DENISE CRONIN
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Area
Warrington, PA 18976
Cell Number: 215-***-****
acgga7@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY:
. 8 years Clinical Research experience including:
o 7 years Regional Clinical Research experience
o 1 year Nurse Coordinating experience
. Current workload: 6 studies, 75 sites, Cardiac devices, leads and
Stents
. Largest workload: 7 studies, 100+ sites, Cardiac devices, leads,
stents, heart failure and home monitoring
. Drivable locations: Philadelphia metro area, Harrisburg, Altoona,
Lower DE, Upper MD, Southern NJ.
. Train to NYC, CT and Washington DC
. Located 45 minutes from the Philadelphia International Airport with
direct flights to all major cities.
THERAPEUTIC EXPERIENCE:
Regional Clinical Research Associate:
. Cardiac Device
o Pacemakers-IDE, Post Approval, After Market
o Defibrillators-IDE
o CRT Device-IDE
o Femoral Iliac Stent-IDE
o Coronary Stents-IDE
o Pacemaker Lead-IDE
o Home monitoring device for atrial fibrillation (large drug
component)-After Market
o ICD Ventricular Lead-IDE
o LV Lead for heart failure-Post Approval
Nurse Coordinator:
. Spinal Cord Injury
o Respiratory Measurement
o Muscle Testing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BIOTRONIK INC., US Headquarters, Lake Oswego, OR February 1999 to June
2014
Leading manufacturer of pacemakers, defibrillators and CRT devices
worldwide
Senior Regional Clinical Research Associate (RCRA) (February 2007 to
Present)
. Responsible for coordinating and performing all aspects of clinical
monitoring in compliance with FDA regulations, ICH/GCP guidelines and
company SOPs
. Currently worked with six protocols including IDE, post-market, and
FDA post approval protocols
. Conduct site visits to determine protocol and regulatory compliance
. Ensure integrity of study data is accurate and complete to allow
proper evaluation of device performance
. Conduct Basic Research training to site coordinators, and train new
regional monitors
. Serve as a presenter at Biotronik CRC Workshops and Investigator
Meetings
. Must be able to diffuse and resolve issues at investigative site level
and sustain a strong communication link with project teams
Senior Field Clinical Specialist / Regional Trainer (February 1999 to
February 2007)
. Responsible for being in attendance for pacemaker and ICD implants,
bringing product to the implant, running the analyzer and doing
paperwork involved, must also interact with the physician and hospital
staff, answering any questions that may come up about the product line
and /or the company
. Possess clinical studies in my territory, includes training of site
coordinators and physicians on the Protocols, device interrogation and
programming and the collection of device data for IDE and post-market
studies
. Provided patient follow-up in clinic and hospital setting, includes
troubleshooting as needed
. In-service of staff in the use of the programmer and general workings
of the devices
. Kept physicians and staff updated on new technology
. Served as a Regional Trainer for new and current reps (2003 to 2005)
. Provided support to the company reps in the field
. Planned and organized the Regional Nurses Meetings for the Northeast
Region of USA - September 2003 and January 2004
SULZER INTERMEDICS, Angleton, TX April 1998 to February 1999
Device manufacturer of pacemakers and defibrillators.
Field Clinical Specialist
. Responsible for being in attendance for all pacemaker implants
. Provided patient follow-up in the clinical and hospital setting
. Tachycardia certification achieved.
. In-service of staff in the use of programmer and general workings of
the device
ST.JUDE MEDICAL, St. Paul, MN September 1997 to April 1998
Device manufacturer division for pacemakers and defibrillators.
Field Clinical Specialist
. Responsible for being in attendance for pacemaker implants in the
region
. Provided patient follow-up in clinic and hospital setting. Includes
troubleshooting as needed
. Provided training for implantable defibrillators
TELECTRONICS PACING SYSTEMS, Denver CO
April 1995 to September 1997
Cronin Medical was a large representative group for Telectronic's pacemaker
and vascular product lines.
Field Clinical Specialist for Cronin Medical, Inc. (July 1993 to April
1995)
Sales Representative for Cronin Medical, Inc. (April 1995 to September
1997)
. Covered 20 accounts in territory SE Pennsylvania and Southern New
Jersey
. Sales included: pacemakers, pacemaker leads
. National and Regional Rep Group FY 1994
. Also carried the Bio-Vascular product line
GRADUATE HOSPITAL, Philadelphia, PA February 1988 to April 1995
Clinical Perfusionist
. Adult heart perfusion, IABP, arterial and venous blood gas monitoring
. Cell saving for the heart team as well as general OR
EPISCOPAL HOSPITAL, Philadelphia, PA 1986 to January 1988
Clinical Perfusionist
. Adult heart perfusion, IABP, Arterial and venous blood gas monitoring,
Cell saving
MULTIPLE NURSING POSITIONS. Philadelphia, Pa September 1975 to
January 1986
Staff Nurse
. Full time positions included: medical-surgical nursing, ICU, CCU,
PACU, Spinal Cord Injury rehabilitation (both nursing and
administrative)
. Part time positions included: Community Health nursing with the
Allegheny Health System working with the mentally challenged and brain-
injured
. One year of Research with the Spinal Cord Injury Program at Thomas
Jefferson University Hospital. Research included Consenting patients
and collection of data for the Research Department
EDUCATION:
St Mary Hospital School of Practical Nursing, Philadelphia, PA
Diploma, PA License # PN 061345L - Current
Mississippi School of Perfusion Technology, Jackson, MS
Board Eligible, Diploma
Research Courses/Workshops:
CITI Training- GCP Basic Course
2012
SoCRA and FDA sponsored Course on FDA Clinical Trial Requirements,
Regulations Compliance and GCP, Minneapolis, MN
Certificate 2009
Barnett Educational Serviced Course on "Writing for Research",
Philadelphia, PA 2008
Certificate
CfPIE Course on "How to Monitor Clinical Trials for GCP Compliance,
Philadelphia, PA 2007
Certificate
Barnett Educational Services Course on "Comprehensive Monitoring for
Medical Devices, Philadelphia, PA 2007
Certificate
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
Membership to Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) ID# 28258