Cátia Coito
Regensdorf, Zurich
Summary
Professional with an extensive background in clinical trial coordination. Successfully contributed to the execution of multiple clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and timelines. Demonstrated expertise in handling multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments, leveraging strong organizational and communication skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Clinical Trial Coordinator (under Assign.)
MSD Switzerland
06.2024 - Current
- Maintained a high level of ethical conduct throughout all aspects of clinical trials, ensuring adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and other relevant regulations.
- Managed essential document storage (eTMF, Veeva Vault), ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements and easy access for audits or inspections.
- Served as the Safety Reporting Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Regulatory Clinical Trial Coordinator (CTC) Expert, sharing best practices, providing training and support to junior CTCs, and recommending ongoing process improvements, while also acting as the point of contact for the Regulator CTC Team.
- Participated in the preparation and review of regulatory & ERC submissions, ensuring accurate representation of trial data and compliance with relevant guidelines.
- Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering a collaborative work environment that encouraged ongoing professional development and growth.
- Improved communication between cross-functional teams, leading to increased efficiency in meeting project objectives.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Clinical Trial Coordinator
MSD Switzerland
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Participated in cross-functional team meetings to provide updates on clinical trial progress and discuss potential areas for improvement or optimization.
- Assisted in the preparation of regulatory and ERC submissions, ensuring the completeness and accuracy of all required documentation in accordance with local laws and strict adherence to regulations and protocols.
- Ensured timely reporting of adverse events, maintaining patient safety throughout the course of the trial, serving as the Safety Reporting Subject Matter Expert (SME) backup.
- Maintained compliance with study protocols, ensuring accurate documentation of all study-related activities.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Clinical Trial Coordinator
IQVIA AG, Under Contract for MSD Switzerland
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Maintained compliance with study protocols, ensuring accurate documentation of all study-related activities.
- Participated in cross-functional team meetings to provide updates on trial progress and discuss potential areas for improvement or optimization.
- Assisted in the preparation of regulatory & EC submissions, ensuring completeness and accuracy of all required documentation.
- Supported efforts to improve operational efficiency within the clinical trials department through process improvements and best practice sharing.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently without compromising quality or attention to detail.
Education
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Health University of Applied Sciences Tyrol FhG
Innsbruck, Austria09-2023
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Higher Technical School (HF), Medical Education
Berne, Switzerland09-2019
Skills
- Adverse event reporting
- Good clinical practice
- Regulatory & ERC submissions
- Training and Mentoring
- Clinical operations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Leadership skills & Decision-making
- Problem-solving abilities
Languages
Portuguese, German, Swiss German
Native language
French
Upper intermediate
B2
Italian
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Senior Clinical Trial Coordinator (under Assign.)
MSD Switzerland
06.2024 - Current
Clinical Trial Coordinator
MSD Switzerland
07.2023 - 05.2024
Clinical Trial Coordinator
IQVIA AG, Under Contract for MSD Switzerland
03.2022 - 06.2023
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Health University of Applied Sciences Tyrol FhG
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Higher Technical School (HF), Medical Education
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