CHIRAG PADHIAR
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Summary
A passionate, positive, proficient and dedicated individual with a desire to achieve, excel and evolve
Excellent years of work experience in clinical trials & product management
Detailed understanding of Data Management and Regulatory Documentation processes
Thorough knowledge of the execution of Paper & EDC trials
Hands-on work experience on Electronic Data Capture/Management systems like Medrio, Medidata Rave, Inform
Strong and comprehensive Clinical Data Management skills spanning from study start-up, study conduct and close out activities, with hands-on experience in following activities
Creation and review of Data Management Plan
Create Edit Checks Specification and UAT programmed edit checks
Perform data cleaning activities, such as issuing & closing queries
Generate progress report for the study team
Perform database locking
Experience in selection & designing of Case Report Form pages and database building activities
Sound understanding of medical coding using MedDRA and WHO Drug dictionaries
Extremely data-oriented approach with proficiency in tracking, reconciling, formatting and reporting data as required
Experience in the compilation, updating and maintaining of Trial Master Files (TMF)
Involved in developing/reviewing departmental SOPs and Guidelines
Working knowledge and practical understanding of all applicable FDA/EMA/International/ICH GCP regulations and guidelines relating to Drugs, Biologics and Medical Devices
Extensively strategic, detail oriented, creative and quality oriented approach to work
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and written/verbal communication skills Education
Northeastern University Boston, MA
Master of Science in Project Management, concentration Clinical Trial Design, Expected 07/2018 Course work: Human Experimentation, Regulatory Affairs Strategic Planning Management, Clinical Trial Design Optimization, Validation & Auditing of Clinical Trial, Leading Remote Project Teams, Risk Management, Scope Management, Project Management Practices, Project Scheduling & Cost Planning, Principles of Agile Project Management
L.J Institute of Pharmacy Gujarat, India
Bachelors of Pharmacy
Course work: Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Formulation Development and Design, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Technology, Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology, Phytopharmaceuticals Skills & Achievements
Computer skills:
Medidata Rave 5.6.4 – CDMS tool
Medrio EDC (version 34) – EDC software
Inform 4.6 – EDC CDMS
MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access, Project
Jreview 11.0.1 – Analytical tool
ePro – Clinik
Minitab, Adobe, SharePoint, Salesforce CRM, SQL, Jira Regulatory skills:
IRB requirements, developing clinical protocols, ethical issues involved in clinical trials and CTA filings
CRF, SAE reporting, regulations pertaining to international clinical trials and IRB review Noteworthy Achievements
Provisional PATENT registered for the work amid graduation in field of Pharmacy
Six Sigma certification
Experience Highlights
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, India
Clinical Data Manager (11/2015 – 12/2016)
Supported and managed multiple activities of clinical trials from protocol development, UAT to database cleaning and database lock activities in MEDIDATA RAVE, delivering benchmark data quality for analysis and regulatory submission
Ensured regulatory compliance with affiliated vendors and different investigational sites with predefined company SOPs, FDA and ICH guidelines
Contributed and worked with principal investigator(PI) and sub PI, Clinical Program manager, CRA, Statistical Programmer and Biostatistician, Regulatory department as well as project management staff to deliver project objective within provided timeline
Executed tasks like User acceptance testing (UAT), reports generation, reports review, risk management, query management, Serious Adverse Events reconciliation, Lab reconciliation, medical coding using MedDRA, WHO DD
Interacted extensively with the Clinical Data Coordinator, the Study Specific Programmer in facilitating the timely closure of errors, missing information, discrepancies with appropriate audit trail in clinical research database
Reviewed and identified data queries(DQs) for eCRF (depending upon audits, internal team review and report) to ensure quality of the data
Handled communication and interactions between CRO’s and vendors (local or central labs.) for collection, transfer of the study specific data collection Systopic Labs., India
Product Manager (12/2013 - 11/2015)
Contributed as point of first reference for all product related enquiries and work collaboratively with colleagues in Clinical Research and Regulatory to address any issues that may arise
Reviewed product data to ensure that the field force is kept up to date on new developments regarding the companies or competitor’s products
Developed annual marketing plan for controlling advertising, promotion and sales aids in accordance with the annual marketing plan and liaised with the advertising agency regarding the product campaign including journal advertising, direct mail and conferences
Managed the sales team with the necessary technical expertise to enable them to sell the product. This involves printed and electronic promotional material, product training, and relevant clinical papers
Responsible for preparing product forecasts, and constantly monitoring inventory levels held at central and interstate warehouses including communication with production (locally and globally) to ensure supply timelines
Introduced new products to market by analyzing proposed product requirements and product development programs; preparing return-on-investment analyses; establishing time schedules with engineering and manufacturing
Reviewed product data to ensure that the field force is kept up to date on new developments regarding the companies or competitor’s products as well assessed market competition by comparing the company's product to competitors' products ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Drafted an Informed Consent, Protocol, SOP, Investigator Brochure, pre-IND meeting request and an IND submission in electronic Common Technical Document format as a part of academic project to enhance good documentation practices.
Poster presentation on “Product Development Cycle” at Pharma Venture 2013, Gujarat, India
Attended a seminar on “Innovation in Pharmaceutical Industry: From Drug Development to Distribution”, Gujarat, India
Active participation in Scientific Session of 61st Indian Pharmaceutical Congress, Gujarat, India SEMINARS ATTENDED
Attended in state level seminar on " Polymorphism and Genotype – Phenotype correlation of drug response in Indian Population", Gujarat, India
Attended state level workshop on "Hands on training workshop on Preclinical Research"
Presented poster on "Reversal of Type II Diabetes" at National Level Symposium
Attended state level seminar on " Novel Targets in oncology", Hyderabad, India
Attended workshop on "Emerging Trends In Pharmaceutical Sciences"