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Yasini  Savandarajan

Yasini Savandarajan

405, Jalan Desa Ampang 3, Taman Sri Ampang, 68000 Ampang Selangor

Summary

Seeking a challenging career in an organization that promotes growth, stability and opportunity for advancement in the field of Pharmacovigilance.
Pharmacovigilance Specialist with 2 years of experience in capturing and assessing adverse event reports and cases. Successfully faced multiple PeriodicSafetyUpdateReports(PSUR), MonthlySafetyReports(MSR), ORIONs, RiskManagementPlans(RMP), NotifiableSafetyScenario(NSS), Corrective and Preventive Action Plans(CAPA), IndividualCaseSafetyReports(ICSR) and other Aggregate Reports to Health Authority. Strong knowledge of MedDRA and coding practices. Thorough understanding of adverse event reporting and safety databases. Good understanding of the quality and confidentiality of patient data and process involved in processing the data to make it presentable as per regulatory requirements and SOPs. Good knowledge and understanding of the standard operating procedures and abiding by the guidelines. Excellent interpersonal communication, organizational and leadership skills. Good at handling modules independently in a team. I am looking for a job within the Pharmaceutical Industry that will enable me to explore the field, gain experience and further improve my excellent research skills. As additional necessary skills, I am proficient in Microsoft office tools such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher, Outlook and One Note.


MAIN INTERESTS

Laboratory Based Research and Development

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Regulatory Affairs Executive

Pharmacovigilance(Drug Safety)

Clinical Trials


Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Pharmacovigilance Specialist

Merck Sharp And Dohme,MSD
06.2022 - 12.2023
  • Oversaw adverse events case reporting and conducted follow-ups. Individual case safety report (ICSR)
  • Review,preparation,and completion of reports of Adverse drug experiences.
  • Reviewed and managed regular safety update reports.
  • Supported audits as well as CAPAs management as a backup support.
  • Reviewed pharmacovigilance procedures.(Malaysian Guidelines on Good Pharmacovigilance Practices-GVP)
  • Conducted case reconciliation with internal departments, distributors, affiliates and business partners.
  • Trained staff and updated training documents to meet regulations and standards(AEFIs and Reporting Timelines)
  • Responded to requests from regulatory agencies and notified to share information.
  • Supported PV Lead in maintaining the local PV Training matrix and onboarding plans.
  • Supported development and maintenance of local PV controlled documents (i.e., Company Core Pharmacovigilance Documents, training materials, etc. as applicable) ensuring that they are kept current.
  • Supported PV self-inspections as required by PV Legislations (where applicable).
  • Responsible for completing all required/applicable trainings assigned at time of hire and after hire by the due dates, before performing the activity.
  • Supported training of local company staff, distributors, vendors, and business partners as instructed by their manager.
  • Responsible for managing and performing local literature screening and assessment in accordance with company procedure and local requirements
  • Responsible for Health Authority Website Monitoring for potential safety issues, safety alerts, and new/revised PV requirements in compliance with company procedures and local legislation.
  • Responsible for reviewing, providing input and approving local initiatives (e.g., digital interfaces, marketing initiatives/ patient programs, organized data collection systems, etc.), and other programs to ensure compliance with PV requirements.
  • As assigned by PV Lead, responsible for scheduling and coordinating submission activities for PSURs and other Aggregate Reports to the local Health Authority in compliance with company procedures and local legislation.
  • Responsible for ensuring appropriate implementation and oversight of Risk Minimization Measures and Additional Risk Minimization Measures locally as per department policy and local legislations.
  • As assigned by PV Lead, prepare/maintain/submit local RMPs to the local HA.
  • Supported local implementation of applicable business continuity plans.
  • Files, stores and archives safety-related and regulatory data and documentation in accordance with department and company policies and local requirements.
  • Served as local Subject Matter Expert on relevant PV regulations, processes, and procedures.
  • Represented PV in cross-functional organizational and alliance partner forums as needed.
  • Participated on local company committees and councils for matters impacting PV as assigned.


  • Daily Task

-Case processing(ICSR)

-PVI case check

-Country Registry Report check

  • Monthly Task

-APAC Metrics

-Monthly Safety Report(MSR and ORION)

-Risk Management Plans(RMP)

-Literature Review Search

-Reconciliation(Recon management with vendors)

-Notifiable Safety Scenario(NSS)

-Contract with vendor(Vendor Management and Termination)

-Aggregate Review(PSUR and ORION)

  • Quarterly

-Biannual Review(Delta and Biannual)

  • Every 6 months

-Bulk Reporting(Batch Report)



Private Chemistry & Biology Tutor

Self-Employed
01.2022 - 06.2023

Teaching Chemistry and Biology subjects for high school students.

Research Assistant

University Of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
10.2021 - 12.2021

1)Isolation of Bacterium

2)Preparation of Bacterium

3)Micro and Macro-dilution

4)Basic Microbiology Techniques

5)Key in and Transfer Data

6)Plot Graph Using Microsoft Excel




Education

Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical And Health Sciences

University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
Semenyih
10.2021

Associate of Science - Foundation in Science

University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
Semenyih
06.2017

Skills

    Pharmacovigilance

  • Safety management
  • Preventive actions
  • Local literature screening
  • International Regulations
  • Communication training in PV related
  • Support PV lead in maintaining local PV training matrix and onboarding plans - Adverse events following immunizations (AEFIs)
  • Backup support for PV audit and inspections
  • CAPAs management - late reports
  • Responsible for reporting adverse events (AE) and Product Quality Complaints (PQCs)
  • Supported development and maintenance of local PV controlled documents - training materials and PV documents
  • Prepared, maintained and submitted local RMPs to the local health authority (HA)
  • Supported training of local vendors and business partners - Vendor Management
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Able to work in team
  • Communication Skills

    Research

  • Preparation of Tablets
  • Basic Microbiology Techniques
  • Preparation of Bacterium
  • Macro-dilution and Micro-dilution
  • TLC analysis
  • Microscopy skills
  • Basic First Aid and CPR skills
  • Aseptic Techniques
  • Lab Equipment Knowledge
  • Business plan Writing skills
  • Computer skills
  • Communication skills
  • Ability to Multitask
  • Developing Individualized Lessons
  • Adapting to Student's Learning Style

Accomplishments

    1)Won the school of Pharmacy-BMS Photography Competition in University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus

    -Won the 1st prize of the school of pharmacy-biomedical sciences photography competition in both year 2020 and 2021.The photos being published in the University blog.

    2)Successfully Completed Project Management Workshop Series at the Asia Pacific University Of Technology and Innovation.

    3)Lead the Public Health Campaign of School of Pharmacy at the University Of Nottingham.

Languages

Bahasa Malaysia
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Tamil
Advanced
C1
Bahasa Malaysia
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Associate Pharmacovigilance Specialist

Merck Sharp And Dohme,MSD
06.2022 - 12.2023

Private Chemistry & Biology Tutor

Self-Employed
01.2022 - 06.2023

Research Assistant

University Of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
10.2021 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical And Health Sciences

University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus

Associate of Science - Foundation in Science

University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
Yasini Savandarajan