Jovanka Vasilevska-Ristovska
Oakville
Summary
Research Manager with expertise in clinical trial management and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated success in enhancing data collection processes and leading diverse teams. Strong focus on quality standards and efficient project execution. Proficient in patient recruitment, regulatory adherence, and data analysis, driving effective outcomes in research settings.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Manager
Women's College Hospital
Toronto
01.2022 - Current
- Overseeing and coordinating all clinical trials and observational studies
- Evaluated existing processes and procedures to identify areas for improvement.
- Developed processes for collecting, analyzing and reporting data from various sources including interviews, online polls and customer feedback forms.
- Coordinated with external vendors such as advertising agencies to execute research projects efficiently.
- Provided technical expertise in designing experiments, interpreting results and developing predictive models using advanced analytics software.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define research objectives and goals.
- Created surveys, questionnaires and focus group activities to collect primary data from customers.
- Maintained records of all research activities including project timelines, costs and deliverables.
- Negotiated contracts with external service providers such as survey companies or consultants.
- Oversaw subject enrollment to verify properly obtained and documented consent.
- Screened patients to determine study eligibility criteria, reviewed patient medical information and interviewed subjects.
- Managed subject recruitment and local advertising initiatives.
- Interacted with accounting department to process payments and approve grants.
- Organized and facilitated meetings, conferences and other events associated with research activities.
- Reviewed journals, abstracts and scientific literature to keep abreast of new developments and obtain information regarding previous studies to aid with planning new studies.
- Reviewed work of team members, assessed quality of research and recommended improvements.
- Developed project timelines and schedules, prioritizing tasks for entire team of professionals.
Clinical Research Project Manager (Contractor)
Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto
01.2022 - Current
- Managed project timelines and ensured compliance with clinical research protocols.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to facilitate study initiation and execution.
- Developed and maintained study documentation and regulatory submissions.
- Oversaw site selection and vendor management for clinical trials.
- Facilitated training sessions for site personnel on study procedures.
- Conducted regular project meetings to assess progress and address issues.
- Monitored data collection processes for accuracy and adherence to standards.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align project goals with organizational objectives.
- Developed and implemented clinical research protocols, consent forms, case report forms, and other study documents.
- Provided technical support to investigators regarding regulatory requirements related to their respective studies.
- Assisted in the development of protocol amendments as needed throughout the course of a study.
- Organized training sessions for new personnel on safety protocols and procedures related to clinical research activities.
- Participated in the design of recruitment strategies for participants in clinical studies.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals involved in a study to ensure high quality data collection processes are maintained throughout the duration of a trial period.
- Acted as liaison between sponsor organizations and investigative sites when necessary.
- Managed day-to-day operations associated with ongoing clinical research projects.
- Prepared presentations outlining project objectives, progress updates, results analysis. for internal stakeholders or external sponsors and investigators.
- Created detailed reports summarizing data collected from patient records, surveys, interviews.
- Ensured timely completion of all deliverables associated with each project within budget constraints.
- Maintained accurate records of all study-related activities including finances and communication logs.
- Monitored the progress of clinical studies according to established timelines and budgets.
- Reviewed relevant medical literature to determine best practices for conducting particular types of clinical trials or collecting specific types of data from participants.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
- Conducted literature reviews to identify potential sources of funding for clinical research projects.
- Coordinated with research staff to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing clinical trials.
- Monitored subject enrollment and tracked dropout details.
- Collaborated with sponsors and investigators to carry out efficient and fully compliant research trials.
Clinical Research Project Manager
Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Led the design, planning, and implementation of pediatric nephrology and transplant studies.
- Maintained accurate records of all study-related activities including finances and communication logs.
- Acted as liaison between sponsor organizations and investigative sites when necessary.
- Conducted literature reviews to identify potential sources of funding for clinical research projects.
- Prepared presentations outlining project objectives, progress updates, results analysis. for internal stakeholders or external sponsors and investigators.
- Created detailed reports summarizing data collected from patient records, surveys, interviews.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals involved in a study to ensure high quality data collection processes are maintained throughout the duration of a trial period.
- Ensured timely completion of all deliverables associated with each project within budget constraints.
- Coordinated with research staff to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing clinical trials.
- Assisted in the development of protocol amendments as needed throughout the course of a study.
- Organized training sessions for new personnel on safety protocols and procedures related to clinical research activities.
- Developed and implemented clinical research protocols, consent forms, case report forms, and other study documents.
- Reviewed relevant medical literature to determine best practices for conducting particular types of clinical trials or collecting specific types of data from participants.
- Participated in the design of recruitment strategies for participants in clinical studies.
- Managed day-to-day operations associated with ongoing clinical research projects.
- Monitored the progress of clinical studies according to established timelines and budgets.
Chart Abstractor
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Reviewed medical charts for diagnosis accuracy and procedure coding.
- Collaborated with health professionals and entered abstracted data into electronic databases.
Clinical Research Assistant
Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Developed SOPs, consent forms, and CRFs.
- Conducted literature reviews and data analysis; prepared reports and presentations.
Clinical Data Entry Clerk
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Performed verified data entry; developed basic queries and reports in MS Access.
Recovery Room Assistant
Mississauga Woman’s Clinic
Mississauga
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Monitored post-operative patients and documented clinical observations.
Family Physician
Independent Medical Practice
Skopje
01.1995 - 01.2002
- Delivered comprehensive primary care services and collaborated with specialists.
Education
MD -
University of St. Cyril and Methodius
Skopje, MacedoniaSkills
- Statistical tools: STATA, SAS, EpiInfo
- Clinical trial management
- Regulatory compliance
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Patient recruitment
- Quality assurance
- Clinical protocols
- Qualitative research
- Research design
- Ethics compliance
- Clinical trial expertise
- Research management
- Focus groups
- Proposal writing
- Time management abilities
- Budget administration
- Staff training
- Data collection
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Recruit staff
- Collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Data management: REDCap, Meditech, MS Access
- Productivity software: Microsoft Office Suite
- Research management: EndNote
Certification
- Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), SOCRA, 2013
- Clinical Research Associate Program, Kriger Research Centre
Affiliations
Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA)
Publications
- Over 10 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals, including Gastric Cancer, BMC Nephrology, and International Journal for Quality in Health Care.
- Co-investigator on INSIGHT study: Investigating Genes, Health and Therapeutics in Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Multiple oral/poster presentations at PAS, World Transplant Congress, and ATS Conferences.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Clinical Trial Management
- Pediatric & Oncology Research
- Ethics & Regulatory Compliance (ICH-GCP, FDA)
- Data Management & Statistical Analysis
- Team Leadership & Training
- Chart Abstraction & Literature Review
- REDCap, STATA, EndNote
- Grant Writing & Budget Management
Languages
Macedonian
First Language
Timeline
Research Manager
Women's College Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Clinical Research Project Manager (Contractor)
Hospital for Sick Children
01.2022 - Current
Clinical Research Project Manager
Hospital for Sick Children
01.2015 - 01.2022
Chart Abstractor
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
01.2009 - 01.2012
Clinical Research Assistant
Hospital for Sick Children
01.2006 - 01.2009
Clinical Data Entry Clerk
01.2004 - 01.2006
Recovery Room Assistant
Mississauga Woman’s Clinic
01.2002 - 01.2003
Family Physician
Independent Medical Practice
01.1995 - 01.2002
MD -
University of St. Cyril and Methodius
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