Charles Conrad Rambung

Senior Health Researcher & Pharmaceutical R&D Professional
Kupang, ID.

About

Highly accomplished Health Researcher and Pharmaceutical R&D professional with over 15 years of experience driving impactful research, developing robust drug formulations, and ensuring stringent quality and regulatory compliance. Expert in leading complex projects from design to publication, managing cross-functional teams, and fostering critical stakeholder relationships to achieve significant health outcomes and advance public health initiatives within governmental and private sectors.

Work

Badan Perencanaan Pembangunan Riset dan Inovasi Daerah (Bapperida) Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur
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Health Researcher

Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Summary

Led and executed public health research initiatives, from design to publication, ensuring impactful outcomes and stakeholder engagement for government efforts.

Highlights

Orchestrated the complete lifecycle of health research projects, from conceptualization and budget planning to execution and final high-quality report generation, consistently meeting deadlines.

Developed and published impactful research reports, contributing to the understanding and addressing of critical public health issues in East Nusa Tenggara.

Cultivated and maintained robust partnerships with academic institutions, research fellows, and key stakeholders, enhancing collaborative research efforts and dissemination.

Ensured research findings were effectively communicated and understood by diverse audiences, translating complex data into actionable insights for government and public benefit.

Successfully achieved research objectives, contributing to a positive public perception of government health initiatives and driving policy recommendations.

Badan Perencanaan Pembangunan Riset dan Inovasi Daerah (Bapperida) Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur
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Health Researcher

Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Summary

Conducted comprehensive health research, developing high-quality reports and fostering stakeholder relations to support government public health objectives.

Highlights

Managed and executed comprehensive health research projects, including design, budget allocation, and timeline adherence, culminating in high-quality reports and publications.

Produced and disseminated research findings to various stakeholders, ensuring clarity and understanding to inform public health strategies and interventions.

Forged and sustained effective communication channels and working relationships with academic partners, research fellows, and government entities, facilitating collaborative research.

Translated complex research objectives into tangible outcomes, contributing to an enhanced public image for government-led health initiatives.

Ensured all research findings were understood and utilized by stakeholders, driving informed decision-making and contributing to public health improvements.

Prof. Dr.W.Z. Johannes Public Hospital
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Pharmacist Supervisor

Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Summary

Supervised pharmaceutical operations, ensuring safe and economical medication use while providing crucial drug information to medical professionals and patients.

Highlights

Ensured the safe, appropriate, and economical use of medications across the hospital, impacting patient care for hundreds of daily cases.

Provided critical pharmacological information to physicians and medical staff, clarifying drug dosages, side effects, and interactions to prevent adverse events.

Contributed significantly to clinical pharmacy activities, enhancing patient safety and medication efficacy through expert consultation and therapeutic monitoring.

Counseled patients on drug therapies, improving medication adherence and understanding, leading to better health outcomes.

Prepared and reviewed medications, meticulously interpreting physician orders and detecting therapeutic incompatibilities to maintain high standards of patient safety.

PT. Pertiwi Agung-Landson Pharmaceutical Company
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Formulation Staff of Research & Development Department

Cibitung, Jakarta, Indonesia

Summary

Developed and optimized robust pharmaceutical formulations for in-house and third-party manufacturing, ensuring compliance and production readiness.

Highlights

Developed over 10 robust, stable, and effective solid and liquid oral formulations, successfully transitioning them for in-house and 3rd party manufacturing.

Conducted comprehensive raw material research and compiled documentation for pre-formulation assessments, ensuring 100% compliance with testing specifications and regulatory requirements.

Authored detailed manufacturing trial documentation for pilot and small production runs, facilitating smooth scale-up operations.

Collaborated with production technicians in setting up and operating pilot-scale equipment, successfully completing small production runs and validating manufacturing processes.

Streamlined material sourcing and assessment processes for new and existing products, improving efficiency and compliance for the R&D department.

PT. Novartis Biochemie Indonesia
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Quality System Manager's assistant

Citeureup, Jakarta, Indonesia

Summary

Assisted in managing the quality system, ensuring rigorous quality control, SOP implementation, and compliance with industry and certification body standards.

Highlights

Designed and implemented new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the QC Laboratory, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance.

Performed final quality checks on all products, ensuring adherence to stringent quality assurance standards prior to release.

Ensured 100% compliance of quality control measures with company and industry regulatory requirements, maintaining product integrity and safety.

Implemented and maintained all relevant procedures within the company's quality management system, contributing to enhanced product quality.

Managed the update, revision, and modification of in-house systems and procedures to meet evolving certification body requirements, ensuring continuous compliance.

Education

The University of New South Wales
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Master of Health Management

International Public Health

Sanata Dharma University
Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Apothecary (Apt.)

Pharmacy

Sanata Dharma University
Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Bachelor of Science (S.Si.)

Pharmacy

Publications

Sediaan Teh Instan Yang Mengandung Serbuk Kulit Batang Faloak (Sterculia quadrifida R. Br.) Yang Digunakan Sebagai Hepatoprotektor (Instant Tea Preparation Containing Faloak Bark Powder (Sterculia quadrifida R. Br.) Used as a Hepatoprotector)

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Patent

Summary

Patent for an instant tea preparation containing Faloak bark powder (Sterculia quadrifida R. Br.) used as a hepatoprotector (Patent Number: IDP000094013).

Rencana Aksi Daerah (RAD) Penyandang Disabilitas Pemerintah Provinsi NTT (Regional Action Plan for Persons with Disabilities East Nusa Tenggara Government)

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Unpublished Report

Summary

Regional Action Plan developed for Persons with Disabilities by the East Nusa Tenggara Government.

Profil Penyandang Disabilitas Provinsi NTT (Profile of organisations for individuals with special needs in East Nusa Tenggara Province)

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Unpublished Report

Summary

Profile of organizations catering to individuals with special needs in East Nusa Tenggara Province.

Balita stunting: Kajian terhadap pengetahuan (knowledge), sikap (attitude), dan praktek (practice) di antara rumah tangga sasaran program aksi konvergensi penanganan stunting Pemerintah Provinsi NTT (Stunted children: A study on knowledge, attitude, and practice of households with stunted children in East Nusa Tenggara Province to support stunting action program)

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Unpublished Report

Summary

A study on the knowledge, attitude, and practice of households with stunted children in East Nusa Tenggara Province, supporting the stunting action program.

Uji penegasan efek hepatoprotektif Faloak (Sterculia quadrifida R.Br.) pada tikus galur Wistar terinduksi Parasetamol, Karbontetraklorida, dan Galaktosamin (Hepatoprotective effect of Faloak (Sterculia quadrifida R.Br.) on Paracetamol, Carbontetrachloride, and Galactosamine induced hepatotoxicity in Wistar rats)

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Unpublished Report

Summary

Study confirming the hepatoprotective effect of Faloak (Sterculia quadrifida R.Br.) on Paracetamol, Carbontetrachloride, and Galactosamine-induced hepatotoxicity in Wistar rats.

Laporan Lokasi Kabupaten Alor: Indeks epidemiologi malaria untuk kader kesehatan di wilayah kepulauan Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur (Alor Regency Location Report: Malaria epidemiological index for health workers in East Nusa Tenggara Province)

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Unpublished Report

Summary

Report detailing the malaria epidemiological index for health workers in the Alor Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province.

Uji toksistas akut dan subkronis (90 hari) dosis berulang oral Faloak (Sterculia quadrifida R.Br.) pada tikus galur Wistar (Acute toxicity and subchronic (90-day) repeated dose oral toxicity study of Faloak (Sterculia quadrifida R.Br.) in Wistar rats)

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Unpublished Report

Summary

Research on the acute and subchronic (90-day) repeated dose oral toxicity of Faloak (Sterculia quadrifida R.Br.) in Wistar rats.

Languages

Bahasa Indonesia
English
German
Latin

Certificates

Pharmacist Competency Certificate

Issued By

Indonesian Pharmacist Association

Patent Drafting Course

Issued By

Direktorat Jenderal Penguatan Riset dan Pengembangan – Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education

Peneliti Pertama (First Researcher)

Issued By

Lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia

Good Clinical Practice Certificate

Issued By

Regional Training Center (ReTraC) for Health Research-Faculty of Medicine – Gadjah Mada University

Skills

Research & Development

Research Design, Research Execution, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Publication, Clinical Research, Formulation Development, Raw Material Assessment, Pilot Scale Production, Regulatory Compliance, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Patent Drafting.

Quality Assurance

Quality Control, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Quality Management Systems, Regulatory Compliance, Product Release.

Pharmaceutical Expertise

Drug Information, Patient Counseling, Therapeutic Incompatibilities, Medication Preparation, Pharmacological Information, Drug Dosages, Side Effects, Drug Interactions, Clinical Pharmacy.

Project Management

Budget Management, Time Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Cross-functional Collaboration, Project Planning, Project Execution.

Software & Tools

Microsoft Office Suite, SPSS, NVivo.

Leadership & Communication

Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Effective Communication, Academic Partnerships, Public Relations.

Interests

Sports

Football, Futsal, Running.

Culture & Travel

Travel, Experiencing different cultures.

Continuous Learning

Coursera, MOOC-TDR online courses.