Suraksha Maharaj
CRA/MD
Johannesburg
Summary
Detail-oriented and versed in coordinating operations, managing sites and drafting detailed clinical reports. Knowledgeable about action planning, database locking and standard operating procedures. Diligent in performing studies aligned with good clinical practices, study-specific requirements and clinical monitoring plans. Has knowledge of company procedures, regulatory requirements and quality standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
5
5
Language
Work History
Clinical Research Associate
IQVIA
Johannesburg
02.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with clinical study site and sponsor to troubleshoot and provide solutions to study-related issues.
- Coordinated and scheduled protocol-related visits and required testing to demonstrate vigilance in patient safety, protocol compliance and data quality.
- Maintained site monitoring schedules to facilitate effective communication with members of clinical team.
- Promoted awareness of project-specific quality and
- Traveled to investigative sites to conduct site qualification, initiation, interim monitoring and close-out visits to maintain and enforce regulatory compliance.
- Liaised with clinical project leader to effectively resolve study-related issues.
- Adhered to procedures, practices and regulatory requirements to maintain health, safety and environmental compliance.
- Submitted routine reports and follow-up letters to facilitate internal and external communication.
- Liaised with department personnel to communicate important clinical data and events.
- Reviewed data queries and listings and worked with study centers to resolve data discrepancies.
- Reviewed clinical data, source documentation, case report forms and investigative site regulatory files to verify accuracy and completion.
- Reviewed participant eligibility and consent documentation to help researchers achieve accurate and meaningful results.
- Currently managing two studies and 5 sites.
Medical Doctor
Region 1 Medical Center
Pangasinan
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, recording patients' health histories and provided over 50 consultations weekly and established treatment options
- Dedicated hours per week as on-call physician at local hospital on junior Intern level
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations.
- Evaluated previously prescribed interventions for successes or failures and adjusted strategies
Part-Time ESL Language Teacher
Hanlin Kindergarden; West English, Lang n Kids, Suzhou
Suzhou
05.2014 - 09.2017
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results
- Increased pass rate by 15%.
Personal Assistant
Ditasa Head Office
Pretoria
09.2010 - 07.2012
- Arranged domestic and international travel plans and itineraries
- Switchboard managing over 30-40 calls per day, invoicing & requisition
- Forms, postage, booking meetings, managing electronic diary
- Liaising with staff and clients & satellite campuses registration and capturing of real estate applications, handling of students portfolio of evidences
- Used discretion when handling confidential information.
- Coordinated international and domestic travel logistics including flight itineraries, hotel reservations and car services.
Admin Clerk & Assistant
Viva Recycling and Packaging
Johannesburg
02.2008 - 08.2010
- Banking, performed financial transactions, salaries
- Watching over machinery process, sourcing out material
- Data capturing, invoicing & requisition forms, preparing presentations
- Liaising with staff and clients
- Managed over 50 customer calls per day
- Coordinated and maintained impressive office organization to keep facilities efficient, organized and professional
- Updated pricing, signage and displays to deliver accurate product information
- Engaged with customers online and attended in-person networking events to drive traffic and increase sales
- Provided direction, support and ongoing feedback to staff
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS): Medical - Medicine And Surgery
Texila American University
America 09.2013 - 10.2021
English Second Language (ESL) -
TEFL Universal
Online Course 04.2014 - 04.2014
Matric: Junior High Education -
Abbotts College - Silverlakes
Pretoria 09.2013 - 10.2021
Skills
Excellent communicationundefined
Certification
Good Clinical practice (GCP)
Timeline
Good Clinical practice (GCP)
04-2023
Clinical Research Associate
IQVIA
02.2023 - Current
OPD Dilemmas, updates & risk assessment
09-2021
Diagnosis of Thyroid Malignancy
09-2020
Medical Doctor
Region 1 Medical Center
05.2019 - 10.2021
Part-Time ESL Language Teacher
Hanlin Kindergarden; West English, Lang n Kids, Suzhou
05.2014 - 09.2017
English Second Language (ESL) -
TEFL Universal
04.2014 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS): Medical - Medicine And Surgery
Texila American University
09.2013 - 10.2021
Matric: Junior High Education -
Abbotts College - Silverlakes
09.2013 - 10.2021
Personal Assistant
Ditasa Head Office
09.2010 - 07.2012
Admin Clerk & Assistant
Viva Recycling and Packaging
02.2008 - 08.2010
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