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Dr Rahul Arora
MBBS, DEM, Sigma SIX Black Belt
Chandigarh
Summary
"Highly experienced and Seasoned Drug Safety Physician with a strong background in Pharmacovigilance and team management. 10 Years of experience in the Pharmacovigilance, including 5 Years of team management. Have honed expertise in performing medical reviews of Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) of all case types and conducting Signal Detection activities on aggregate data. In addition, I excel at training and mentoring new recruits, and have served as a GSO for Signal Detection activities. Clinical experience of over 4 years in various Multi-Speciality Hospitals, as well as 2 years of experience as a Medical Superintendent/Hospital Administrator, have provided a unique perspective on patient safety and regulatory compliance. A dedicated and efficient professional who is passionate about contributing to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organisational skills. With a strong motivation to learn, grow, and excel in the industry, and committed to error prevention and continuous improvement
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
16
16
Certifications
Work History
Manager Drug Safety Physician
Parexel International India Pvt Ltd
Chandigarh
2013.05 - Current
- Responsible for ICSR and Signal Detection involve overseeing medical review of Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) and ensuring same processed appropriately. This includes evaluation of adverse events and drug interactions, as well as determining causality and severity of event.
- Responsible for timely and accurate completion of medical reviews of ICSRs, and for providing guidance and training to drug safety scientists to assist with processing of ICSRs and Clinical Study Reports (CSRs).
- Responsible for signal detection activities such as conducting aggregate analyses and evaluating safety signals. This includes reviewing data from various sources, such as spontaneous reports, clinical trials, and published literature, and performing signal detection-related analyses and reports.
- Working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure proper handling of safety signals, including development and implementation of Risk Management Plans (RMPs) and appropriate communication with regulatory authorities.
- Other key responsibilities included monitoring and assessing safety profile of assigned drugs, maintaining knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines for safety reporting, and participating in internal and external safety review committees.
- Involved in preparation and review of safety sections of clinical trial protocols and other regulatory documents.
- Involved in for project management tasks, assisting in analytical and critical project management, managing all aspects of project including budget setting, staff management, recruitment, planning and scheduling activities, managing resources, monitoring progress according to client's requirements, and being primary contact for client communication.
- Responsible for team management of team of Drug Safety Physicians for all operational tasks
- Responsible for setting goals for staff, assess individual performance and achievements according to company HR processes, manage people development and talent management, and perform regular reviews for team members and provide appropriate feedback.
- Responsible for ensuring data collection and preparation of metrics is provided to senior management on regular basis.
- Work Load management and establishment of capacities and distribute work as per incoming workflow.
- Responsible for planning daily, monthly, and annual work capacities for team, and conduct refreshers and training
- Interaction with internal or external Stake holders to resolve issues related to processing of ICSRs
- Liaison with Project Manager/Team Leads to understand training needs of team members, as required
- Involved in Business Contingency Planning, Pandemic Planning and Inspection Readiness
- Training of new PV scientist (MedDRA and Expectedness)
- Hiring, Training and mentoring of New Physicians.
- Providing medical inputs in processing of individual case safety reports (ICSRs) and SAE narrative writing.
- Responsible for Medical review of SAE/CSR narratives
- Undergone Training in Aggregate periodic safety data reports including Periodic Safety Update
- Reports (PSURs, PBRER's etc.).
- Assessing events for coding, MedDRA coding of adverse events company causality assessment using various methods as per client requirement.
- Triage of Local and Global Literature articles.
- Performing RCA using different methods and management in Trackwise both internal and client
- Involved in Business Contingency Planning, Pandemic Planning and Inspection Readiness
- Training of new PV scientist (MedDRA and Expectedness)
- Training and mentoring of New Physicians.
- Performing Signal detection activities for 3 year
- Experience in carrying out review and analysis of search results for Signal detection
- Assessing events for coding, MedDRA coding of adverse events.
- Medial review of Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs).
- Providing medical inputs in processing of individual case safety reports (ICSRs) and SAE narrative writing.
- Medical review of SAE/CSR narratives
- Undergone Training in Aggregate periodic safety data reports including Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs, PBRER's etc.).
- Hands on experience in setting up AI for expectedness and Literature search engine
ICU Resident and Hospital Administrator
NINS Brain AND SPINE hospital
Chandigarh
2008.08 - 2013.05
- Job Responsibilities:
- Handling emergencies and roadside traumas.
- Handling OPD in absence of CONSULTANTs.
- Managing critically ill patients.
- Assisting in OT procedures and handling minor OT procedures.
- Taking care of step downs in ICU.
- Putting RT and ET Tube in case of emergencies.
- Putting central venous lines in case of emergencies.
- Responsible for diagnosing and treating variety of diseases and injuries in general practice.
- Conducting fitness physical examinations.
- Assisting in various procedures in OT.
- Ordering or executing various tests, analysis, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition.
- To analyze reports and findings of tests and examinations of patients.
- Responsible for Inoculating and providing vaccinations to patients to immunize them from communicable diseases.
- Responsible for rounds in wards and to put updated notes in files.
- Counseling patients and attendant.
- Managing duty rosters of doctors and Staff Nurses.
- Handling administrative work like recruitments, dealing with insurance companies.
- Managing discharge of patients.
- Maintain records for hospital.
- Oversaw staffing operations, including recruitment, hiring and evaluation of administrative staff, nurses and doctors.
- Acted as liaison among governing boards, medical staff and department heads.
- Developed procedures and strategies for quality assurance, patient services, departmental activities and public relations.
- Organized, directed and coordinated medical and health services according to organizational policies and goals
- Communicated with doctors, nurses, patients and other employees to identify and resolve healthcare needs.
- Coordinated with other healthcare providers concerning treatment plans for patients.
- Remained educated on emerging healthcare technologies and wrote proposals for possible purchases of new equipment to stay at forefront of innovation.
- Monitored and notified senior management on expenditures and plans concerning budget and fiscal matters.
- Responded to inquiries from doctors, nurses and patients with accurate information.
- Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Resident Medical Officer
Fortis Escorts Hospital
Amritsar
2008.01 - 2008.07
- Job Responsibility
- Handling emergencies and roadside traumas.
- Handling cardiac patients in Heart Centre
- Taking care of step downs in ICU and CCU
- To aid in putting IABP (Balloon Pumps)
- Putting RT and ET Tube in case of emergencies
- Responsible for diagnosing and treating variety of diseases and injuries in general practice.
- Conducting fitness physical examinations
- Ordering or executing various tests, analysis, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition.
- To analyze reports and findings of tests and examinations of patients.
- Responsible for Inoculating and providing vaccinations to patients to immunize them from communicable diseases.
- Responsible for rounds in wards and to put updated notes in files.
- Handling AMBULANCE calls
- Maintaining bridge between consultant and family of patient.
- Wrote and updated patient prescriptions.
- Collected information about patient histories, current conditions and vital statistics to make accurate determinations about conditions.
- Educated patients about procedures, conditions and medications.
- Provided routine and emergency medical care to patients.
- Directed cost management, utilization management, quality assurance and medical protocol development initiatives.
Resident Medical Officer
Care Well Super Specialty Hospital, Amritsar
Amritsar
2008.03 - 2008.06
- Job Responsibility
- Handling emergencies and roadside traumas.
- Managing cardiac emergencies
- Looking after ICU and CCU
- Putting RT and ET Tube in case of emergencies
- Putting IV lines in case of emergencies
- Handling minor OT procedures
- To diagnose and treat variety of diseases and injuries in general practice.
- Conducting fitness physical examinations
- Ordering or executing various tests, analysis, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition.
- To analyze reports and findings of tests and examinations of patients.
- Attending patients in hospital, prescribing treatment and re-examining disability cases periodically to verify progress.
- Responsible for Inoculating and providing vaccinations to patients to immunize them from communicable diseases
- Responsible for rounds in wards and to put updated notes in files.
- Handling AMBULANCE calls
- Maintaining bridge between consultant and family of patient.
Education
Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery -
Baba Farid University Of
Chandigarh 2002.09 - 2008.12
Fellowship in Emergency Medicine - Emergency Management
Appolo Hospitals
New Delhi 2013.06 - 2015.05
Secondary School Certificate -
Shivalik Public School
Chandigarh 1998.03 - 1999.03
High School -
DAV College
Chandigarh 2001.03 - 2002.03
Skills
Team Leader
undefinedProfessional Skills
- Great knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient are services in area of medical expertise.
- Strong ability to supervise, advice, and train clinical professionals and students in area of expertise.
- Sound knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Sound ability to develop and present educational programs and workshops.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Can handle OPDS and IPDS individually
- Have administrative skills to manage a hospital with an experience of more than 3 years
Additional Information
- Was honored With Star Doctor of The Month By Fortis Escorts Hospital, Amritsar.
- Participated in different Quiz and Games at during academic career.
- Represented college at various levels in various sports and won many prizes at different levels.
- Ranked among the top 3 trainers in Parexel for 2 consecutive years
Certification
Be A Better Manager By Motivating Your Team
Interests
Gadget Geek
Technology
Music
Cooking
Personal Information
Father's Name : Dr S.L. Arora
Mother's Name: Mrs. Asha Arora
Date of Birth: 24th June 1983
Marital Status: Married
Nationality: Indian
Work Availability
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Quote
"Unless you have reached perfection, never say 'I am right'. And once you have reached perfection, you need not say 'I am right'."
Timeline
Project Managment Basics
2023-03
Building High Performance Teams NASBA
2022-06
Influencing Others
2022-06
Managing Teams
2022-06
Certified, Lean Sigma Six Black Belt
2022-06
Be A Better Manager By Motivating Your Team
2022-05
Boosting Your Team S Productivity
2022-05
Coaching Skills for Leaders and Managers
2022-05
Dealing With Difficult People In Your Office
2022-05
Leadership Practical Skills
2022-05
Management Foundations 5
2022-05
Managing Team Conflict
2022-05
Managing Team Creativity
2022-05
How To Survive Difficult Coworkers
2022-04
Diploma in Statistical reasoning and algorithms
2021-06
Diploma in Signal Detection
2020-06
Fellowship in Emergency Medicine - Emergency Management
Appolo Hospitals
2013.06 - 2015.05
Manager Drug Safety Physician
Parexel International India Pvt Ltd
2013.05 - Current
ICU Resident and Hospital Administrator
NINS Brain AND SPINE hospital
2008.08 - 2013.05
Resident Medical Officer
Care Well Super Specialty Hospital, Amritsar
2008.03 - 2008.06
Resident Medical Officer
Fortis Escorts Hospital
2008.01 - 2008.07
Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery -
Baba Farid University Of
2002.09 - 2008.12
High School -
DAV College
2001.03 - 2002.03
Secondary School Certificate -
Shivalik Public School
1998.03 - 1999.03
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