Dayana Itzel Urrutia
@dayanaitzelurrutia
I am a senior clinical researcher with 16 years' clinical trials expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am a senior clinical researcher with 16 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in clinical monitoring, medical affairs and regulatory support. I coordinate scientific follow-ups, centralize information, and ensure GCP and SOP compliance while participating in FDA inspections and quality audits.
I have led monitoring and MSL activities across vaccines, infectious disease and oncology studies, driving data quality through CRF review, TMF/ISF management and database lock readiness. I seek roles where I can apply my pharmacological and toxicological knowledge, pharmacovigilance training, and project management skills to improve trial integrity and regulatory outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Associate of Clinical Research II
PPD (Thermo Fisher Scientific)
Jul 2021 - Oct 2024 (3 years 3 months)
Senior clinical monitor for Takeda and Moderna pediatric infectious disease trials, ensuring GCP compliance, monitoring visits, and database lock readiness across multiple sites.
Senior Associate of Clinical Research II
Vaxtrials
Aug 2020 - Jun 2021 (10 months)
Senior clinical monitor for COVID and infectious disease vaccine studies, conducting site initiation, monitoring and close-out visits while supporting enrollment strategies.
Medical Liaison in Oncology
Janssen
Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)
Served as Medical Science Liaison across Latin American markets, facilitating medical education, stakeholder engagement, and scientific support for oncology products.
Senior Clinical Research Associate II
Klixar CRO
Jan 2018 - Mar 2018 (2 months)
Independent senior clinical monitor for AstraZeneca observational oncology studies in Panama and Costa Rica, conducting qualification, monitoring, and close-out activities.
Associate of Clinical Research II
Quintiles
Apr 2015 - Jul 2017 (2 years 3 months)
Senior clinical monitor for Roche studies in oncology, rheumatology and lupus nephritis (Phase II–IV), overseeing sites across Central America and ensuring data quality and regulatory compliance.
Clinical Research Associate II
ICON
Sep 2013 - Mar 2015 (1 year 6 months)
Managed Phase III study for treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis across Panamanian provinces, conducting monitoring visits and ensuring protocol adherence and data integrity.
Clinical Research Associate
GlaxoSmithKline Biológicos Panama
Jan 2007 - Jan 2013 (6 years)
Supervised Phase III–IV vaccine and epidemiological studies across Latin America, ensuring study conduct, patient safety and data integrity.
Radiotherapy Technician
Cancer Institute
Jan 2003 - Jan 2007 (4 years)
Executed brachytherapy and external radiotherapy treatments, managed unit mechanics and patient CT simulations to ensure safe daily radiation delivery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Interamerican University of Panama
Master of Business Administration, Strategic Management
2025 -
Pursuing a Master of Business Administration with emphasis on Strategic Management at Interamerican University of Panama since 2025.
Universidad Latina
Diploma in Health Economics, Health Economics
2023 - 2024
Completed a Diploma in Health Economics at Universidad Latina from October 2023 to March 2024.
HAACI (Consulting, Training & Integral Management)
Pharmacovigilance Course, Pharmacovigilance
2024 -
Completed a Pharmacovigilance course at HAACI in November 2024.
Interamerican University of Panama
Agile Project Management Course, Project Management
2024 -
Completed an Agile Project Management course at Interamerican University of Panama in May–June 2024.
Project Management Institute
Project Management Course (Risk Management), Project Management
2024 -
Completed a Project Management basis course focused on risk management through the Project Management Institute in September 2024.
University of Panama
Bachelor of Science, Biology (Microbiology and Parasitology)
1994 - 2001
Bachelor's degree in Biology with specialization in Microbiology and Parasitology from the University of Panama (1994–2001).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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