Associate Manager with 5+ years of experience in Clinical Research Operations, specializing in protocol interpretation, Medicare Coverage Analysis, study setup, budget management, and quality assurance. Proven leader with experience managing teams, project deliverables, and process improvements. Interpreted 600+ clinical trial protocols and performed 500+ Medicare Coverage Analyses while ensuring compliance with CMS and ICH-GCP guidelines. Skilled in CTMS (OnCore), SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, and advanced Excel.
Overview
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Certification
6
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years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Manager, Clinical Research
Advarra
Bangalore
11.2024 - Current
Conducted 500+ Medicare Coverage Analyses by interpreting clinical protocols, clinical trial agreements (CTAs), informed consent forms, sponsor study grants, and relevant guidance from PubMed, NCCN, and Medicare.gov, ensuring compliance with CMS and applicable regulatory requirements.
Designed and developed 400+ study visit calendars and timelines and supported the development of 50+ site budgets for clinical trials, ensuring compliance with sponsor and site requirements.
Interpreted 600+ clinical trial protocols across diverse therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiovascular, neurology, hematology/coagulation, infectious disease, and pulmonary studies involving drug, device, diagnostic, and observational research.
Led and managed a team of 8 associates, overseeing task allocation, workload management, quality reviews, and timely delivery of project milestones while ensuring adherence to organizational quality standards.
Trained, mentored, and provided performance feedback to team members, fostering professional development, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
Conducted candidate interviews and participated in recruitment activities to support team growth and talent acquisition.
Collaborated with sponsors, customers, study teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to resolve study-related issues and facilitate successful project execution.
Performed quality reviews and validation of study configurations in CTMS (OnCore), ensuring protocol accuracy and compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
Identified protocol discrepancies and led process improvement initiatives to optimize workflows, reduce cycle times, and enhance operational efficiency.
Developed and maintained SOPs and contributed to strategic discussions and customer interactions to address operational challenges and deliver high-quality service.
Research Associate III
Advarra
Bangalore
09.2023 - 10.2024
Career Break | Professional Development & Personal Goals
11.2022 - 08.2023
Research Associate Intern - Research Associate III
Advarra
Bangalore
03.2020 - 10.2022
Education
MBA - AI & Data Science
SRM Institute of Technological Sciences
01-2026
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
Sri Padmavathi School of Pharmacy
01-2019
Skills
Clinical Research
Clinical Trial Protocol Interpretation
US Medicare Coverage Analysis
Study Calendar Development
Clinical Trial Budget Analysis
Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS)
Clinical Data Management
Study Start-Up
Query Management and Documentation
GCP/ICH-GCP
SOP Development
Clinical Trial Operations
Medical Coding & Billing (CPT, HCPCS, J-Codes)
LCDs & NCDs
Medicare Benefit Policy Manuals
Team Management
Project Management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Stakeholder Management
Training & Mentoring
Recruitment & Interviews
SQL
Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
Power BI
Tableau
Python
R
Certification
Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate - Coursera
Good Clinical Practice - The National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Awarded Advarra High Achiever and Excellence Awards multiple times for consistent performance, leadership in process improvements, and exceptional contributions to clinical research projects.
Languages
Telugu, Native
English, C1 (Advanced)
Hindi, B2 (Upper Intermediate)
Timeline
Associate Manager, Clinical Research
Advarra
11.2024 - Current
Research Associate III
Advarra
09.2023 - 10.2024
Career Break | Professional Development & Personal Goals
11.2022 - 08.2023
Research Associate Intern - Research Associate III
Research Associate Senior/Clinical Research Coordinator at University Of Kentucky College Of NursingResearch Associate Senior/Clinical Research Coordinator at University Of Kentucky College Of Nursing
CLINICAL TRIALS REGULATORY RESEARCH ASSOCIATE at University of California San Diego – Moores Cancer CenterCLINICAL TRIALS REGULATORY RESEARCH ASSOCIATE at University of California San Diego – Moores Cancer Center