Collaborates with Project Management to set site management monitoring strategy and ensures compliance with project goals and Worldwide processes
Provides leadership to clinical site management team members from study start through to closure
Serves as Site Management (SM) primary point of contact for clinical monitoring and site activities within the project
Attends Investigator and Bid Defense Meetings
Hosts Internal and External study team calls.
Senior Clinical Research Associate
RHO
01.2016 - 01.2018
Maintained current and accurate protocol documentation; notified investigators of pertinent protocol changes
Maintained and completed regulatory documents for IRB
Compiled and submitted data on appropriate forms according to protocol requirements
Established and maintained interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors and other hospital personnel, while assuring confidentiality of patient information
Collected and delivered specimens for analysis, using appropriate or specified equipment for collecting and handling specimens; ensured proper labeling and obtained pertinent clinical and protocol information on request forms; developed and maintained knowledge of various aspects of processing specimens, paying particular attention to safety practices
Worked on special data management projects as assigned
Worked with physician or nurse to see that protocol related tests and evaluations were ordered per protocol guidelines
Played active role in recruitment of patients to study
Worked with supervisor to ensure performance of appropriate levels of quality.
Clinical Research Associate II
Merck
03.2015 - 01.2016
Participated in and facilitated cross-functional study teams, liaised with other functional areas (preclinical development, pharmaceutical sciences, safety, regulatory affairs) to accurately coordinate clinical study activities
Coordinated clinical study timelines with Project management to meet critical milestones; escalated issues that may jeopardize timelines and deliverables
Provided monitoring oversight by reviewing monitoring schedules, metrics and reports
Oversees or manage clinical documentation and reports
Accurately updated and maintained clinical systems within project timelines
Provided regular updates of study progression to CTM, Clinical Development Lead, Program Management, and other stakeholders
Proactively identified and resolved issues that arise during study conduct; manage escalation of study-related issues
Participated in developing study plans and system setup; participated in preparation and ensure operational excellence of protocol, CRF, CSR and other key study team deliverables
Implemented appropriate systems, standards and processes to ensure quality at the level of investigative sites, vendors and data; maintained clinical study files per ICH guidance
Participated in preparation of vendor requirements and project scope and selection of study vendors; effectively managed interactions with vendor study team
Created and conducted training sessions including investigator meetings and team trainings.
Clinical Research Associate I
Merck
01.2013 - 03.2015
Collaborated with clinical study site and sponsor to troubleshoot and provide solutions to study-related issues
Reviewed data queries and listings and worked with study centers to resolve data discrepancies
Reviewed clinical data, source documentation, case report forms and investigative site regulatory files to verify accuracy and completion
Coordinated and scheduled protocol-related visits and required testing to demonstrate vigilance in patient safety, protocol compliance and data quality
Organized and maintained research study regulatory documents in site binder to maintain accuracy and integrity
Followed drug storage procedures to comply with protocols and SOP requirements
Gathered and organized clinical trial documentation to meet rigorous standards for site approval
Established drug trial methodologies and procedures to support business and clinical trial endeavors.