Accomplished clinical trials administrator with expertise in ethical research conduct and regulatory compliance at the IEC of KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research. Proven track record in managing trial master files and facilitating ethics committee coordination. Skilled in conflict resolution and data management, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring adherence to ICH-GCP standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrator (Clinical Trials)
IEC of KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research
Belagavi
08.2023 - Current
Ethics Committee Coordination: Schedule and organize the Ethics Committee (EC/IRB) meetings and ensure quorum compliance. Preparing and distributing the meeting agendas, study documentation, and minutes in accordance with regulatory timelines. Maintained up-to-date records of committee members, training, and conflict of interest declarations.
Regulatory Compliance & Documentation: Reviewing and tracking clinical trial protocols, amendments, informed consent forms, and related documents. Monitored approval timelines and facilitated efficient communication between investigators and the EC.
Trial Management Support: Coordinated clinical trial submissions, approvals, renewals, and reporting (e.g., SAE reporting, annual progress reports). Managed trial master files (TMF) and ensured completeness and compliance with regulatory standards. Liaised with sponsors, CROs, and investigators regarding site feasibility, trial activation, and documentation needs.
Training & Policy Development: Assisted in the development and revision of SOPs related to ethics review and clinical trial administration. Facilitated training sessions for investigators and committee members on ethical guidelines and regulatory updates.
Audit & Inspection Readiness: Supported internal and external audits, including those from regulatory agencies. Ensured all ethics and regulatory documentation was inspection-ready at all times.
RESEARCH PHARMACIST
KLE Research Pharmacy-KLES Dr.PK Hospital and MRC
Belagavi
12.2019 - Current
Accurately dispensed IMP medications to patients and healthcare providers.
Reviewed prescription orders to ensure safety and appropriateness.
Clinical Research Assistant/Assistant Professor – (Pharmacy Practice)
KLE College of Pharmacy-KLES Dr.PK Hospital and Medical Research Centre
Belgaum
01.2016 - Current
Study Coordination & Implementation: Supported the planning, coordination, and execution of clinical research studies in compliance with ICH-GCP, institutional, and regulatory requirements.
Data Management & Analysis: Maintained accurate, timely, and complete source documentation and case report forms (CRFs).
Ethics & Regulatory Support: Preparing and submitting the ethics applications, amendments, and progress reports to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Ethics Committee. Ensured research protocols complied with institutional, national, and international regulatory standards.
Teaching & Mentorship: Delivered lectures and tutorials in core subject areas relevant to clinical research & pharmacology. Supervised undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and mentored students in research activities.
Clinical Research-Pharm D V Year
Clinical Research-MSc in Clinical Research Program
Drug Development and regulations-MSc in Clinical Research Program
Pharmacovigilance and safety Monitoring-MSc in Clinical Research Program
Fellowship and internships in Clinical Research
Masters Students Guided >10
Departmental Service: Participated in faculty development activities and institutional strategic planning initiatives.
Education
Ph.D. - Bioethics/Pharmacy Practice
KLE Academy of Higher Education & Research
Belagavi
06.2025
B Pharmacy -
RGUHS
Bangalore, India
06.2023
M Pharma - Pharmacology
JNTU-Kakinada
AP, India
12.2015
Skills
Clinical trial registry-CTRI
Ethical research conduct
Accreditation management
Human ethics oversight
Standard operating procedures
Investigational medicinal product management
ICH-GCP compliance
Recruitment support strategies
Conflict resolution techniques
Regulatory compliance
Handling of SUGAM Portal-EC & Clinical trials
Affiliations
Indian Society for Clinical Research, Annual (Clinical Research), 03/30/2024
Clinical trial participants' perspectives on genetic research data reuses for future research, current pharmacogenomics, and personalized medicine, 04/2024, 10.2174/0118756921305151240503075928
Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practices on genetic research data reuse for future research: clinical trial investigators' perspectives, Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Health Care, 03/27/2024, 10.4103/ajprhc.ajprhc_138_23
National and international regulatory requirements on stem cell research: a systematic review, Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU, 01/31/2024
Pharmaceutical sponsors and contract research organizations' perception toward genetic data reuse for future research, Perspectives in Clinical Research, 11/15/2023, 10.4103/picr.picr_220_22
A retrospective study: root cause analysis of reported serious adverse events and development of corrective actions and preventive actions for deviated serious adverse event reports at a clinical trial site management office, International Journal of Clinical Trials, 07/21/2020, 10.18203/2349-3259.ijct20203106
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above-mentioned information is correct to the best of my knowledge, belief, and information and I bear the responsibility for the correctness of the above-mentioned particulars.
Training And Development
Research Ethics online training, 10/16/2024, WHO ERC Secretariat, Global Health Ethics & Governance Unit
Research Ethics Training (Bioethics), 07/11/2022, FERCAP
Good Clinical Practice Certification, 02/12/2020, CDSA & BCIL at Pune
NPTEL-Online Certification-Funded by the Ministry of HRD, GOI, 02/2018
BLS-ALS Certification by the Department of Pharmacy Practice-Advanced Academic Training Program, 01/2024
Research
Optimizing Antibiotic Use- A Patient-Centered, Prospective, Observational Study on Healthcare Professional Prescribing Practices, 2023
Assessment of KAP of Patient and Attenders on Hepatitis-an Interventional study, 2024
A Comparative Study on ICMR Stem Cell Guidelines with the USFDA regulatory requirements, 2021
Challenges in clinical trial study Monitoring during COVID-19, 2020
A retrospective study: root cause analysis of reported serious adverse event and development of corrective action and preventive action for deviated serious adverse event reports at a clinical trial site management office, 2019
Languages
Telugu
Native
Native
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
kannada
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Administrator (Clinical Trials)
IEC of KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research
08.2023 - Current
RESEARCH PHARMACIST
KLE Research Pharmacy-KLES Dr.PK Hospital and MRC
12.2019 - Current
Clinical Research Assistant/Assistant Professor – (Pharmacy Practice)
KLE College of Pharmacy-KLES Dr.PK Hospital and Medical Research Centre
Masters Of Physiotherapy (Neurological Sciences) at KLE Academy of Higher Education and ResearchMasters Of Physiotherapy (Neurological Sciences) at KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research
Assistant Professor at Department of Medical Genetics, JSS Medical College, and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, MysuruAssistant Professor at Department of Medical Genetics, JSS Medical College, and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru