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Olga Rusakova

@olgarusakova

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Experienced Medical Doctor specializing in global clinical trial management.

Serbia

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that allows me to lead innovative clinical trials, fostering collaboration in a dynamic environment while ensuring compliance and achieving project goals.

I am a Medical Doctor with 15 years of clinical research experience, specializing in managing global clinical trial projects across 8+ countries in EMEA and APAC. My expertise lies in rare diseases, cardiovascular, and neurology, with a strong background in pulmonology and critical care diseases, oncology, and HIV trials. Over the last 8 years at IQVIA, I have dedicated my efforts to project management as a clinical lead, successfully managing cross-border clinical trials and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Throughout my career, I have achieved perfect audit results in 2024-2025 and have effectively implemented strategies to reach recruitment targets. My skills in project management and risk mitigation have been pivotal in ensuring the success of clinical projects. I am adept at regulatory submissions and team leadership, ready to enhance clinical project success through my strong communication and negotiation skills.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Clinical Lead

IQVIA

Jun 2022 - Mar 2025 (2 years 9 months)

Led global clinical trials for rare diseases and acute coronary syndrome across 8+ EMEA countries, coordinating over 70 investigator sites. Ensured project compliance with regulatory and internal requirements, achieving successful audits and inspections. Achieved recruitment targets by implementing effective strategies and contributed to project risk mitigation planning.

Project Management Regulatory Compliance Risk Mitigation Team Leadership Negotiation Communication Problem Solving

Clinical Operational Manager

IQVIA

Jan 2020 - Jun 2022 (2 years 5 months)

Managed and led a clinical team of 18+ clinical research associates in resource management, talent planning, and project execution. Oversaw staff selection, onboarding, and training, assigning resources to research projects while monitoring workload and quality. Identified quality risks, developed corrective plans, and promptly addressed issues.

Team Leadership Resource Management Training Quality Assurance

Clinical Research Associate

Novartis Pharma

Aug 2009 - Sep 2017 (8 years 1 month)

Conducted all types of monitoring activities for oncology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, psychiatry, and pediatric clinical trials (Phase II-III). Managed site operations, performed RBM monitoring, and actively participated in investigator meetings. Ensured data integrity and drug accountability throughout the trial lifecycle.

Monitoring Clinical Trials Oncology Pediatrics Clinical Trials Data Integrity

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Moscow Medical Academy

Medical Doctor, Medicine

Completed a comprehensive medical program, earning a Medical Doctor degree. Also obtained a Postgraduation certificate in Therapy, focusing on advanced therapeutic practices.