Maggie Barcheni
Global Study Associate
Barcelona
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Global Study Associate with hands-on experience in late-phase oncology drug development at AstraZeneca. Proven ability to support global clinical study operations, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, vendors, and study sites. Skilled in ensuring protocol adherence, monitoring study progress, managing trial documentation, and driving operational excellence in accordance with ICH-GCP and regulatory standards. Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment, with a commitment to improving patient outcomes through high-quality clinical research and data integrity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Global Study Associate, Late Oncology Development
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
07.2025 - Current
- Support global operational delivery of late-phase oncology clinical trials, ensuring activities are conducted in compliance with study protocols, ICH-GCP, and AstraZeneca SOPs.
- Coordinate and monitor study progress, contributing to timelines, quality, and budget management to ensure critical milestones are achieved across multiple markets.
- Collaborate closely with study team members, including clinical project managers, medical monitors, data managers, and external vendors to facilitate study setup, execution, and closeout activities.
- Maintain essential trial documentation, track regulatory submissions, and ensure accurate and timely entry of study data and reports in key systems.
- Assist in preparation and review of study documentation, including informed consent forms, case report forms, and study management plans.
- Foster strong working relationships with investigator sites, supporting site activation, patient recruitment and retention, and resolution of operational challenges.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives and share best practices to optimize clinical trial delivery within the oncology therapeutic area.
Research Project Manager
SPINE RESEARCH UNIT, VALL D' HEBRON RESEARCH INTITUTE
09.2022 - Current
- Managed multi-center global oncology studies, ensuring on-time delivery and full GCP/regulatory compliance
- Achieved outstanding audit results, cost efficiencies, and improved protocol amendment timelines through vendor and operational optimization
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and training to enhance compliance and accelerate patient recruitment, consistently surpassing enrollment targets
- Led study documentation, database lock, and close-out activities, meeting all regulatory and quality standards
- Strengthened data quality, risk management, and stakeholder communication, contributing to successful study delivery on time and within budget
PhD Researcher
PHARMACOLOGY DEPARTMENT, UNIVERSITAT AUTONOMA DE BARCELONA (UAB)
10.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented innovative clinical protocols exploring placebo and nocebo effects in ADHD randomized controlled trials
- Performed advanced statistical analyses, providing insights that supported three peer-reviewed publications
- Authored scientific articles and presented research at international conferences, advancing awareness of psychopharmacology
- Collaborated closely with clinicians, statisticians, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with clinical and ethical standards
Education
PhD - Clinical Pharmacology
UNIVERSITAT AUTONOMA DE BARCELONA (UAB)
10.2020 - Current
Master - Pharmacology
UNIVERSITAT AUTONOMA DE BARCELONA
10.2020 - Current
Bachelor degree - Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
DAMASCUS UNIVERSITY
09.2019 - 09.2020
Timeline
Global Study Associate, Late Oncology Development
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
07.2025 - Current
Research Project Manager
SPINE RESEARCH UNIT, VALL D' HEBRON RESEARCH INTITUTE
09.2022 - Current
PhD Researcher
PHARMACOLOGY DEPARTMENT, UNIVERSITAT AUTONOMA DE BARCELONA (UAB)
10.2020 - Current
PhD - Clinical Pharmacology
UNIVERSITAT AUTONOMA DE BARCELONA (UAB)
10.2020 - Current
Master - Pharmacology
UNIVERSITAT AUTONOMA DE BARCELONA
10.2020 - Current
Bachelor degree - Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
DAMASCUS UNIVERSITY
09.2019 - 09.2020
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