Olanrewaju Onala (MD)
Email: ***************@*****.***
Professional summary:
Over 15 years of clinical experience and healthcare industry.
Good experience in clinical research and clinical data analysis, ability to analyze data, derived dataset, create tables, merge tables, graphical representations and make informed recommendations.
Very good knowledge of medical terminologies and understanding of clinical research regulatory guidelines.
Knowledge of the FDA guidance, regulatory compliance, and Good clinical practice (GCP).
Good understanding of basic clinical research data like adverse events, laboratory data, vitals, and demographic data.
Experience in collection, collation and cleaning of data, ability to resolve data related issues.
Good understanding of the importance of data integrity and ability to check it.
Excellent organizational skills, analytical mindset, and strong attention to detail.
Company: Bio reference Laboratory, Elmwood Park, NJ. March 2016 -September 2018.
Position: Clinical Research Coordinator/Laboratory Manager.
Responsibilities:
Hired, trained laboratory workers to meet and exceed goals.
Provided scientific and medical protocol inputs in new and emerging business solution technologies.
Ensure the integrity and management of laboratory data.
Developed and implemented continuous improvement of laboratory tools and equipment,
Enhance the laboratory data collection and storage techniques through usage of appropriate software and tools.
Worked with cross functional and site leaders to create future improvement roadmaps with clear executable plans.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Follows written lab procedures for the correct handling and processing of specimens. Performs lab procedures of moderate and high complexity in accordance with standards set forth in sectional laboratory procedures.
Maintains an up to date working knowledge of all technical procedures in the department and operations of all instrumentation. Reviews all pertinent SOPMs. Manipulate and operate simple and complex laboratory equipment including computers; may perform maintenance and limited tear down and replacement of parts of laboratory equipment; problem-solve equipment malfunctions.
Assists in the orientation and training of new employees. Participates in the training of technical staff and monitors their progress with supervisor. Serves as a resource to peers and other personnel.
Performs quality control procedures established for each method and maintains accurate records. Reviews and analyzes quality control data, identifies QC trends or problems, makes judgments, and takes appropriate corrective action. Prior to releasing any test results. (If applicable)
Operates laboratory instruments and performs routine maintenance & procedural calibrations. Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and documents all lab instrument and / or reagent problems. Performs preventative and corrective maintenance/repairs and maintains records of actions. Contact technical services representatives when necessary to resolve problems.
Reviews accuracy and completeness of results prior to releasing in the Laboratory Information System (if applicable). Recognizes unexpected or unreasonable results and/or testing delays.
Follows protocols for acceptance/rejection of patient results.
Locating and transporting specimens as per company standards and protocols.
Completes routine and STAT testing within acceptable turn-around time guidelines.
Reviews Pending Logs, research, and resolves missing specimen issues. If unable to resolve the issue, then the issue must be given to someone on the next shift to continue the process to resolve. If no resolution can be found, the supervisor should be notified.
Participates in the evaluation and development of new procedures, methods, and instruments.
Follows written lab procedures for the correct handling and processing of specimens. Performs lab procedures of moderate and high complexity in accordance with standards set forth in sectional laboratory procedures.
Maintains an up to date working knowledge of all technical procedures in the department and operations of all instrumentation. Reviews all pertinent SOPMs. Manipulate and operate simple and complex laboratory equipment including computers; may perform maintenance and limited tear down and replacement of parts of laboratory equipment; problem-solve equipment malfunctions.
Assists in the orientation and training of new employees. Participates in the training of technical staff and monitors their progress with supervisor. Serves as a resource to peers and other personnel.
Performs quality control procedures established for each method and maintains accurate records. Reviews and analyzes quality control data, identifies QC trends or problems, makes judgments, and takes appropriate corrective action. Prior to releasing any test results. (If applicable)
Operates laboratory instruments and performs routine maintenance & procedural calibrations. Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and documents all lab instrument and / or reagent problems. Performs preventative and corrective maintenance/repairs and maintains records of actions. Contact technical services representatives when necessary to resolve problems.
Reviews accuracy and completeness of results prior to releasing in the Laboratory Information System (if applicable). Recognizes unexpected or unreasonable results and/or testing delays.
Follows protocols for acceptance/rejection of patient results.
Locating and transporting specimens as per company standards and protocols.
Completes routine and STAT testing within acceptable turn-around time guidelines.
Reviews Pending Logs, research, and resolves missing specimen issues. If unable to resolve the issue, then the issue must be given to someone on the next shift to continue the process to resolve. If no resolution can be found, the supervisor should be notified.
Participates in the evaluation and development of new procedures, methods, and instruments.
Company: General Hospital, Lagos Nigeria.
Position: Chief Medical Officer/Clinical Data Coordinator Jan 2014 – Dec 2016
Responsibilities:
Led and developed a team of state and regional medical directors.
Directed overall delivery of patient-focused care and Clinical research, planning, development, and execution.
Aid with healthcare projects through analytic software tools (Tableau).
Formulated procedure for extraction, transformation, and integration of healthcare data.
Provided leadership and management to the clinical division alongside the management team.
Coordinated with the technical team for research and evaluation of healthcare and operational problems.
Coordinated the critical review and revision of the existing systems for update and enhancement.
Coordinated the clinical research procedures and ensured data integrity.
Helped with quantitative data analysis with healthcare biometric and survey data.
Led key opinion leader’s interactions for multiple research projects.
Led the execution of the scientific and medical research plans for multiple therapeutics and disease areas, drugs, medical devices through efficient data analysis.
Provided medical insights and review for clinical research, synopsis, and design.
Provided medical lead on clinical research projects, including protocol development, data analysis and publication on National Research on perinatal mortality and morbidity in Nigeria, published in July 2011.
Ensured research registries are conducted according to all applicable guidelines, regulations, and protocols.
Company: Badagry General Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria.
Position: Deputy Director (Medical) Jan. 2012 -Dec. 2013
Responsibilities:
Led the execution of scientific and medical affairs plans for multiple therapeutic and disease area drug/devices conducted within the hospital.
Organized advisory boards, steering committee, and key opinion leader inputs on how to develop and implement improved screening, diagnosis, and treatment methods.
Provided medical insights and review for clinical research synopsis and design.
Managed team of Medical Doctors and Nurses.
Led key opinion leaders (KOL) interactions for multiple research projects and patient management.
Prepared overall medical affairs plan, strategy, and budget.
Assistant Medical Director
General Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria. Feb. 2007-Dec 2011
Responsibilities:
Led Medical Affairs and investigator sponsored research projects.
Provided medical lead on clinical research projects including protocol development, data analysis.
Developed and implemented policies and procedures for development of medical and technical information for hospital, state, and government use.
Led clinical research projects including protocol development, data analysis, publication, improved hospital guidance for Tuberculosis treatment and management unit of the Hospital.
Provided daily clinical consultations for over 30 patients.
Led drug and device studies for screening, diagnosis and treatment of Diabetes and Hypertension.
Badagry General Hospital
Senior Medical Officer Jan. 2003 – Dec 2006
Responsibilities:
Provided clinical consultations for over 30 patients thrice weekly.
Trained and supervised new recruited medical officers in providing high quality patient care.
Engaged in and supervised regular clinical ward rounds.
Supervised the Establishment of the Tuberculosis Treatment and management unit of the Hospital.
Steered the collation and evaluation of clinical data on the incidence and impact of some common diseases within the community.
Head of Department of Medical outpatient unit with excellent result in reducing patient waiting time and overall treatment output.
Technical Skills
Programing language
Python
R
SQL
Data Analytic Tools
Tableau
Spreadsheet
Excel
Operating Systems
Windows
Firefox
Types of SAS
Base SAS
Advance SAS
Computer Skills
Excel
MS Office
Certifications
Clinical Research Coordinator Nov. 2021
Google Professional Data Analytics (in view).
Education:
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, May 1999
University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.