SIMON MERLE

• Participated in Phase I Clinical Trials for oncology and Phase II or III studies across various indications.
• Recruited, screened, and randomised eligible participants as required.
• Administered trial medications, including systemic anti-cancer therapies (SACT).
• Executed procedures such as venepuncture and cannulation to collect samples.
• Processed blood samples accurately in compliance with protocols.
Collaborated with trial coordinators, data managers, and medical professionals to ensure adherence to GCP and research governance regulations.

• Line-managed Clinical Research Practitioners

• Participated and conducted Clinical Trials for patients within the fields of Transplant, Renal, Urology
• Recruited, screened, randomised eligible participants
• Carried out procedures, administered trial medications, processed blood samples
• Entered study data into specific research databases such as Rave
• Maintained Trial Master Files and other Trial documents

• Conducted Phase 2 Human Viral Challenge Studies in the development of new vaccines or antivirals
• Worked in controlled quarantine environments with Influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Human Rhinoviruses (HRV)
• Followed all Infection Prevention and Control Measures (IPCM)
• Administered Investigational Medicinal Products to participants while maintaining safety and security
• Worked as the Clinical Trainer and participated in the development and improvement of Training Plans

• Conducted Phase 3 Clinical Trials for patients with HIV
• Recruited, screened, randomized eligible participants
• Carried out procedures, administered trial medications, processed blood samples
• Entered study data into specific research databases such as Inform or Rave
• Maintained Trial Master Files and other Trial documents
• Gained experience and knowledge about HIV, Sexual Health and other infectious diseases

• Conducted various Phase 1 Clinical Trials with busy schedules of assessments
• Identified requirements, trained, planned and prepared for those studies
• Ensured good and accurate data collection by following Good Clinical Practice guidelines
• Performed study procedures or assessments following protocols and Good Clinical Practice, collecting accurate data
• Promoted to Senior Research Nurse in February 2013, leading a team of Research Nurses and Research Technicians
• Supervised and coordinated team and trial activities
• Reviewed and participated in company’s training strategy
• Reviewed current practices and performed regular audits

• Provided care, advice, support and treatment to male patients suffering specific sexual health issues
• Maintained regular patients Follow Ups. Ordered and maintained medication stock
• Gained experience and knowledge in sexual health

• Worked within a multidisciplinary team in a busy environment
• Provided care for patients using a holistic approach, considering their physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing
• Gained knowledge in Cardiology, continuously learning about pathologies, treatments and best practices
• Acquired skills in phlebotomy, cannulation, arterial blood gas collection, ECG recording
• Attended various medical emergencies including cardiac arrests, and cared for ventilated patients

• Gained experience in Palliative Care

• Gained experience in Children Psychiatry and Elderly Care