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Nondumiso Shongwe

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Dedicated clinical research professional with expertise in project management.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a Project Management role that fosters growth and innovation.

I am a dedicated and conscientious professional with a BSc in Biotechnology and an MPhil in Biomedical Forensic Science. My academic background has equipped me with a solid understanding of laboratory standards, techniques, and good clinical practices. I have a passion for clinical research and am eager to leverage my skills in a dynamic environment.

In my current role as a Project Manager at Synexa Life Sciences, I coordinate projects, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. My previous experiences include managing research projects and data collection efforts, where I honed my skills in stakeholder communication and data management. I am committed to contributing to high-quality outcomes and fostering efficient work ethics within my team.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Project Manager

Current

Synexa Life Sciences

Dec 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Responsible for project coordination and acting as the main point of contact between sponsors and laboratory staff. Managed customer service delivery, supported capacity planning, and ensured compliance with protocols and regulatory requirements.

Project Management Budget Management Communication Regulatory Compliance Stakeholder Management Data Reporting Team Leadership

Project Manager

Eswatini Snakebite Research & Intervention Centre

Oct 2020 - Aug 2021 (10 months)

Coordinated project activities, managed project employees, prepared work plans and reports, and ensured project targets were met within timeframes.

Project Coordination Team Management Budget Management Communication Reporting Time Management Stakeholder Engagement

Data Collector

Eswatini Snakebite Research & Intervention Centre

Jan 2020 - Oct 2020 (9 months)

Collected patient data for a clinical trial, maintained relationships with health facilities, and ensured data quality and compliance.

Data Collection Data Management Quality Control Communication Budgeting

Forensic Toxicology Intern

UCT Division of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology

Nov 2017 - Jan 2018 (2 months)

Assisted in the operational running of the Forensic Toxicology Unit, monitored toxicology reports, and participated in unit meetings.

Communication Administrative Support

Laboratory Technologist

ICAP

Nov 2016 - Jan 2017 (2 months)

Processed and stored blood specimens for the Eswatini HIV Incidence Measurement Survey, ensuring quality assurance and data accuracy.

Quality Assurance Data Cleaning HIV Research

Data Science Intern

CHAI

Oct 2016 - Oct 2016 (0 months)

Evaluated clinical outcomes of early anti-retroviral treatment and performed data entry and cleaning for laboratory specimen test results.

Data Entry Data Cleaning Communication

Strategic Information Team Leader

The Luke Commission

Feb 2016 - Jul 2016 (5 months)

Led data capturing for outreach teams, trained team members, and ensured administrative efficiency within the department.

Data Management Team Leadership Training Communication Administrative Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Cape Town

Project Management

2020 - 2020

Project Management Foundations course.

University of Cape Town

MPhil, Biomedical Forensic Sciences

2017 - 2018

Research project: Toxicological Findings in Road Traffic Accident Fatalities in Cape Town: Pilot Study.

University of Pretoria

BSc (Hons), Biotechnology

2014 - 2014

Project: Evaluation of the activity of synthetic peptide Os(11-22)N2 against E.coli in the presence of serum and its components.

University of Pretoria

BSc, Biotechnology

2011 - 2013

Key Skills gained: Perform experiments and present the experimental protocol and data in a scientific report. Analytical and conceptual thinking, with a conscientious approach to managing workloads.