Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Accomplishments
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Timeline
Therapeutic Area Experience
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Inês Tavares Cabrita

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Experienced Clinical Research Associate with 4+ years of independent monitoring experience across the UK, Spain, and Australia. Experienced in managing complex oncology, haematology, and respiratory trials (Phases I–III) from site qualification through close-out. Skilled in site training, audit preparation, and acting as lead CRA. Currently based in Sydney on a 482 visa, eligible for sponsorship transfer. Ready to step into a Senior CRA role to bring expertise, adaptability, and strong site relationships to Syneos Health.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Research Associate II

IQVIA RDS Pty Limited
04.2025 - Current

Multisponsor

  • Managing 6 protocols across 15 sites in oncology, haematology, and respiratory:
    - Head & Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (Phase II/III)
    - Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia & Richter’s Syndrome (Phase Ib/II)
    - Gastric/Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer (Phase III)
    - Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer (Phase III)
    - Pulmonary Emphysema due to Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Phase III)
  • Conduct SIVs, IMVs, and COVs; act as main contact for site staff, ensuring GCP and protocol adherence.
  • Supported sponsor audits at sites in 2025 — preparation, document reconciliation, and corrective action follow-up.
  • Responsible for site training on protocol amendments, safety reporting, and system use.

Clinical Research Associate II

Fortrea Spain SA (formerly LabCorp Development SA)
07.2023 - 01.2025

Sponsor dedicated to MSD

  • In addition to the general CRA activities and responsibilities, worked on phase II and III lung cancer studies (fully dedicated to Oncology), ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), protocol, and regulatory requirements.
  • Conducted key site management activities including Site Initiation Visits (SIVs), Interim Monitoring Visits (IMVs), and Close-Out Visits (COVs) for a portfolio of investigative sites.
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including clinical operations and medical teams, to support trial execution and ensure data quality.
  • Provided continuous support to sites, including training, issue resolution, and regular communication, contributing to high site engagement and performance.

Clinical Research Associate II

ICON, Plc.
09.2022 - 06.2023

Sponsor dedicated to Sanofi

  • In addition to the general CRA activities and responsabilities, managed and monitored 6 phase II & III clinical trials across Haematology (Immune-mediated Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura), Nervous System (Multiple Sclerosis), and Oncology (Small Cell Lung Cancer), ensuring compliance with GCP, study protocols, and regulatory standards.
  • Supported the execution of double-blind, open-label, randomised, multicentre trials in adult subjects across multiple therapeutic areas, contributing to trial success and high-quality data collection.

Clinical Research Associate I & II

PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific
04.2021 - 09.2022

Multisponsor

  • In addition to the general CRA activities and responsibilities, worked as Multisponsor on 7 phase Ib/IIa, II, III, and III/IV double-blind, open-label, randomised, multicentre, single-centre, and non-interventional clinical trials in the following therapeutic areas: Allergy (Allergic Rhinitis, Peanut Allergy – Paediatric), Digestive System (Primary Biliary Cholangitis), Nervous System (Multiple Sclerosis), Rare/Genetic Diseases/Disorders (Huntington’s Disease – Phase Ib/IIa), and Vaccines (COVID-19). Involved adult, paediatric, and adolescent subjects.
  • As an unblinded CRA, conducted unblinded Interim Monitoring Visits with responsibilities including the review of Pharmacy Binders, IP allocation and accountability, stock reconciliation, and monitoring of storage conditions.
  • Acted as the Lead CRA on two studies, and performed Annual Site Operations Assessments (SOA).

Clinical Trial Coordinator

PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific
07.2020 - 04.2021
  • Performed administrative tasks, including the timely processing of documents to PPD/Sponsor eTMF, and preparing Investigator Site Files (ISF) for study site activation.
  • Regularly reviewed eTMF documents and CTMS data to maintain good metrics.
  • Reviewed and tracked regulatory documents.
  • Effectively communicated with study sites and the project team to resolve pending invoices, and reconcile eTMF findings.
  • Volunteered to participate in the important PPD eTMF initiative by recording training videos for Veeva Vault eTMF.
  • Acted as a Remote Site Monitor (RSM) on a phase II multicentre, open-label clinical trial in Rare/Genetic Diseases/Disorders (Systemic Sclerosis), involving adult subjects.
  • Performed Site Management Calls (SMCs) and managed all site management activities that could be performed remotely as the Primary Site Contact, supporting interim analysis, database locks, site payments, findings, missing documentation, eCRF queries, etc.
  • Assisted the Data Excellence Team UK & Ireland by following up on outstanding site payments that were overdue by 120+ days across approximately 50 projects, where action was pending from the site/Clinical Team.

Education

Master of Science: Clinical Trials -

University College London

Bachelor of Science: Neuroscience -

Middlesex University London

Accomplishments

  • Speaker, Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) Annual Conference (Las Vegas, 2024)
  • PharmaTimes International Clinical Researcher of the Year (2021): Silver in Clinical Research Team category; Finalist in Clinical Trial Administrator category

Languages

Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Clinical Research Associate II

IQVIA RDS Pty Limited
04.2025 - Current

Clinical Research Associate II

Fortrea Spain SA (formerly LabCorp Development SA)
07.2023 - 01.2025

Clinical Research Associate II

ICON, Plc.
09.2022 - 06.2023

Clinical Research Associate I & II

PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific
04.2021 - 09.2022

Clinical Trial Coordinator

PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific
07.2020 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Science: Neuroscience -

Middlesex University London

Master of Science: Clinical Trials -

University College London

Therapeutic Area Experience

  • Oncology: Small Cell Lung Cancer, Head & Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Gastric/GEJ Cancer
  • Haematology: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia & Richter’s Syndrome, Immune-mediated Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
  • Respiratory/Rare Diseases: Pulmonary Emphysema, Huntington’s Disease
  • Neurology: Multiple Sclerosis
  • Allergy/Immunology: Allergic Rhinitis, Peanut Allergy
  • Vaccines: COVID-19
  • Autoimmune/Digestive: Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Inês Tavares Cabrita