Dr. Stephen Z A

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Graduate | Clinical Research Professional
Bengaluru, IN.

About

Highly motivated Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) graduate with comprehensive clinical research and pharmacy internship experience, seeking to leverage a strong foundation in regulatory compliance, clinical trial operations, and patient care to drive impactful outcomes. Proven ability to contribute to pivotal studies, manage clinical documentation, and enhance medication adherence, complemented by published research and advanced certifications in clinical research.

Work

Employee State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
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Clinical Pharmacist Intern

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Summary

Provided comprehensive pharmaceutical care and medication management services, collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes.

Highlights

Conducted thorough medication reviews and actively monitored adverse drug reactions, contributing to enhanced patient safety and therapeutic efficacy.

Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care plans and improve treatment outcomes.

Delivered comprehensive patient counseling and drug information services, significantly improving medication adherence and patient understanding.

Actively participated in medication error identification and reporting processes, contributing to patient safety initiatives and quality improvement.

Healthcare Global Enterprises (HCG)
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Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) Intern

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Summary

Contributed to clinical trial execution and regulatory compliance as a Clinical Research Coordinator Intern, supporting pivotal studies and optimizing site operations.

Highlights

Contributed to the design and revision of research protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Ethics Committee submissions, enhancing study efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Provided critical support to two pivotal oncology studies (SB27, Keytruda in metastatic non-squamous NSCLC; Lung 04 in HER2-positive NSCLC) and managed clinical data using EDC systems (Medidata, Veeva Vault).

Maintained accurate source documents, supported informed consent processes, and coordinated regulatory submissions with the Ethics Committee to ensure timely approvals.

Managed subject visit scheduling to minimize protocol deviations and assisted in trial drug preparation, ensuring adherence to study timelines and safety protocols.

Developed and maintained the Trial Master File (TMF) for site monitoring and executed adverse event reporting, ensuring comprehensive documentation and regulatory compliance.

Education

Clinogenesis
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Advanced Diploma

Clinical Research

Acharya & B.M. Reddy College of Pharmacy, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Pharmacy

Awards

1st Prize, National Level Review Article Writing Competition

Awarded By

Academic Decipher, Mumbai

Awarded first prize in a national-level competition for review article writing, demonstrating exceptional research and scientific communication skills.

Publications

Comparative Analysis of Non-Diabetic and Diabetic- Associated Pulmonary Function Impairment in Treated Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients Using Spirometry

Published by

European Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine (EJCM) | Volume-15 | E-ISSN : 2042-4892

Summary

Authored and published a research project investigating the comparative pulmonary function impairment in non-diabetic and diabetic treated tuberculosis patients using spirometry, contributing to cardiovascular medicine literature.

Bedaquiline: A Valuable Addition to Pulmonary Multidrug-Resistant (MDR) Tuberculosis Therapy

Published by

Drug Details: Cardiovascular and Respiratory System | Volume-1 | Chapter-34

Summary

Authored a review article on Bedaquiline's role in treating pulmonary multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, published in 'Drug Details: Cardiovascular and Respiratory System', enhancing knowledge on advanced therapeutic strategies.

Languages

English
Tamil
Kannada

Certificates

Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research

Issued By

NIH

Introduction to Collecting and Reporting Adverse Events in Clinical Research

Issued By

NIH

Antimicrobial Stewardship

Issued By

Stanford University

ICH-GCP E6(R3)

Issued By

The Global Health Network

Summary Statistics in Public Health

Issued By

Coursera

Multiple Regression Analysis in Public Health

Issued By

Coursera

Clinical Trial Analysis & Reporting using SAS

Issued By

Internshala

Skills

Clinical Research & Regulatory

ICH-GCP E6(R3) Compliance, Protocol Development, Pharmacovigilance, Safety Reporting, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Trial Operations, Eligibility Assessment, Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria Interpretation, Research Documentation, Adverse Event Reporting.

Data Management & Analysis

Clinical Data Management (EDC), iMedidata, Veeva Vault, Statistical Interpretation, Competitive Intelligence, Data Insights, Analytical Skills, SAS.

Medical & Patient Care

Oncology Knowledge, Medical Terminology, Patient Counseling, Medication Therapy Management, Medical Writing, Scientific Writing.

Software & Communication

Microsoft Office Suite, G-suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive), Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Presentation Skills.