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Durai Nithish Kumar Balasubramanian

Durai Nithish Kumar Balasubramanian

London

Summary

Highly certified clinical research coordinator with proficiency in clinical research, data management, and regulatory compliance. Drawing from extensive experience in academic and pharmaceutical research, I excel in optimizing research methodologies, ensuring ethical standards, and guiding diverse research teams. Committed to advancing innovative enterprises through adept research coordination and insightful analytical contributions. Vast familiarity with both medical practice and clinical research. Show a comprehensive grasp of ICH-GCP, company protocols, regulations, methodology, and monitoring criteria. Effectively interact with medical staff, colleagues, and study subjects. Uphold professionalism while aligning with ethical standards. Recognized for proactive approach, adept planning, efficient task and time management, flexibility, and robust problem-solving skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Research Coordinator

Accellacare Icon plc
09.2022 - Current
  • Optimized patient recruitment processes, leading to a 25% rise in clinical trial enrollments and significantly accelerating trial initiation.
  • Launched and implemented a Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS), which enhanced data capture and reporting efficiency by 40%.
  • Boosted adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Protocol guidelines by 40% through the strategic overhaul of training workshops for research staff.
  • Improved patient education approaches, resulting in a 20% increase in Informed Consent rates and enhanced patient engagement.
  • Supervised cross-functional clinical research teams, achieving a 20% boost in overall team productivity.
  • Trained new Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs) in study-specific procedures, improving team competency and facilitating the launch of additional trials.
  • Led a patient-centric initiative that addressed administrative and logistical issues, boosting patient participation satisfaction by 25%.
  • Managed clinical research activities for five major studies, resulting in a 10% increase in successful trial completions.
  • Oversaw investigational medication inventory, decreasing waste and errors by 25% through precise tracking.
  • Worked closely with investigators to guarantee adherence to study protocols, achieving 100% compliance across all assigned trials.
  • Enabled the integration of digital documentation tools, enhancing data accuracy and accessibility for the research team.
  • Worked in research projects such as osteoarthritis, COPD, psoriasis, and cancer screening investigations.
  • Competently carried out the whole spectrum of protocol and patient assessments, including vital sign and ECG monitoring as well as safety and effectiveness evaluations.
  • Maintenance of study regulator records, such as drug accountability logs, blood sample logs, shipment logs and site delegation/training logs.
  • Have experience in programs such as iMedidata, EDC Medidata Rave, Oracle Clinical/TMS.
  • Led an initiative focused on refining patient follow-up protocols, resulting in a 25% decrease in response time.
  • Maintained up-to-date medical records, ensuring 100% accuracy of information regarding protocol and case reports for each trial, devised flow sheets, and determined subject eligibility.
  • Adapting to new and creative approaches for patient screening difficulties and fast-paced workplaces.

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Health Services Laboratories
08.2021 - 02.2023
  • Oversaw the preparation of more than 300 daily samples, ensuring accurate labeling and smooth processing throughout the lab.
  • Supervised a team of three in upholding a strict sanitation regimen, which boosted efficiency in equipment sterilization processes by 20%.
  • Offered essential assistance in quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Skilled in using software's such as Win path and Cerebro.
  • Conducted routine checks on laboratory equipments, resulting in a 10% decrease in downtime.
  • Arranged safety training sessions for new laboratory staff, leading to a 15% decrease in accidents and safety incidents.
  • Developed and upheld an inventory database that enhanced material monitoring, resulting in a 25% decrease in time allocated to inventory management.
  • Consistently met production deadlines by working in team of 4.
  • Documented processes and SOPs to enforce adherence to established methods.

Student Representative

University of Brighton
10.2020 - 06.2021
  • Self-organized to assist other students in my course
  • Contact module leaders and attended staff meetings
  • Presented positive and negative feedback to staff and other student representatives at relevant meetings to promote informed decision-making on new policies.
  • Represented the views of students on matters relating to the student learning experience.
  • Consistently worked to improve student learning experiences in partnership with Students' Association by creating solutions to long-standing problems.
  • Produced clear written communication in form of emails and website copy to circulate information to students.
  • Took part in review panels for annual monitoring of programmes of study or periodic reviews of departments.

Hospital placement

Luton and Dunstable Hospital
08.2017 - 08.2017
  • The work placement I undertook for a week at this hospital enabled me to recognize how the development in technology allows medical professionals to help treat a patient.
  • As a result of my experience in the respiratory department, I've gained a better understanding of the technologies and instruments used to assess patients' lung capacity, such as spirometry.
  • I was able to identify the roles of all the health care roles.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science Bsc (Hons)

University of Brighton
2021

A-Levels -

Overton Grange School
Sutton, CHW
2018

GCSEs -

Southborough High School
Surbiton, KTT
2015

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic data capture systems (eg, iMedidata RAVE, Flatiron Vessel and Oracle EDC)
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently
  • Knowledge of clinical research regulations and guidelines
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Screening process knowledge
  • Serious adverse event (SAE) reporting
  • Good clinical practice (GCP) understanding
  • Quality assurance controls
  • Study protocols
  • International Council for Harmonization (ICH) regulations
  • Laboratory quality assurance
  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines

Certification

  • ICON Plc ICH-GCP certified
  • ILS certified

Accomplishments

  • Student representative for Biomedical science (year 3)
  • Prefect in Southborough High School
  • 100% attendance
  • Duke of Edinburgh award
  • I have participated in various music competitions and won 3rd prize in the Croydon music festival

Languages

Tamil
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Clinical Research Coordinator

Accellacare Icon plc
09.2022 - Current

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Health Services Laboratories
08.2021 - 02.2023

Student Representative

University of Brighton
10.2020 - 06.2021

Hospital placement

Luton and Dunstable Hospital
08.2017 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science Bsc (Hons)

University of Brighton

A-Levels -

Overton Grange School

GCSEs -

Southborough High School
Durai Nithish Kumar Balasubramanian