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Julieta Belen Barrera

Julieta Belen Barrera

Molecular Biologist - Sr. Safety And PV Specialist
Buenos Aires

Summary

Foward-thinking Senior Safety and PV Specialist bringing 4 years of experience in the Contract Research Organization (CRO) Industry serving as a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Additional 3 years of experience as a Scientific Research wich a Bachelor Degree in Biological Sciences, graduated with honors.



Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Senior Safety and PV Specialist

Syneos Health
07.2023 - Current
  • Coordinates workflow to ensure delivery of project distributing and monitoring team workload managing a small team within the project.
  • Provides support to manage safety and pharmacovigilance project risks/ issues as required: quality review of ICSRs, work performed by peers. Expert in SPVG, which includes resolution of project related routine queries, mentoring, and coaching.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
  • Followed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and project/program specific safety plans to deliver quality work.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.

Safety & PV Specialist II

Syneos Health
04.2022 - 07.2023
  • Performed all aspects of the collection, processing, and reporting of individual cases safety reports (ICSR), adhering to all data privacy guidelines, Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), Good Pharmacovigilance Practice (GVP), regulatory guidelines, company and project/program-specific procedures for clinical trials and/or post-marketing safety programs.
  • Participated in the generation of timely, consistent and accurate reporting of expedited reports in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinated with data management staff concerning reconciliation of safety data between the clinical and safety databases.
  • Ensured distribution of all required individual expedited and periodic reports for both clinical and post
  • Maintained understanding and compliance with SOPs, Work Instructions (WIs), global drug/biologic/device regulations, GCPs, ICH guidelines, GVP, project/program plans and the drug development process.

Operation Specialist I - Workflow Lead/QCer

IQVIA
07.2021 - 03.2022
  • Responsible for managing the workload in the respective workflow ensuring equal distribution of cases/email communication between team members alongside meeting daily/weekly/monthly client deliverables.
  • Run reports including AE/PQC reports and AE/PQC metrics when needed.
  • Certify new Quality Controllers (QCers) and new joiners.
  • Provide trainings and updates.
  • Notify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), investigate root causes and take corrective action when KPIs are not met.

Operation Specialist I - AE Intake Case Processor

IQVIA
09.2020 - 07.2021
  • Responsible for reviewing, assessing and processing Lifecycle Safety data and information, across all service lines, received from various sources and distribute reports/data onwards to both internal and external third parties following applicable regulations Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and internal guidelines under guidance and support of senior operation team members.
  • Redaction of source document personal identifiable information and attachment to case. Review and data entry of specified fields in database.
  • Case follow-up. Reconciliation of cases against regulatory listings, Safety Data Exchange Agreement (SDEA) mailbox, etc as needed. Monitors the workflow of phone, email and postal Follow Ups (FUPs) in Argus.

Scientific Researcher

Fundacion Instituto Leloir
12.2019 - 12.2020

Thesis work "treatment of tumor heterogeneity with oncolytic viruses transcriptionally directed with hybrid and synthetic promoters"

Community Manager

Freelance
01.2019 - 12.2020
  • Managed social media channels effectively for improved brand visibility and increased audience interaction.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, optimizing marketing initiatives that supported community growth.
  • Increased membership retention rates by developing targeted campaigns aimed at re-engaging inactive users.

Scientific Research - Intern

INGEBI
04.2018 - 06.2019
  • Learned multiple molecular biological techniques.
  • Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities or new assignments as needed within the lab environment.
  • Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and organizing equipment, supplies, and samples.
  • Safely prepared reagents, compounds and lab test solutions.
  • Analyzed data to create and organize graphs, charts and documents for publications and presentation.
  • Conducted DNA, RNA and protein extraction and quantification using spectrophotometer and gel electrophoresis.
  • Contributed to the successful completion of research projects by effectively managing time, resources, and workload while maintaining a high level of quality control.

Secretary

Barrera&ASOC
01.2015 - 03.2018
  • Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
  • Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Composed business correspondence and official documents to assist accounting staff.
  • Organized office systems to maximize efficiency and completeness of records.

Education

Master's degree - Medical Molecular Biology

Faculty of Pharmacy And Biochemistry, University of Buenos Aires
CABA, Buenos Aires
01.2019 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology and Genetics

Faculty of Health Sciences, Maimonides University
CABA, Buenos Aires, Argentina
05.2013 - 05.2018

High School - Mercantile Bachelor

San Rafael Arcángel Institute
CABA, Buenos Aires
01.2007 - 05.2012

Skills

    Problem-Solving

    Multitasking Abilities

    Attention to Detail

    Adaptability

    Goal Setting

    Molecular Biology

    Research background

Certification

Cancer: From Basic Research to Clinic, 12th Ed., 2020, Laboratory of Hormonal Carcinogenesis, Institute of Biology and Experimental Medicine, Vuelta de Obligado 2490, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Scientific work

  • Master's thesis - ongoing, 2019, present, “Tumor heterogeneity treatment with oncolytic viruses, transcriptionally directed with hybrid and synthetic promoters”
  • Bachelor thesis - completed, 2016, 2018, "Antigens production against canine Distemper virus in plants as biorreactors"

Accomplishments

  • Graduated with honors (Average: 8.57)
  • Meeting exceeding company targets.
  • Contributing to good customer service.
  • Implementing successful projects or initiatives.
  • Receiving awards or recognition.
  • Improving processes or efficiency.

Timeline

Senior Safety and PV Specialist

Syneos Health
07.2023 - Current

Safety & PV Specialist II

Syneos Health
04.2022 - 07.2023

Operation Specialist I - Workflow Lead/QCer

IQVIA
07.2021 - 03.2022

Operation Specialist I - AE Intake Case Processor

IQVIA
09.2020 - 07.2021

Scientific Researcher

Fundacion Instituto Leloir
12.2019 - 12.2020

Community Manager

Freelance
01.2019 - 12.2020

Master's degree - Medical Molecular Biology

Faculty of Pharmacy And Biochemistry, University of Buenos Aires
01.2019 - 05.2021

Scientific Research - Intern

INGEBI
04.2018 - 06.2019

Secretary

Barrera&ASOC
01.2015 - 03.2018

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology and Genetics

Faculty of Health Sciences, Maimonides University
05.2013 - 05.2018

High School - Mercantile Bachelor

San Rafael Arcángel Institute
01.2007 - 05.2012
Julieta Belen BarreraMolecular Biologist - Sr. Safety And PV Specialist