As Head of Clinical Services I´m responsible for developing and managing all clinical services. This includes two main areas, being CRO and CMC services. Namely, for CRO services I´m responsible for service supervision, implementation and follow-up of clinical research services. Managing a team of 1 Manager, 3 CRA and 3 CTCs. Concerning CMC I´m responsible for service supervision, implementation and follow-up related to process development, formulation, GMP production and other services, such as analytics, related to CMC. Additionally for both areas of expertise I´m directelly in charge for the negotiation (Proposals, MSA and SOWs) with clients and providers.

Attending monthly IRB meetings and participating in the review and monitoring of biomedical research involving human subjects and other ethical related topics; Conducting and/or assisting on assessments related with requests submitted for approval by expedited procedures; Serving on IRB sub-committees as needed; Working with investigators to resolve issues related to IRB reviews; Maintaining current knowledge of applicable regulations, laws, and institutional policies; Participating in discussions of issues related to the care practice, including procedures/protocols or policies development.

The Lusíadas Knowledge Center is the business unit responsible for education and research, stimulating and contributing to the production and dissemination of knowledge within Lusíadas Saúde Group, in partnership with the other operations of the United Healthcare group, as well as all national and international entities.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Overseeing all aspects of clinical trials for all Hospitals/Clinics from Lusíadas Saúde; Responsible for the development and implementation of SOP's; Acting as liaison between the trial site and the sponsor; Managing a team of clinical research coordinators, training and evaluation.As Clinical Research Manager - responsible for coordinating and implementing all study-related activities;As Project Manager for Innovation Projects/Calls - project funding and consorcium partners search; preparation and submission of applications; overseeing project life cycle by executing, monitoring, controlling and closing; liaison with partners to assure the overall direction and integrity of project's.

The Centro de Educação, Ensino e Investigação (CEEI) is a center whose mission is to supervise, coordinate and support Education, Training and Research activities at Hospital Lusíadas Lisboa. CEEI develops its action in close articulation with the Hospital Board of Administration, the Clinic Director and other Governing Bodies, aiming at the development and execution of the Institution's scientific and technological research and development policy.

Oversight of the principles and practices of ethical research conduct across the Institution;Monitoring and review of the delivery and support for ethical research conduct at all levels;Management of the application to conduct medical research;Advising and information regarding rules and regulation in ethical aspects through communication with the investigators;Meeting preparation and Communication Records;Monitoring of the Protocol Implementation;Management of the procedures for investigations, appeals and legal requirements;Maintenance of the appropriate data on all ethical research processes, procedures and activities;Report annually on all aspects of ethical research conduct and activities.

Clinical Research Coordination of several Clinical Trials (Phase II-b, III and IV) and Observational Studies, in diverse therapeutic areas;Assists the Principal Investigator in conducting clinical trials;Develop and implement procedures for facilitating screening and patient enrollment;Responsible for subject screening and consenting; Collects all clinical data from subjects and manages the database; Responsible for scheduling and coordinating protocol required procedures or tests; Managing blood draws from study subjects; Evaluate the quality and integrity of study site practices related to the proper conduct of the protocol and adherence to applicable regulations; Manage the progress of the studies by tracking regulatory submissions and approvals; Recruitment and enrolment, and data query management and resolution, SAE notifications and follow-up; Create and maintain appropriate documentation regarding site management, knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements; i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.

Liaison with the Education Institutions;Management of all protocols and contacts with the Education Institutions;Administrative and analytical support to faculty;Developing and implementing curriculum-related policies and procedures;Provide curricular-related services to students;Logistics supervision of the students allocated;Distribution of listings and assignment of tutors;Managment of course schedules, academic calendars, exam schedules and evaluation process;Report of all activity related.

Review of all the clinical research trials submitted to HFF EPE in close cooperation with the Clinical Director and the Board of Administration;Financial Contracts negotiations between Hospital and Sponsor/CRO;Promotion of scientific activity in HFF EPE;Contribute to the creation and development of better conditions for conducting research in HFF EPE, particularly with regard to methodological aspects, promoting training and monitoring activity for researchers;Strengthen the Good Clinical Practices across all Research projects undergoing;Development and maintenance of the Committee activity database;Preparation and presentation of the annual report and future planning of the Committee activity.

Collaboration in the development of Annual Activity Plans;Collaboration on Quality Accreditation process, particularly in the development of protocols and procedures for the Dpt.;Collaboration in the development of Annual Activity Report;Management of all national and international contacts and correspondence;Collaboration in the drafting of scientific articles and papers, consistent with international requirements, aiming eventual publication or presentation at conferences and teaching appointments.

Support in the management of multicenter national and international clinical trials;Review of all the clinical research trials submitted to Hospital in close cooperation with the Clinical Director and the Board of Administration;Coordination and liaison between test center, promoters and CRO`s;Financial Contracts evaluation between Hospital and Sponsor/CRO;Contribute, development and promote better conditions for conducting research in Institution, particularly with regard to methodological aspects, promoting training and monitoring activity for researchers;Promote Good Clinical Practices in Research;Promotion of scientific activity in the Institution;Preparation and maintenance of the Department's activity database;Elaboration, monitoring and control of performance indicators of the developed activity;Management of all documentation according to applicable standards, procedures and legislation.