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Elvira Tolentino

@elviratolentino

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Senior clinical project manager driving efficient, compliant clinical trial delivery.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior roles managing clinical trial portfolios where I can lead cross-functional teams, optimize operations, and drive compliant, cost-effective trial delivery in a collaborative environment.

I am a senior clinical project management professional with extensive experience leading clinical trial portfolios across Asia Pacific, managing cross-functional teams, regulatory compliance, budgets, and timelines to deliver measurable results. I have a proven record of optimizing operations, implementing outsourcing strategies with significant cost savings, and fostering stakeholder collaboration to accelerate trial execution.

I lead with a solutions-oriented, results-driven approach and prioritize mentorship, risk management, and effective communication to achieve business outcomes. My background includes program management for grant-supported research, publication in peer-reviewed journals, and speaking at international conferences, demonstrating both operational excellence and thought leadership in clinical research.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Clinical Trial Portfolio Manager

Current

Nestlé Research & Development Center Pte Ltd

Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Manage a complex clinical trial portfolio across Asia Pacific, ensuring timeline and budget adherence while engaging cross-functional and external stakeholders to accelerate trial execution.

Clinical Project Management Regulatory Compliance Budget Management Stakeholder Engagement Portfolio Management Risk Management Outsourcing Strategy

Clinical Project Manager Team Lead

Nestlé Research & Development Center Pte Ltd

Dec 2020 - Mar 2024 (3 years 3 months)

Led a team of senior clinical project managers across Asia to improve trial efficiency, streamline processes, and implement outsourcing strategies that delivered approximately CHF 1.6M in cost savings.

Team Leadership Clinical Operations Process Improvement Outsourcing Management Cost Optimization Cross Functional Collaboration Vendor Management

Area Clinical Operations Manager

Abbott Manufacturing Singapore Pte Ltd

May 2015 - Dec 2020 (5 years 7 months)

Built strategic partnerships with investigators and CROs to optimize clinical trial portfolio management and led a program supporting Healthy Ageing research funded by the Singapore EDB.

Clinical Operations Strategic Partnerships Program Management CRO Grant Management Collaboration

Clinical Project Manager

Abbott Manufacturing Singapore Private Limited

Apr 2009 - Apr 2015 (6 years)

Managed clinical studies by strengthening site and sponsor relationships, improving subject recruitment and retention, and ensuring accurate data collection aligned with research objectives.

Study Management Site Relations Data Quality Communication Retention

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Far Eastern University

Bachelor of Science, Medical Technology

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology at Far Eastern University focusing on clinical laboratory sciences and diagnostic methodologies.