Quality Assurance Clinical Research
Resume:
ALEXANDER SOLTANI
Irvine, CA 92612 ****************@*****.***
CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR
Clinical Research Coordinator with extensive experience in coordinating, recruiting, and
performing psychiatric ratings. Strengths include:
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Microsoft Office Knowledge of Consenting
Procedures
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Knowledge of GCP’s & Code of Detail- Oriented
Federal Regulations
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Extensive knowledge of DSM –IV Superior analytical & problem
solving skills
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Ability to perform ECG’s & Venu Team Player
Puncture
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HEALTH RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, Los Angeles, CA 2008-2009
Clinical Research Coordinator
Consented patients into Cystic Fibrosis studies, dispensed study medication, and performed drug
accountability. Also prepared site for initiation and monitoring visits, and submitted documents
to IRB.
• Developed and maintained close and trusting relationships with patients.
USCR CENTERS, Costa Mesa, CA 2005-
2007
Psychometrician
Coordinated psychiatric protocols, completed eCRFs, and performed ECGs. Assisted in
completing and processing regulatory documents. Performed psychiatric ratings, and was heavily
involved with recruitment, and dispensed study drug.
• Randomized 12 schizophrenia patients into an acute inpatient trial of which 7 completed.
• Randomized 7 patients into an acute bipolar trial.
• Formed trusting relationships with patients.
• Successfully networked with Board and Care facilities, consequently was able to recruit
patients.
• Consistently received above average evaluations resulting in promotions.
AVI CLINICAL RESEARCH, Torrance, CA 2004-2005
Site Manager and Psychometrician
Managed clinical site, trained and supervised coordinators. Recruited and consented patients into
studies. Performed psychiatric ratings, phlebotomy, ECG’s and evaluated patient eligibility
qualifications. Also, dispensed study medication and assessed drug accountability.
• Randomized 7 patients into an acute Bipolar Study.
• Developed a training program that allowed coordinators to independently perform their
duties.
• Devised source documents and that streamlined the screening process.
NPS PHARMACEUTICALS, Salt Lake City, UT 2003-2004
Senior Clinical Research Assistant
Served as a liaison between NPS and research sites. Assured sites maintained GCP’s and
compliance with FDA regulations. Trained clinical research associates and clinical trial
coordinators on protocols. Set up meetings to assure pertinent documents were current.
• Created an electronic master study file that converted paper into electronic form. This
resulted into the elimination of paper waste and the security of the file.
• Successfully monitored clinical sites from initiation to study termination.
• Maintained above average job evaluations during my employment with NPS.
CALIFORNIA CLINICAL TRIALS MEDICAL GROUP, Beverly Hills, CA 2001-2003
Enrollment Coordinator
Managed and trained and patient enrollment team. Trained personnel in CCT standard operating
procedures. Performed psychiatric evaluations and medical procedures (e.g. ECG and vitals).
Also, researched patient eligibility for studies.
• Established and consistently met enrollment quotas.
• Consistently received excellent quarterly reviews.
• Performed quality assurance on coordinators work which resulted in appropriate
patients being randomized to study drug.
EDUCATION
(Near Completion) Masters Degree in Psychology, California Graduate Institute, Irvine, CA
Bachelors Degree in Biological Sciences, University of California, Irvine, CA
Bachelors Degree in History, University of California, Irvine, CA
CERTIFICATION
Post-baccalaureate certification in Clinical Research, American Institute of Health Sciences,
Long Beach, CA
REFERENCES
Holly Towliat
Quintiles
Clinical Research Associate
Isiah Jenks
Formerly USCRCenters
Chief Operating Officer
Don Heinsberg
Health Research Association
Human Resources
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