Melany May M. Dalida, RN
2281 Flerida Street, Pandacan,
Manila City, Philippines
Contact No. +63 917 680 8094
Email add: [email protected]
Personal Statement
Working as a clinical research associate for more than 5 years, I have gained experiences that highly contributed to my expertise on the clinical trial field. These experiences did not just taught me to be a better site monitor but they also improved my skills in interacting with all research stakeholders in a professional manner, and heightened my passion in working with industries to provide better options for healthcare.
Possessing prior knowledge on medical science thru my nursing education, clinical and community nursing research, and clinical research trials, I am currently looking for a position with a reputable organization.
Key Strengths:
· A sharp analytical mind able to think laterally and see the big picture.
· Enthusiastic and positive with the ability to be diplomatic and tactful.
· Passionate in working in an industry that seeks to provide better health outcomes.
· Strong communication and presentation – able to build relationships on all levels.
· A supportive team member – with initiative to seek extra responsibilities to achieve team goals and the ability to work unsupervised.
· A natural leader who is a willing teacher and mentor.
· Observant with excellent attention to detail.
· Able to make decisions and solve problems within corporate guidelines.
· High organised – able to juggle multiple tasks and responsibilities.
· Over-all a multi-skilled achiever suitable to challenging areas of responsibility.
· Highly trained on ICH/GCP guidelines and knowledge on drug development.
· Strong computer and internet skills including knowledge of MS-Office products such as Excel, Word
· Client focused approach to work, ability to interact professionally within a client organization
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of the Philippines Manila, 2002 – 2007
Registered Nurse, Nurse Licensure Exam, June 2007
Summary
Over 5 years of experience working in clinical research as a Clinical Research Associate.
Phase IV Trial Experience: Flu
Phase III Trial Experience: Flu (Pediatrics), Meningococcal (Pediatrics), Meningococcal (Adults), Cardiovascular (DVT), Cardiovascular (MI), Asthma, Gastrointestinal, Oncology
Phase II Trial Experience: Typhoid, Dengue
Phase I Trial Experience: Chronic Hepatitis B, Device
WORK EXPERIENCE
January 2015 to Present
Clinical Research Associate II
Quintiles Philippines, Inc.
Pasig City, Philippines
Job Description
· Mentoring of new Clinical Research Associates (1-2)
· Act as the main line of communication between the sponsor and the investigator
· Verifying that all research staff, facilities and investigational products have adequate qualifications and resources and these remain adequate throughout
· Responsible for the safety and proper conduct throughout the trial
· Verifying that the investigator follows the approved protocol and all GCP procedures
· Verifying that source data/documents and other trial records are accurate, complete, and maintained
· Adverse events, concomitant medications, and inter current illnesses are reported in accordance with the protocol on the CRFs
· Conduct co-monitoring activities with new employees
Projects handled:
1. Monitoring and site management of 6 sites in the Philippines with around 100 subjects for a Phase III oncology trial
2. Monitoring and site management of 2 sites in the Philippines with around 80 subjects for a Phase III cardiovascular study
3. Site initiation of 2 sites in the Philippines with target of 10 subjects for a Phase I infectious disease trial (Chronic Hepatitis B – involved both device and IP, first in human)
4. Site initiation of 1 site in the Philippines with target of 20 subjects for a Phase III gastrointestinal study
5. Monitoring and site management of 1 site in the Philippines with 330 subjects for a Phase II Dengue study
6. Site selection of 6 sites in the Philippines for a Phase III asthma trial
7. Site selection and SIV of 1 site in the Philippines for a Dengue epidemiological study
March 2014 to December 2014
Clinical Research Associate II
Covance Philippines
Makati City, Philippines
Job Description:
· Responsible for the independent preparation, review and approval of country related submission packages in accordance with ICH, GCP and all applicable regulations, laws and other guidelines and ethical standards – within specific timelines and quality standards;
· Responsible for independent preparation, review and approval of site level critical documents for Investigational Product (IP) release in accordance with regulatory / sponsor requirements – within specific timelines and quality standards;
· Work with sites to finalize Site Specific Informed Consent Forms in accordance with Covance, site and sponsor specifications.
· Accountable for the collation and verification of the submission documentation in assigned countries; accountable for the dispatch and tracking of submissions to CA, ECs and other bodies as appropriate in assigned countries.
· Review and negotiate Investigator contracts and budgets. Use sponsor approved fallback language and budget parameters appropriately.
· Maintain communication with Investigative sites, Sponsors and internal personnel regarding status of contract and contract-related documents.
· Perform feasibility studies
Projects handled:
1. Lead CRA for a Phase III Global Influenza Vaccine Study (Total of 6 Sites with 200-400 subjects each)
2. Monitoring and site management of 1 site in the Philippines with 600 subjects for a Phase III Global Influenza Vaccine Study
3. Monitoring and Site management of 1 site in the Philippines for a Phase III DVT Study
June 2013 to February 2014
Clinical Research Associate II
Parexel International
Makati, City
Job Description:
· Implements and monitor assigned trials
· Ensures that study activities in each study site are in line with the timelines set by the international/regional study team
· Monitors and coordinates clinical studies as part of Novartis global vaccines operations, respecting ICH-GCP guidelines, local regulatory requirements and specific Novartis SOP
· Ensures that clinical trial data are accurate and valid for further statistical evaluation and clinical report
· Involved in study set-up activities in the country including study budget planning and investigator site selection
· In-charge of Investigator site set-up, initiation and site closure activities
· Provides Good Clinical Practice, protocol-specific and other relevant training to Investigator study teams
· Responsible for safety and pharmacovigilance reporting to Central Safety, investigators and regulatory authorities
· Accountable for the shipment and proper handling of investigational product, clinical trial supplies and biological specimen
· Initiates and conducts Local/ Regional Investigator(s) and Monitor(s) Meetings
Projects handled:
1. Lead CRA in the Philippines of a Phase III Meningococcal Vaccine Study
2. Start-Up, monitoring and site management of 2 site in the Philippines with 450 subjects for a Phase III Meningococcal Vaccine Study in Pediatrics
3. Start-Up, monitoring and site management of 1 site in the Philippines with 150 subjects for a Phase III Meningococcal Vaccine Study in adults o Monitoring of 2 sites in Philippines with 400 subjects for an HPV Study in adults
October 2010 to June 2013
Clinical Research Associate
Novartis Healthcare Philippines
Makati City, Philippines
Job Description
· Implements and monitor assigned trials
· Ensures that study activities in each study site are in line with the timelines set by the international/regional study team
· Monitors and coordinates clinical studies as part of Novartis global vaccines operations, respecting ICH-GCP guidelines, local regulatory requirements and specific Novartis SOP
· Ensures that clinical trial data are accurate and valid for further statistical evaluation and clinical report
· Involved in study set-up activities in the country including study budget planning and investigator site selection
· In-charge of Investigator site set-up, initiation and site closure activities
· Provides Good Clinical Practice, protocol-specific and other relevant training to Investigator study teams
· Responsible for safety and pharmacovigilance reporting to Central Safety, investigators and regulatory authorities
· Accountable for the shipment and proper handling of investigational product, clinical trial supplies and biological specimen
· Initiates and conducts Local/ Regional Investigator(s) and Monitor(s) Meetings
Projects handled:
1. Lead Unblinded CRA in the Philippines for a Phase III Influenza Vaccine Study in Pediatrics with 2,000 subjects
2. Unblinded monitoring, site management, and close-out of 3 sites in the Philippines for a Phase III Influenza Vaccine Study in Pediatrics
3. Unblinded monitoring, site management, and close-out of 2 sites in the Philippines for a Phase III Influenza Vaccine in Pediatrics
4. Start-Up of 6 sites in the Philippines for a Phase III Influenza Vaccine Study in Pediatrics o Start-Up of 5 sites in the Philippines for a Phase IV (Post Marketing Commitment to US FDA) Influenza Vaccine in adults
5. Lead CRA in the Philippines of a Phase II Global Typhoid Glycoconjugate Vaccine Study
6. Start-Up, monitoring, site management and close-out of 1 site in the Philippines with 160 subjects for a Phase II Global Typhoid Glycoconjugate Vaccine Study
7. Monitoring, site management, and close-out of 3 sites in the Philippines for a Phase III Influenza Vaccine Study in Pediatrics
May 2008 to September 2010
Dialysis Nurse
FMC Renal Care Corp.
Makati City, Philippines
Job Description:
· Functions as part of the hemodialysis healthcare team as a staff registered nurse to ensure provision of quality patient care on a daily basis in accordance with policies, procedures, and training
· Provides safe and effective delivery of care to patients with ESRD
· Accurately implements treatment therapy as indicated
· Communicates problems concerns to the Clinical Manager or Physician
· Initiates initial nursing assessment and ongoing evaluation and documentation of patient care needs according to the company’s policies and procedures
January 2008 to September 2010 (Part time)
Denial Management Consultant
M&R Consulting, Inc.
Frisco Texas, USA
Job Description:
· Provides retrospective medical chart review services, which includes making determinations to address lack of medical information and/or medical necessity and relatedness of service issues
· Supplies the necessary medical expertise to review and analyze the hospital stay or physician charts and ensure payment
· This is a telecommute position offering a chance to work from home at your own time.
TRAININGS ATTENDED
Mentoring Program
January 28, 2016
Quintiles
Oncology Training
Quintiles Philippines
January 27-28, 2016
Quintiles Philippines
Onboarding Training, Sponsor-specific
Quintiles Philippines
August 24-28, 2015
Paris, France
Barnett International
Good Clinical Practice
April 21, 2015
Quintiles Philippines
Good Clinical Practice Training (GCP Training)
Maureen Stannard
Potencium Global Consultancy and Training
April 22 to 24, 2012
Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel
Bangkok, Thailand
GCP-NIH Training
29 Feb 2012
6 hour module Online GCP-NIH Training
National Institute of Health /NIDA Clinical Trial Network
Assertive Communication for Novartis Vaccine and Clinical R & D
PROSEC
October 3 to 4, 2011
Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics
Novartis Healthcare Philippines, Inc.
Makati City
Dangerous Goods Training for Transporting Infectious Substances and Diagnostics Specimen by Air
World Courier
April 5, 2011
Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics
Novartis Healthcare Philippines, Inc.
Makati City
Good Clinical Practice for Investigators and Staff Training (GCP Training)
Feb.28 & March 2, 2011
National Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory
Research Institute for Tropical Medicine
Muntinlupa City
Clinical R & D International Newcomers’ Training
Nov.17-25, 2010
Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics
Novartis Healthcare Philippines, Inc.
Makati City
Interests
· Travelling with family
· Reading Books (Fiction and Non-fiction)
· Singing
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
· Good in oral Tagalog, English and written communication
· Computer Literate (Microsoft word, Microsoft excel, Microsoft Powerpoint)
· Electronic Data Capture: Inform, Rave
ACHIEVEMENTS
4th Quarter 2015: WWD Quintiles Award
Recognition for contributions for the 4th quarter of 2015
October 2014
Recipient of Covance Award
Recognition for the excellent contributions for the month leading a study team for the year 2014
January – March 2012
Recipient of Novartis Daisy Award
Recognition for the excellent contributions for the month of May- August 2011
September 2011
Recipient of Novartis Crystal Award
Recognition for the excellent contributions for the month of September 2011
May- August 2011
Recipient of Novartis Daisy Award
Recognition for the excellent contributions for the month of May- August 2011
Graduated Salutatorian