Experienced Clinical Research Associate bringing more than5 years experience in conducting clinical trials in Oncology, Neurology, Psychiatric Disease, Infectious, Respiratory and Cardiovascular Diseases.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Research Associate II
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06.2017 - Current
Participates in the design and review of clinical trial documents/plans and reports in collaboration with the clinical team
Performs assessments and ensures adherence to protocols, procedures and project plans
Oversees and coordinates subject recruitment/retention strategy and related initiatives
Reviews, tracks and provides guidance on monitoring visit reports from CROs as needed to ensure applicable regulatory and protocol compliance, issue resolutions as well as quality site management and reporting
Provides ongoing review and tracking of protocol deviations and issue resolution
Reviews and works with CRO team to ensure TMFs remain current throughout the conduct of assigned clinical trials
Ensure all essential documentation and communication is maintained as part of the clinical files
Reviews data and resolution of queries; assists in data review and the preparation of reports as needed
Maintains tracking tools related to study data, contracts, enrollment and clinical materials
Support clinical team in all CRO/vendor activities
Organizes meetings, and responsible for internal communications
Prepares meeting agendas and minutes
Prepares presentations in PowerPoint
Clinical Research Associate I
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05.2014 - 06.2017
Ensured continued acceptability of the investigator, clinical site team and facility
Reviewed clinical data, source documentation, CRF, and investigative site regulatory files
Worked closely with data management and site to resolve discrepancies
Ensured investigational product accountability accuracy and oversaw investigational product inventory
Liaised with vendors such as central laboratories as required to ensure protocol adherence and ensure investigational sites have appropriate clinical supplies
Met with clinical study sponsor representatives, as requested
Submission of routine monitoring visit reports and follow-up letters as per required timelines
Ensured resolution of issues with investigative sites
Maintained strictest confidentiality
Throughout the conduct of the clinical trial assesses adherence to PRA's SOPS, GCP and all applicable regulatory requirements
Conducted all activities according to defined project-specific quality and performance standards as well as relevant standard operation procedures (SOPs), good clinical practices (GCPs) and local requirements
Participated in training sessions and workshops by presenting reports from any conferences attended
Reported general issues directly to management promptly for efficient problem-solving and resolutions
Clinical Research Coordinator
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
01.2011 - 05.2014
Enrolled subjects into the studies
Collected initial subject health and demographic information by interviewing subjects and by accessing other appropriate sources
Administratively and clinically managed an average of six to eight clinical trials
Adhered to Research SOP's
Reviewed subject comprehensive medical documentation to determine protocol eligibility under the supervision of the Principal Investigator
Provided appropriate community resource referrals to subjects, caretakers, and family members at conclusion of subject's participation in study, as appropriate
Adhered to Good Clinical Practices and the study protocols
Ensured scientific integrity of data and protect the rights, safety, and well-being of patients enrolled in clinical trials
Discussed study protocols with patients and verified the informed consent documentation
Provided patient with written communication of their participation (i.e
Copy of the signed informed consent)
Ensured patient's referring physician received notification of patient's participation in studies as requested by the patient
Met with patient for each visit and maintained accessibility to discuss any questions/concerns regarding the study
Dispensed study medication in a professional and accountable manner following protocol requirements
Collected, processed, and shipped blood/urine specimens at scheduled patient visits
Performed ECGs and obtained vital signs of patients
Scheduled all patient research visits and procedures consistent with protocol requirements
Completed and maintained case report forms per FDA guidelines, and reviewed them against the patient's medical record for completeness and accuracy
Administered questionnaires/diaries per protocol
Ensured that non-serious and serious adverse events were properly documented and reported in the required timeframe
Screened all laboratory results when received and followed protocol procedure regarding abnormal results
Ensured all laboratory results were given to appropriate doctors for review of clinical significance, then file results in the patient study binder
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing (Minor in Biology)
Osun State Polytechnic
Skills
5 of clinical monitoring experience
Excellent knowledge of ICH/GCPs and clinical monitoring procedures
Excellent understanding of the therapeutic area for assigned clinical projects
Experience using Electronic Data Capture (EDC) and clinical trial management systems
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work individually within a multi-disciplinary team as well as with external partners and vendors
Possesses strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Proven track record of positive site and PI interactions
Strong research, analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines while working independently
Effective interpersonal skills: shows confidence with subject matter and a 'calm under pressure' approach and style
Certification
CPI-Crisis Prevention Intervention license Canada
Certification Dominion College - Toronto, Canada
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation –First Aid Red Cross Canada
ICH/GCP CERTIFIED - CITI
Therapeutic Area of Experience
Oncology: Melanoma, Leukemia, Prostrate Cancer, Throat Cancer, Breast Cancer and CAR-T
Psychiatry: Bipolar Disorder, Multiple Personality Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder
Neurology: Multiple Sclerosis, Migraine and Parkinson Disease
Infectious Disease: HPV
Cardiovascular Disease: Myocardial Infraction
Respiratory Disease: Asthma
Timeline
Clinical Research Associate II
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06.2017 - Current
Clinical Research Associate I
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05.2014 - 06.2017
Clinical Research Coordinator
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
01.2011 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Marketing (Minor in Biology)