**** **** ****** **. ( Batavia, OH ***** ( ablbrb@r.postjobfree.com (
Cell: 708-***-****
Self-motivated individual with 10 years of experience
in the quality, regulatory, pharmaceutical, and clinical research
industries looking for an influential role where the ability to lead,
mentor, and utilize my problem solving skills will prove to be invaluable.
Education
Master of Health Sciences (Clinical Research Administration concentration),
2009
George Washington University, Washington, DC
Bachelor of Science in Biology, 2001
University of Illinois, Urbana, IL
Summary of QUALIFICATIONs
. Educated, trained, and experience with statistics, statistical process
control, data collection, and organization techniques.
. Able to apply the knowledge and methodologies of quality and regulatory
for increased performance and monitoring of ongoing clinical studies.
. Over 7 years of project management and process improvement experience
from process development through execution using Lean and Six Sigma
tools.
. Experienced in CAPA coordination, Continuous Improvement, Compliance,
Regulatory Affairs, Audits & Inspections, Complaints Field Alerts-
Recalls, and cGMP Training.
. Experienced in GLP, GCP, cGMP, OSHA, HIPAA, QSR and ISO Quality
Systems.
. Technical/Medical Writing skills: responsible for the generation of a
multitude of regulated documents including CRFs, clinical protocols,
510(k), PMA, IND and NDA documentation, monitoring visit reports,
validation reports, document and process change controls, proof of
concepts, standard operating procedures, process summaries, operating
principals, functional and user requirements, and other technical or
medical documents upon request.
. Computer skills: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, and
Outlook), SPSS, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project, Microsoft
SharePoint, Statview, SPC, SAS, TrackWise, MasterControl, OpenClinica,
and MedNet
. Therapeutic areas: Endocrinology, Infectious Disease, Cardiology,
Dermatology, Respiratory, and Oncology therapeutic areas.
Professional Experience
HILL TOP RESEARCH CORPORATION - MIAMIVILLE, OH 2009 - PRESENT
Technical Writer
Independent Contractor for a Clinical Research Organization. Responsible
for writing validation documentation, standard operating procedures,
technical documents, clinical and regulatory documents.
. Organized and conducted 21 CFR Part 11 audits of the company network and
clinical software.
. Served as project manager for the validation and implementation of new
electronic data capture software.
. Tested application security features, including session expiry, book
marking, passwords and compatibility across multiple browser types and
encryption levels.
. Developed and updated Test plans, Test Matrixes, Test Scenarios, and Test
Cases.
. Audited and authored all standard operating procedures and the
Investigator Manual for the corporation.
. Prepared research protocols for medical devices and drugs according to
FDA guidelines.
. Produced ICH-compliant Integrated Clinical/Statistical Reports for
submission in the US and Canada.
Alkermes - Wilmington, OH 2008 - 2009
Compliance Associate (6 month contract)
Served as a coordinator of triage and investigation activities required for
closing clinical and commercial product complaints for a pharmaceutical
company. API(s): Rispiradone, Naltrexone,
. Developed several Microsoft Access Product Complaint databases, which
contained extensive data for over 1,000 product quality complaints and
adverse events.
. Served as project manager for product quality complaint handling.
. Routinely created metrics analysis of complaint data for trending.
. Responsible for overseeing pharmacovigilance and risk management
activities including the development of management plans, safety
strategies, and ongoing risk/benefit analysis of proprietary and
partnered products.
. Reviewed and reported adverse events in compliance with international and
domestic regulations and guidelines.
. Daily communications with all personnel from line operators to senior
management concerning technical processes, career and peer development,
and project status/roadblocks to ensure safe, efficient and uninterrupted
manufacturing of biopharmaceutical products.
Ronald Martin M.D. & Associates - Memphis, TN 2007 - 2009
Clinical Research Associate
Served as an independent contractor responsible for monitoring multiple
clinical trial sites.
. Monitored studies in phases I, II, and III. Ensured quality,
consistency, and accuracy in completion of clinical charts and case
report forms.
. Identified potential research investigators for phase I/II/III oncology,
cardiovascular, pain and diabetes.
. Resolved data discrepancies and ensured complete and accurate data by
reviewing source documents.
. Reviewed regulatory documents according to ICH/GCP guidelines and the
Code of Federal Regulations.
. Participated in quality improvement initiatives, reviewed SOPs, and
reviewed monitoring reports.
. Screened and recruited study subjects; targeted specific study and
enrollment goals; prepared study budgets.
. Responsible for the creation and delivery of presentations in regards to
personnel training, process and quality statistics, and on subjects of
technical nature with the intent to educate.
Meridian Bioscience - Cincinnati, OH 2004 - 2007
Investigations Scientist I/II
Served as a supervisor and project manager for investigating process and
product quality failures, customer complaints, and internal deviations for
a Medical Device company. Responsible for developing, writing, and
executing experimental and validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) required for raw
materials, equipment, product development, investigations, and processes.
. Conducted trials site visits and served as a monitor to ensure compliance
with trial protocols.
. Managed cross-functional and interdepartmental teams to conduct
troubleshooting activities, corrective and preventative actions, and
process improvements, reducing and eliminating process downtime and
product rejects while increase efficiency and capacity.
. Served as a frontline point of contact for technical concerns and issues
regarding sophisticated, manufacturing processes, ensuring continuous
manufacturing and timely resolution of deviations. Preventing product
loss representing up to $10MM in commercial sales per batch.
. Lead the CAPA team in monthly meetings and in assuring proper
investigation through Root Cause Analysis.
. Performed risk assessments to support and defend changes to critical raw
materials.
. Developed and executed the Master Validation Plans for the manufacturing
of new medical devices as part of the Design Transfer process for each
product's Design History File (DHF).
. Developed manufacturing process flows and indentified hazardous and
critical control points (HACCP).
. Directly participated in multiple successful GMP/FDA, ISO 13485 and third-
party regulatory inspections and audits.
Naval Institute for Dental and Biomedical Research - Great Lakes, IL
2002 - 2004
Research Technician
Responsible for performing ELISA, Western Blotting, Peptide Synthesis,
Lateral Flow, Fluorescence Polarization, HPLC, Protein Labeling, and
Electrophoresis on human sera and other biological specimens for the US
Navy.
. Wrote laboratory monitoring, reporting, and standard operating
procedures.
. Designed and reviewed consent forms and CRFs; assisted with trial site
audits and testing activities to ensure compliance with the trial
protocol.