Jose A. Ramirez
Miami, Florida 33016
Tel. 786-***-****
E-mail: *.**********@*****.***
Profile
Solid background in healthcare with strong emphasis in health services
management. Strong analytical and planning skills combined with the ability to
coordinate the efforts of many to meet organizational goals. Experienced in
handling international companies. Self- motivate with high energy and vision.
EXPERIENCE
• 13 years of experience as professional healthcare provider.
• 3 years of experience in clinical trials.
• Experienced in handling international development and operations.
• Skilled in developing and implementing policies and procedures.
• Ability to direct complex projects from concept to fully operational status.
• Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities.
Relevant Experience & Accomplishments
• Managed operations of professional school and allied health programs.
• Successfully established a Cardiovascular Technologist educational program in
Puerto Rico.
• Establish the automated external defibrillation program (AED) through the
Caribbean.
• Recognized as an outstanding health care provider and educator.
• Planned and executed new educational programs launches and sales
promotions.
• Designed service development plans and conducted operation assessments.
• Participated as an active project manager Spirit Woman clinical trial in Latin
America
• Participated as a regulatory affairs consultant and site selection for Latin
America markets.
• Establish the Clinical Research Network of the Caribbean Inc.
• Recognized by Cambridge Who’s - Who. Magazine.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Kendle International Corporation Durham, North Carolina
03/08 – 07/09
Clinical Research Associate II
Completes project activities associated with monitoring functions of Phase I-IV
clinical research studies while continuing to develop knowledge of the drug
development process, Good Clinical Practices, and relevant regulations.
Performs management of study site activities to ensure the integrity of clinical
data, in adherence to all applicable regulatory guidelines and Standard
Operating Procedures and Project Specific Operating Procedures May assume
the role of a Lead CRA on projects by providing direction and guidance to
project team, coordinating all monitoring activities.
Abbott Vascular Canada-Latin America Operations, Sunrise, Florida
06/07- 01/08
Clinical Project Manager Latin America Division
Responsible for providing project management expertise throughout the
development, implementation and monitoring of clinical studies. Interact with
various study support groups in order to assist in clinical strategy, the
development of study plans, and project deliverables. Liaison at clinical
research organization in Latin America and Abbott Vascular. Support as a
clinical specialist with all coronary products.
Palmetto General Hospital, Hialeah, Florida.
06/06-06/07
RN Interventional Nurse, Cardiovascular Technologist
Assisting during cardiac catheterization, ® Heart catheterization, monitoring
scrubbing and circulating all procedures as well. Following under scope of practice
all nursing interventions related to cardiac catheterization.
Memorial Regional Hospital, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
02/06- 06/06
Cardiovascular Technologist
Assisting during cardiac catheterization, PTCA, stent placement, (R) heart
catheterization, monitoring all procedures, scrubbing and circulating in all services
related to the field
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Ponce Paramedical College, Ponce, Puerto Rico
12/2003 12/05
Director of Operations
Serving as a role model educator and advocate of students, teaching in all areas
related to the emergency medical services setting and curriculum, Project
manager of Cardiovascular Technology program. In Charge of operations, allied
health programs, and personnel during night session.
Saint Luke’s General Hospital, Ponce, Puerto Rico
6/2005-Per Diem position
RN Pre-Post Open Heart Unit (CVICU)
Provide care of patients pre- and -post open heart surgery including all aspects
related to the nursing process that includes assessing, diagnose, implementing
and evaluating.
Pelegrina Equipment Corporation.
5/2004-12/2005
Account Manager, EMS Division
Providing sales in areas related to the Emergency Medical setting that includes
Automated External Defibrillators (AED), cardiac monitors, monitoring devices.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
• Master in Business Administration (HR) (HS) ( 2008)
o Metropolitan University - UMET South Florida Campus
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN (2005)
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico.
Minor in Human Resources (2005)
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico.
• Specialized Associate Degree, Cardiovascular Technology (2000)
o National School of Technology, Miami, Florida.
• Specialized Training Emergency Medical Technician ( Paramedic) (1996)
o Ponce Technical School, Ponce, Puerto Rico.
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Certifications and Proficiencies
Certifications:
• BLS, ACLS, PALS,
• CCT Certified Cardiovascular Credentials.
• Critical Care Course, Rotational Atherectomy cross training.
• Intravascular Ultrasound cross training, IABP Intra aortic balloon pump cross
training.
• Mac-Lab system cross training, Med-Rad systems cross training.
• Peripheral and Carotid Angioplasty Cross Training.
• Basic X-ray Certification, IV Certification, Basic Rescuer Certification.
• Automated External Defibrillator Certified Instructor.
• Member of a National Association of EMS Educators.
• Project Management cross training.
• CTMS clinical trial management systems, IVRS, Medidata cross training
• Global CRA Training, multiple markets.
• Liaison between Caribbean site selections.
• Puerto Rico license in occupational health and nursing.
• Therapeutic areas covered Cardiovascular, Medical Devices, and Respiratory.
Clinical Research Experience
• A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled,5-Arm Titration Study to
Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of When Compared With and in Subjects With Essential Hypertension
• The Women Clinical Evaluation is a prospective, open label,
single arm, multi-center study evaluating performance of the 4
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in the treatment of female patients with coronary artery lesions, per its
Instructions for Use (IFU). 1550 patients will be enrolled in the Single Arm Study. This study will include a prospective, single-
blind, double arm, randomized (2:1) multi-center sub-study comparing
the to the Eluting Coronary Stent in the treatment of
female patients with coronary artery lesions.
• A Randomized, Double blind placebo controlled, Parallel group trial to
assess the efficacy and safety of (________) for the prevention of
recurrent, symptomatic atria fibrillation.
Assignments:
• Project Management- Contract negotiation, contract management, outsourcing
management, timeline tracking and quality assurance.
• Clinical Research Associate- Site Selection, study initiation, monitoring
activities close-out visits, training/mentoring of CRA's.
Proficiencies: Administration, Clinical Research, Supervision, Education, Sales.
Therapeutic areas: Cardiovascular, Medical Devices, Respiratory.
Languages: Fully bilingual English-Spanish.