Razieh (Rose) Alemi
Montreal,CA
Summary
- Canadian/Iranian Headline
- Highly motivated and detail-oriented Trilingual Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) with 10+ Years of experience in research and clinics and a strong academic background in Neuroscience seeking a Clinical Research Associate role.
- Eager to apply theoretical knowledge, enthusiasm for research, and commitment to learning in a professional setting at Worldwide Clinical Trials. Professional Summary
- Multicenter/multinational experienced Clinical Research Coordinator and Postdoctoral Research Fellow with over 10 years of expertise in clinical studies, neuroscience, and pharmaceutical research (gene expression).
- Proficient in conducting diverse clinical trials (observational), overseeing research protocols, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Proven leadership in mentoring research staff, strong analytical thinking, and expertise in managing behavioral studies, genetic lab techniques, and participant recruitment strategies.
- Strong understanding of research methodologies, data analysis, and scientific principles gained through academic coursework.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with data management and statistical analysis software.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills developed through group projects, presentations, or extracurricular activities.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and maintaining organized records.
- Independent and quick learner with a strong desire to gain hands-on experience in pharmaceutical-related clinical research.
- Proficient in effectively prioritizing workloads across various studies to consistently meet project timelines and deliverables.
- Comprehensive expertise in the methodology governing the execution and oversight of clinical research per ICH-GCP guidelines.
- Recognized reviewer by prestigious publishers, demonstrating a commitment to scientific rigor and excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator/Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Concordia University
Montreal, QC
04.2021 - Current
- Crafting research protocols and relevant literature reviews
- Performing ethics applications for IRB/REB approval and designing informed consent forms and advertisements
- Contributing to research team meetings, offering insights and suggestions based on academic knowledge
- Leading and coordinating clinical research efforts, overseeing multiple studies involving psychoacoustic, EEG, and fNIRS techniques
- Mentoring and guiding research staff, ensuring adherence to regulatory protocols, and fostering an efficient research environment
- Utilizing analytical skills to assist in interpreting research data and findings
- Reviewing research data and maintaining study-related databases
- Writing scientific papers and reports and overseeing relevant communications (e.g., rebuttal letters, ongoing modifications, and amendments).
Clinical Research Coordinator/Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Otolaryngology, McGill University
Montreal, QC
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Developing comprehensive research protocols and conducting in-depth literature reviews relevant to the field
- Conducting ethics applications for IRB/REB approval, designing informed consent forms and advertisements, and effectively presenting research protocols to the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR) REB for review and approval
- Executing participant recruitment strategies, managing communications, and ensuring high retention rates
- Engaging in patient communication (particularly with Francophone individuals), conducting screenings, and efficiently scheduling test dates
- Reviewing patient charts and research data and contacting relevant clinics to update the data registry
- Conducting observational trials and behavioral studies, contributing to publications in renowned scientific journals
- Assisting clinical research teams with administrative tasks, such as organizing documents and maintaining files
- Demonstrating commitment and enthusiasm for learning about clinical research methodologies and practices
Researcher, team member
Neuroimaging and Analysis Group, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
, Tehran
02.2015 - 04.2016
- Collaborating in crafting protocols funded by the Iranian Cognitive Sciences and Technologies Council
- Spearheaded a study aimed at identifying brain regions involved in sentence comprehension, semantics, and speech production to provide a template for neurosurgeons
- Designing three distinct fMRI tasks targeting eloquent brain areas critical to language function investigation
- Participant recruitment (72 participants): Performing training sessions for each individual to ensure optimal task performance during brain scans
- Analyzing individual datasets, ensuring quality control for each file
- Assisting the biostatistician in analyzing group-level data
- Crafting manuscripts (Journal publication) and reports for submission to the council
- Managing the submission process, including preparing rebuttal letters and addressing queries
- Collaborating with team members in scanning participants for two other tasks related to memory function
- Contributing to literature reviews and manuscript writing.
Education
Ph.D - Neuroscience
School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
March 2018
M.Sc. - undefined
University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences
Sep 2008
B.Sc. - undefined
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
July 2005
Master of Science - Speech and Language Pathology
Bachelor of Science - Speech and Language Pathology
<ul><li>IDAA))</li><li>Clinical Research Professional Certification</li></ul> - undefined
Skills
- Technical Skills
- Clinical research management
- GCP compliance
- Data management and statistical analysis (fMRI, EEG, fNIRS)
- Genetic lab techniques
- Participant recruitment strategies
- Research protocol development
- IRB/REB documentation
- Areas of Expertise
- Clinical trial (observational) oversight and management
- Behavioral and observational studies
- Regulatory compliance and ethics approval
- Multidisciplinary team leadership
- Scientific writing and publication (demonstrated by a track record of published papers)
Additional Information
- CRA school, Montreal (2023-Ongoing) Awards/Certifications Horizon Post-Doctoral Research Award (Sponsored by Concordia University) MITACS Post-Doctoral Research Award (Sponsored by Med-El company in collaboration with McGill University) Travel Awards for European Symposiums on Pediatric Cochlear Implant (2013, 2015, 2019) Holding the certificate of Tri-Council Policy Statement 2: Core
Timeline
Clinical Research Coordinator/Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Concordia University
04.2021 - Current
Clinical Research Coordinator/Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Otolaryngology, McGill University
01.2019 - 03.2021
Researcher, team member
Neuroimaging and Analysis Group, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
02.2015 - 04.2016
Ph.D - Neuroscience
School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
M.Sc. - undefined
University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences
B.Sc. - undefined
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Master of Science - Speech and Language Pathology
Bachelor of Science - Speech and Language Pathology
<ul><li>IDAA))</li><li>Clinical Research Professional Certification</li></ul> - undefined
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