Nishanth Poovarasan

About Nishanth Poovarasan

Driven and detail-oriented B. Pharmacy graduate with specialized in clinical research, clinical data management(CDM), pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, and medical writing. Equipped with an ICH - GCP, Clinical Research and AI - Based Pharma Marketing certification and a strong foundation in pharmaceutical sciences, I am well-prepared to contribute to clinical trials, safety monitoring, regulatory compliance, and scientific documentation.As an employee, I bring enthusiasm, adaptability, and a results-driven mindset to every task. My goal is to support innovative healthcare solutions by ensuring quality, compliance, and precision in all aspects of clinical and regulatory work.Key Skills and Expertise:Clinical Research and Data ManagementPharmacovigilance and Drug Safety MonitoringRegulatory Affairs and ComplianceMedical Writing and ReviewAnalytical Thinking and Attention to DetailI am actively seeking opportunities in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors to contribute meaningfully while continuing to grow and excel professionally.

Experience

1. Clinical Data Abstractor

   Optum

   Jun 2025 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Specialized in the meticulous review and extraction of medical record data to support HEDIS and quality improvement initiatives. Currently managing data integrity across multiple high-priority clinical projects, ensuring compliance with rigorous healthcare standards and documentation requirements.​Core Project Expertise* ​SPD (Statin Therapy for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease): Evaluating patient records to verify appropriate statin prescriptions and adherence for individuals with clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease & Reporting Adverse drug reactions.​*CBP (Controlling High Blood Pressure): Auditing outpatient records to confirm blood pressure readings are within clinical thresholds (< 140/90 mmHg) and documented according to NCQA guidelines.*​BCS (Breast Cancer Screening): Tracking and validating mammography compliance to ensure timely preventive screenings for eligible female populations.*TRC (Transition of Care) Validation of Inpatient stays & Verifing the Admit, Discharge dates, Patient engagement. medication reconciliation summaries for the patient to reduce communication gaps, Errors in duplication of admits, Ensuring Patient safety. ​Key Competencies​Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of HEDIS measures and NCQA technical specifications.​Clinical Accuracy: Expert at navigating Electronic Health Records (EHR) to identify evidence of clinical exclusions and numerator compliance.​Data Integrity: Maintaining high inter-rater reliability (IRR) scores while meeting strict daily abstraction quotas.

Education

• R. V higher secondary school

  Higher secondary

• Madras Medical College (MMC)

  Bachelor's degree, Pharmacy

• R. V higher secondary school

  High School Diploma