Dr. Garima Shankar
Pharmacovigilance Specialist, Dental Surgeon
Bengaluru
Summary
A professional background in clinical research (pharmacovigilance and transactional quality assurance) for more than 4 years of experience showing outstanding proficiency with the associated organizations. I have an agenda to secure a challenging position in an organization that offers professional growth while being value creator, flexible, resourceful and innovative contributing towards success of the organization. Detail-oriented Quality Control Analyst while Demonstrating knowledge of scientific principles. Strong background in collecting and analyzing quality measures and making recommendations for process and quality improvements.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Pharmacovigilance Specialist
IQVIA IMS Health Analytics Services PVT. LTD
Bengaluru
06.2020 - Current
- Monitoring, reporting and submission of AEs from spontaneous, post marketing studies
- Quality review and submissions and distribution of serious and non-serious AEs
- Project specific and Product specific SME for various projects
- Handling various social media platforms for reporting of potential AEs
- Documentation of project specific SOPs (Standard Operating Procedure) and WIs (Work Instruction)
- Training and mentoring new resources for various projects.
- Involvement in driving and supporting new projects in collaboration with clients.
- Collaboration with Tech development team for better driving of the projects including database enhancement ideas and updating the Ontology based database.
- Conducting case reconciliation for the projects as required.
Drug Safety Associate
Bioclinica India Pvt Ltd
Mysore
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Intake and triage of the initial receipt of the source document from spontaneous, post marketing studies
- Case processing experience in serious-non serious and solicited-unsolicited cases
- Quality reviewing of the cases
- Distribution of the cases to various countries health authorities
- Training and mentoring new resources for various projects.
General Dental Practitioner
Chirag Dental hospital
Davangere
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Treatment provision to the dental and oral health patients
- Routine oral health prophylaxis and patient care.
Education
Bachelors of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
BAPUJI DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL
Davangere, Karnataka 09.2013 - 12.2018
Higher Secondary Education (12th Standard) -
MILIA CONVENT, CBSE
Purnea, Bihar 03.2011 - 03.2012
Secondary Education (10th Standard) -
DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL
Patna, Bihar 04.2009 - 03.2010
Skills
Review and evaluate AE case information to determine required action based on and following internal policies and procedures
Answer any pharmacovigilance/drug safety related enquiries from external customers, such as Health care providers (HCP/Non-HCP) or patients
Quality reviewer for registered ICSR Collection, documentation, quality reviewer and following Up of all adverse events within area of responsibility from all sources including reports related to Pregnancy, breastfeeding, lack of efficacy, suspected transmission of infectious agents, overdose, abuse, misuse and medication errors
Database familiarity- ARISG, Argus, AE TrackerExperience and knowledge in E2B, CIOMS, MEDWATCH, EVWEB format electronic data remediation and data basing
To support creation, maintenance, review and implementation of the local/regional/global Pharmacovigilance related procedures
SME and expertise in ICD-10 codes (International Classification of Diseases) and nomenclature
Experience in Therapeutic Areas: Oncology, Dermatology, Respiratory, Immunology
Well versed with MS Office
Accomplishments
- Distinction in Subject of Periodontics and Orthodonitcs in Final BDS,2017.
- RESEARCH WORK:
- Participated and worked on short term research projects in Dept Of Public health dentistry and Dept Of Prosthodontics and crown & bridge
- LIST OF SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS:
- 3D technology in forensic odontology 45th KSDC held at CODS & BDCH, Davangere, Karnataka
- PUBLICATIONS
- Prevalence of dental caries in sugar factory workers in Davangere city-a cross sectional survey
- Partial edentulism and its correlation to demographic status and prevalence of various Kennedy’s classes and the treatment of choice in the Davangere population- a prospective study 03
- Evaluation of phonetics in complete denture patient with different textured denture base material.
- OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
- Attended CDE programs in Bapuji dental college and hospital, Davangere
- Attended enrichment courses held in Bapuji dental college and hospital, Davangere
- Participated in school dental screening camps and oral health check-up camps for adult population in and around Davangere city
- .Participated and worked on short term research projects in Dept. of Public health dentistry and Dept. of Prosthodontics and crown & bridge.
Affiliations
- Registered Dentist since 2018 (KSDC and IDA)
- Masterclass in Hospital Administration by Medvarsity (recognized by Apollo hospitals), 2020.
- Certified with advanced treatment in dentistry and patient management from ACE (ACADEMY OF CLINICAL EXCELLENCE IN DENTISTRY), DAVANGERE, 2018.
- Completed BLS (BASIC LIFE SUPPORT) COURSE by AHA (AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION) at Indian Institute of Emergency Medical Services, Karnataka, 2018
- Certified in STEP+ English Proficiency Test
Timeline
Pharmacovigilance Specialist
IQVIA IMS Health Analytics Services PVT. LTD
06.2020 - Current
Drug Safety Associate
Bioclinica India Pvt Ltd
01.2019 - 05.2020
General Dental Practitioner
Chirag Dental hospital
10.2017 - 12.2018
Bachelors of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
BAPUJI DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL
09.2013 - 12.2018
Higher Secondary Education (12th Standard) -
MILIA CONVENT, CBSE
03.2011 - 03.2012
Secondary Education (10th Standard) -
DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL
04.2009 - 03.2010