Kelly Caroline Guimarães Mattana
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Washington, DC 20001
SUMMARY
Detail-oriented Pharmacist professional with +7 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs in international clinical trials at pharmaceutical company and CRO (Contract Research organization). My greatest strength is time management. It enables me to initiate and close projects ahead of schedule. Currently, I am pursuing a Master’s degree in Project Management.
EXPERIENCE
Georgetown University – Lombardi Cancer Center Washington, DC
Clinical Trial Assistant August 2016 – January 2017
Reviewed data management system (e-CRF) completion for quality control.
Supported the study research coordinator to submit new trials and protocol amendments to FDA and IRBs.
Coordinated to the exportation of investigational products.
Novo Nordisk S/A (Danish Pharmaceutical Company) São Paulo, Brazil
Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist in Clinical Trials November, 2012 – April, 2016
Submitted 20 international clinical trials in diabetes, obesity and hemophilia to the Brazilian Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) and IRBs.
Reviewed informed consent form to comply with ICH-GCP, SOPs, and ethical and regulatory regulations.
Prepared annual reports for submission to the Brazilian Health Surveillance Agency.
Reduced the timelines of regulatory approval in 20% by applying updating templates and benchmarking the best practices.
Controlled clinical trials timeline for approval and initiation in Brazil.
Negotiated timelines with the Principal Investigators and regulatory staff for submission to IRBs.
Reviewed the SOP of pharmacovigilance by creating a workflow for Serious Adverse Events (SAE) distribution and submission.
Answered queries raised by the Brazilian Health Surveillance Agency and IRBs.
Trained study coordinators of 15 clinical sites on the submission process to the IRB.
Trained interns and new employees in their roles in the clinical trials department.
Trained the clinical trials team on e-TMF (Trial Master File) system.
Eurotrials (Portuguese Contract Research Organization) São Paulo, Brazil
Clinical Trials Specialist July, 2010 – November, 2012
Submitted 30 clinical trials in inflammation, cardiovascular, oncology and medical devices to IRBs and the Brazilian Health Surveillance Agency.
Coordinated 22 contracts signatures to initiate sites in Brazil.
Adapted 8 informed consent form to comply with ethical and regulatory regulations.
Performed drug accountability during monitoring visits.
Collected documents during 3 Site Initiation Visits (SIV) and 2 Quality Visits (QV).
Collected and reviewed essential documents for the study initiation inn Brazil (FDA1572, CV, financial disclosure, site staff certifications).
Givaudan do Brasil Ltda. (Swiss manufacturer of flavors and fragrances) São Paulo, Brazil
Administrative Assistant July, 2009 – June, 2010
Updated Latin American systems for fragrances production in Brazil and Argentina.
Prepared regulatory affairs documents for fragrances approval in Brazil.
EDUCATION
Georgetown University Washington, DC
Master of Science in Project Management Expected July, 2017
Relevant Coursework: Ethics; Risk Management; Project Planning; Project Execution; Communication for Managers; Project Analytics.
GPA: 3.89
Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV) São Paulo, Brazil
Certificate in Business Management December, 2015
Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV) São Paulo, Brazil
Certificate in Project Management December, 2014
University of São Paulo (USP) São Paulo, Brazil
Bachelor of Pharmacy and Biochemistry December, 2012
Relevant Coursework: Physiology, Human Anatomy, Immunology, Pharmacodynamic, and Pharmacokinetics.
VOLUNTEER
PMI – Project Management Institute Washington, DC
Volunteer March, 2017
Assisted in the organization of the Monthly Chapter Event.
Novo Nordisk S/A São Paulo, Brazil
Member of the Board of the Take Action Committee January, 2014 – December, 2014
Selected projects to receive investments per the company’s goals and culture.
Coordinated social projects: donation of clothing, toys and food to daycare centers.
Participated as doctor clown to attend hospitalized children and adults.
COURSES
2016 PDA/FDA Joint Regulatory Conference and PDA Data Integrity Workshop Washington, DC
September, 2016
FDA- Regulatory Education for Industry (REDI) – Fall Conference Silver Spring, MD
September, 2016
SKILLS
Languages: Portuguese (native); English (fluent); and Spanish (intermediate level)
Excellent interpersonal skills
Efficient time management skills
Detail oriented and self-motivated
Knowledge of MS Project
PUBLICATIONS
Kelly Silva et al., “Structured lipids obtained by chemical interesterification of olive oil and palm stearin” in Food Science and Technology, vol. 43, no. 5, pp. 752-758, 2010.
Co-author - Kelly Silva et al., “Effects of chemical interesterification on physicochemical properties of blends of palm stearin and palm olein” in Food Research International - FOOD RES INT 2009 vol. 42, no. 9, pp. 1287-1294.
Co-author - Kelly Silva et al., “Interesterification of Lard and Soybean Oil Blends Catalyzed by Immobilized Lipase in a Continuous Packed Bed Reactor” in Journal of the American Oil Chemists Society - JAMER OIL CHEM SOC, pp. 1-9.
AWARDS:
University of São Paulo (USP) São Paulo, Brazil
Best oral presentation at the Pharmaceutical Science and Technology Week of USP September, 2009
Scientific paper: “Structured lipids obtained by chemical interesterification of olive oil and palm stearin”