004 - 10.2007

Coach for Coaches

NORWEGIAN PEOPLE’S AID/ NORSK FOLKEHJEL
06.2002 - 10.2005

Program Director

CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN A
04.2002 - 11.2004

CHILD NEUROLOGY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM -

University of Belgrade Medical School

Health Care Management Specialization (MBA equivalent) -

University of Belgrade Medical School

Doctor of Medicine- M.D. -

University of Nis Medical School
Vesna Stanisic