CHRISTINE JOAN DUNCAN, MS, PMP
Kendall Park, NJ *8824
***************@*******.***
www.linkedin.com/in/duncanchristine/
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Certified PMP (Project Management Professional) with MS in pharmaceutical science and over 7 years pharmaceutical experience. Articulate communicator, ability to identify problems constructively and creatively solve them. Strong decision making, organization and prioritization skills. Adept at providing high throughput results in a fast paced environment and managing multiple projects concurrently. Seeking a position to help a company complete projects safely, on time and on budget.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Coordinated project team communications to acquire the information needed from various groups to assemble reports. These activities resulted in faster turn around times and the report being available to the program managers earlier than anticipated.
• Developed methods that allowed for the analysis of multiple studies concurrently. This greatly improved efficiency within the laboratory, reduced the amount of resources needed to complete sample analysis, increased output and reduced turn-around times.
• Earned over 30 performance awards in the categories of cross-functional teamwork and collaboration, shared accountability and transparency, listening and learning, and benchmark and continuously improve.
SKILLS
Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Access; Oracle Clinical, SAS, Isis, Information Management Systems (IMS), Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN), Documentum, Sharepoint, Ariba, Activity Base; Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Proofreading, 21CFR Part 11, Negotiation
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Ability to work under supervision a matrix environment and meet personal objectives while achieving departmental standards of performance.
• Performs a full range of advanced clerical and routine staff duties requiring the application of specific program knowledge and administrative and clerical skills in support of assigned programs, services, functions, special projects, and studies including in the areas of capital improvement program activities.
• Conducts a variety of projects for assigned areas; collects, compiles, and verifies data from various sources on a variety of specialized topics; participates in the preparation of reports that present data, identify alternatives, and make and justify recommendations.
• Performs a variety of special projects and assignments in assigned area including project processing functions and implementation and coordination of assigned program components and projects; assumes responsibility for the administration of assigned programs; assists with the development of policies and procedures; obtains resources; implements programs and monitor activities.
• Assumes responsibility for defining and documenting Information Management Systems processes and procedures; evaluates existing workflow, processes, and procedures to ensure they are current and meet any documented requirements; participates in the preparation of recommendations for changes; ensures documentation is current for audit purposes.
CHRISTINE DUNCAN tel: 614-***-**** email: ***************@*******.***
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
Oracle Clinical, Avtech Institute, 2014
Certificate of Completion, SAS Programming, Avtech Institute, 2012-2013
PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification, PMI, 2013
M.S., Pharmaceutical Science, The University of Mississippi
B.S., Botany, Minor in Chemistry, Oregon State University
AFFILIATIONS
American Chemical Society, Project Management Institute
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
XENOBIOTIC LABORATORIES, INC, Plainsboro, NJ 2012
Senior Staff Scientist (Metabolism, supported drug metabolism studies)
• Supported laboratory activities such as stocking supplies and equipment.
• Verified data and wrote and revised protocols, analytical methods and instrument Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Extracted and analyzed drug concentrations in matrix and tissue.
• Carried-out analytical methods for UPLC, HPLC and LC-MS/MS using Waters Alliance HPLC and Applied Biosystems API 3000 systems.
• Maintained laboratory instruments by conducting performance verifications.
MERCK RESEARCH LABORATORIES, Kenilworth, NJ 2004-2011
Associate Scientist (Discovery Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics)
Assistant Scientist (Discovery Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics)
Assistant Scientist (Drug Safety and Metabolism-Animal Health)
• Created projects, studies, assays, exported/imported files, analyzed data and performed PK calculations in Watson LIMS and imported results into Merck’s worldwide compound database.
• Participated as lead scientist for studies supporting exploratory drug metabolism: extracted and analyzed drug and metabolite concentrations in matrix and tissue.
• Supported laboratory activities including regulatory issues, method validation, archiving, stocking supplies and equipment, etc.; maintained laboratory instruments by conducting/scheduling preventative maintenance and performance verifications.
• Supported software validation by completing test scripts.
• Trained laboratory personnel on instrumentation, methods and software.
• Conducted literature searches.
• Developed analytical methods for LC-MS/MS using Waters Acquity UPLC and Applied Biosystems API 4000/5000 MS systems, quantify target compounds and identify metabolites, write and revise analytical methods and reports.
• Performed GLP and non-GLP studies supporting animal drug registration: extracted and analyzed target compounds in matrix and tissues using HPLC and LC-MS/MS, verified data and wrote/revised analytical methods, reports and SOP/LPs.
• Maintained laboratory test materials, test material logbook and associated records. Performed second scientist data review.
• Improved departmental safety by participating as the Chemical Hygiene Officer and as a first responder for the site-wide spill team.