Tushar Gaonkar

About Tushar Gaonkar

With over 17 years of transformative experience in the Clinical Research Industry, I have honed my expertise in leading global teams and managing complex, multi-phase clinical trials. My professional journey began in 2007, and I have since ascended from a Clinical Trial Assistant to an Associate Director, overseeing clinical development programs and customer portfolios with precision and strategic vision.My leadership and managerial roles span over 11 years, during which I have excelled as a Functional Lead, guiding Centralized Monitoring Teams and Clinical Operation Teams on Risk-Based Monitoring (RBM) Projects/Programs. My deep-rooted experience in Clinical Monitoring, where I have served as a Lead Monitor, Site Monitor, and Co-Monitor for over 6 years, has equipped me with unparalleled insights into the intricacies of clinical trials. I am passionate about training, mentoring, and assessing team leads and managers, playing a pivotal role in the onboarding of new hires and conducting interviews for hiring managers.In addition to my core clinical skills, my venture into Line Management for approximately 2 years has broadened my perspective, allowing me to navigate the complexities of the drug development process with finesse. My diverse cultural experiences and multifaceted roles have enriched my understanding of the industry, positioning me as a visionary leader capable of driving innovation and excellence.My goal is to leverage my extensive experience, management, supervision, operational, and leadership skills to propel organizational growth and achieve groundbreaking results. I am seeking global and offshore opportunities that will enable me to integrate personal enrichment with professional and organizational goals.My areas of interest include Decentralized Clinical Trials, Minimum Human Intervention Clinical Trials, Development of offshore teams for native language support in Clinical Research, Risk-Based Monitoring, Legacy Site Monitoring & Site Management, Core Clinical & Project Management, Record Information Management, Supply Chain Management, Support Services, and exploring new geographies with On-site or Global Assignments.I am eager to connect with forward-thinking professionals and organizations committed to advancing healthcare. Let\'s collaborate to drive innovation and make a lasting impact. Reach out to me via LinkedIn or email at t••••••••@gmail.com.

Experience

1. Associate Central Monitoring Director Clinical Operations

   IQVIA

   Nov 2022 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Portfolio Management, Program Management, Project Management, People Management & Process Management

Education

• World Open University

  Continuous Learning, Everything

• University of Mumbai

  B. Sc., Microbiology

  2003 — 2006

• Bombay College of Pharmacy (BCP)

  PGDPM, Clinical Research

  2006 — 2008

Skills

• Quality Assurance
• Clinical Data Management
• Oncology
• Protocol
• Good Clinical Practice (Gcp)
• Clinical Trial Management
• Pharmacovigilance
• Business Process Services
• Gmp
• Risk Based Monitoring
• Clinical Research
• Capa
• Endocrinology
• Immunology
• Clinical Trials
• Microbiology
• Management
• Clinical Development
• Neurology
• Rca
• Sop
• Experienced Trainer
• Ich-Gcp
• CRO
• Regulatory Affairs
• Copd
• Edc
• Ctms
• Clinical Monitoring
• Regulatory Submissions
• Line Management
• Site Initiation
• Sla
• Site Selection
• Lean Six Sigma
• Gcp
• Project Management