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Meriem Kara

Meriem Kara

Barcelona

Summary

Insightful Clinical Research Specialist known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in clinical trial design, regulatory compliance, and data analysis. Thrives using critical thinking, communication, and teamwork to exceed project goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Clinical Data Manager & Study Coordinator

L’Institut Català d’Oncologia
Barcelona
07.2020 - Current
  • Led end-to-end trial coordination for hematologic malignancies including CAR-T, HSCT and Lymphoma.
  • Developed and implemented data management plans for clinical trials in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
  • Monitored the accuracy of data collected from multiple sources to ensure that quality standards were met.
  • Oversaw data cleaning, audit readiness, CRF development, and feasibility assessments.
  • Supported regulatory inspections and mentored junior researchers.
  • Engaged with investigators and contributed to global research initiatives.

Training Specialist – Dermatology

Bayer
Barcelona
01.2020 - 07.2020
  • Delivered dermatology-focused scientific training for HCPs across Spain.
  • Collaborated with sales and medical teams to ensure accurate and consistent messaging.
  • Produced training content aligned with current clinical data and compliance standards.
  • Gained insights from KOLs to enhance scientific strategy and HCP engagement.
  • Worked closely with vendors in order to secure appropriate resources for upcoming trainings.
  • Designed comprehensive training programs to enhance employee performance.

Medical Affairs Intern

Macleods Pharmaceuticals
Kiev
10.2018 - 04.2019
  • Trained physicians and pharmacists in therapeutic guidelines and product use.
  • Conducted clinical data analyses and contributed to regional medical strategy.
  • Assisted in field visits and KOL insight gathering.

Education

M.Sc. - Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Research

Tech School of Medicine
Barcelona
06.2027

Pharm.D - Pharmacy

Universidad De Barcelona
09-2015

M.D. -

Universidad De Sevilla / Bogomolets National Medical University
Sevilla/Kiev 2015-2019

Skills

  • Medical Affairs and KOL Engagement
  • Clinical trial operations (CAR-T, HSCT, Lymphoma)
  • Scientific training and communication
  • Data management (Rave, Veeva, REDCap)
  • Regulatory compliance (EMA, FDA, ICH-GCP)
  • GenAI and statistical tools (R, SPSS, SAS)
  • Fluent in English, Spanish, and Catalan

Certification

  • Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR) – NIH (2025)
  • Python- Basic Level (2025)
  • Harvard – Intro to Computer Science (2024)
  • Car-T cell therapy – Ebmt (2022)
  • Excel specialist – Microsoft (2022)
  • Statistical analysis – EBMT (2020)
  • Medidata Rave EDC – Essentials (2020)

Publications

  • BMT Journal (2024): Cyclophosphamide vs. Sirolimus/Tacrolimus in Lymphoid Malignancies
  • EBMT Annual (2022): Reduced Intensity TBF Conditioning in Allogenic HSCT
  • GETH (2022): SMARTHP: Telemonitoring for HSCT/CT Patients
  • Tandem (2023): Optimizing Teamwork for High-Quality Data
  • Contributing Author: Ongoing CAR-T Trials (2023–2025)

Languages

Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Catalan
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Arabic
Intermediate (B1)
B1
German
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Senior Clinical Data Manager & Study Coordinator

L’Institut Català d’Oncologia
07.2020 - Current

Training Specialist – Dermatology

Bayer
01.2020 - 07.2020

Medical Affairs Intern

Macleods Pharmaceuticals
10.2018 - 04.2019

M.Sc. - Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Research

Tech School of Medicine

Pharm.D - Pharmacy

Universidad De Barcelona

M.D. -

Universidad De Sevilla / Bogomolets National Medical University
Meriem Kara