Octavia Borecka, Phd Email & Phone Number

Manchester, Gb

Manchester, Gb

United Kingdom

• Project management of several patient and caregiver real-world studies (including action items, internal project team, timelines, and invoicing)• Leading project meetings and serving as the main point of contact for clients on research studies• Driving the development of deliverables, from initial drafts to final reviews; coordinating involvement of other team members; reviewing drafts produced by other project team members• Contributing to relevant deliverables and pitches;… Show more • Project management of several patient and caregiver real-world studies (including action items, internal project team, timelines, and invoicing)• Leading project meetings and serving as the main point of contact for clients on research studies• Driving the development of deliverables, from initial drafts to final reviews; coordinating involvement of other team members; reviewing drafts produced by other project team members• Contributing to relevant deliverables and pitches; developing proposals and study concept slide decks• Leading development of reports and publications• Proving coaching and mentoring, where relevant, to other team members around project- or team-related activities Show less

United Kingdom

• Execution and support of design of quantitative and qualitative patient and caregiver real-world studies (including vignette-based health utility studies, qualitative interview studies, patient-reported quality of life studies site-based studies, phase 4 clinical trials)• Project management and coordination of participant recruitment and PRO instrument licensing• Development of research proposals, project documents, protocols, informed consent documents, ethics submissions, eCRFs and… Show more • Execution and support of design of quantitative and qualitative patient and caregiver real-world studies (including vignette-based health utility studies, qualitative interview studies, patient-reported quality of life studies site-based studies, phase 4 clinical trials)• Project management and coordination of participant recruitment and PRO instrument licensing• Development of research proposals, project documents, protocols, informed consent documents, ethics submissions, eCRFs and project reports• Support of client communication and timeline management• Conduct of interviews and focus groups with patients, caregivers, and clinicians, alongside of qualitative data analysis• Performance of efficient and rigorous desktop research, including identifying disease burden and suitable COA/PRO instruments• Execution of literature reviews, including developing search strategies, reviewing abstracts, selecting articles, and extracting data• Drafting of abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for publications and management of the submission and peer-review processAreas: rare diseases, dermatology, oncology, musculoskeletal, pulmonology, cardiovascular, allergy. Show less

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

BBSRC-funded PhD Studentship which included:• complete design of the clinical study ethical approvals documents (protocol, patient information sheet, consent form, invitation letter, GP letter, study advert) • and associated Integrated Research Application System (IRAS) management in order to obtain NHS Research Ethics Committee approvals alongside the set-up of the recruitment and study procedures to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards• development of a new analytical chemistry… Show more BBSRC-funded PhD Studentship which included:• complete design of the clinical study ethical approvals documents (protocol, patient information sheet, consent form, invitation letter, GP letter, study advert) • and associated Integrated Research Application System (IRAS) management in order to obtain NHS Research Ethics Committee approvals alongside the set-up of the recruitment and study procedures to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards• development of a new analytical chemistry method while working to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards Show less

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Undertook 3 month placement during my PhD programme in WBA skin science team (R&D Department) focused on researching bioactivity of cosmetic ingredients on skin:• Supported new product development by extensive literature review focused on a group of compounds and carried out competitor analysis (Europe, US and Asian Markets)• Gained hands on laboratory experience in the areas of IL-6 cell culture assay, as well as UV cell irradiation and biochemical assays (Tyrosinase & Total… Show more Undertook 3 month placement during my PhD programme in WBA skin science team (R&D Department) focused on researching bioactivity of cosmetic ingredients on skin:• Supported new product development by extensive literature review focused on a group of compounds and carried out competitor analysis (Europe, US and Asian Markets)• Gained hands on laboratory experience in the areas of IL-6 cell culture assay, as well as UV cell irradiation and biochemical assays (Tyrosinase & Total Antioxidant Capacity assays) in order to test activities of new skincare compounds• Combined and analysed data from a clinical study carried out in Salford Royal Dermatopharmacology Unit: ‘Damage and Repair following Real Time UV exposure: A pilot study to identify impact of UV exposure on structural proteins and the dynamics of repair’• Joined research team in evaluation centre carrying out volunteer SPF testing of Soltan products• Assisted formulation team in making product prototypes Show less

Manchester, United Kingdom

Worked in healthcare innovation company aiming to increase the use of technology in medical setting in order to provide cost-effective processes to improve the speed and accessibility of healthcare:• Responsible for human resources management and coordination of 8 multi-disciplinary contractors (IT, marketing, media production) alongside development of online coaching and consulting platform leading to production of the first training module and the launch of the online platform•… Show more Worked in healthcare innovation company aiming to increase the use of technology in medical setting in order to provide cost-effective processes to improve the speed and accessibility of healthcare:• Responsible for human resources management and coordination of 8 multi-disciplinary contractors (IT, marketing, media production) alongside development of online coaching and consulting platform leading to production of the first training module and the launch of the online platform• Overseen the design and content creation aspects in coaching productions and modules, email marketing campaigns, blogs and website platforms• Carried out analysis of primary and secondary market research data in the field of healthcare (particularly US, Middle East and Indian markets) to inform strategic business decisions Show less

Manchester, United Kingdom

Worked alongside medical device start-up's research and management team. Responsible for multiple research and development activities within the company such as:• Supervision of clinical research study in Central Manchester University Hospital (CMFT) to GCP standards; Liaising with study Investigators and Research Nurses; Supervision of patient recruitment; Weekly study design and update meetings; Equipment ordering; Assistance with clinical study procedures; Management of a clinical study… Show more Worked alongside medical device start-up's research and management team. Responsible for multiple research and development activities within the company such as:• Supervision of clinical research study in Central Manchester University Hospital (CMFT) to GCP standards; Liaising with study Investigators and Research Nurses; Supervision of patient recruitment; Weekly study design and update meetings; Equipment ordering; Assistance with clinical study procedures; Management of a clinical study database; Developed CRF & SOP documents; Assistance with study protocol writing• Co-author and administrator of National and European grants (e.g. Innovate UK Smart, Horizon 2020, Corridor Growth Fund) and successful application for £100k SBRI Healthcare development contract• Research into regulatory aspects of the device development (Directive 93/42/EEC and FDA Medical Device Classification)• Assessment and updates of company's IP portfolio• Analysis of Market Research data gathered from interviews with healthcare professionals• Management of company's official website and social media updates• Laboratory experience in analysis of samples (ELISA, high speed centrifuge) collected from patients through job placement in CMFT Renal Research Lab• Extensive research into scientific literature regarding skin and oedema physiology/pathology as well as transdermal microneedles technology to improve clinical research design and cadaveric study procedures Show less

Alderley Edge, England, United Kingdom

Worked alongside biotech start-up Curapel executive team as part of my MSc project:• Secured savings of significant sum of money having researched and liaised with +40 prospect CROs to identify and follow-up opportunities to out-license research modules (i.e. Scholtz-Dumas small plaque bioassay)• Led extensive scientific literature search and competitor analysis into skin products for dermatitis, psoriasis and skin tone lightening/evening currently available in UK, European and… Show more Worked alongside biotech start-up Curapel executive team as part of my MSc project:• Secured savings of significant sum of money having researched and liaised with +40 prospect CROs to identify and follow-up opportunities to out-license research modules (i.e. Scholtz-Dumas small plaque bioassay)• Led extensive scientific literature search and competitor analysis into skin products for dermatitis, psoriasis and skin tone lightening/evening currently available in UK, European and International markets to facilitate decision making in relation to skin product contents and release systems• Carried out research regarding skin-lightening ingredient i.e. biological activity and the most reliable in vitro assays in order to confirm this activity • Researched the topic of Infraorbital Hyperpigmentation which allowed the company to make decision that producing a line of skin lightening products (skin cream and under-eye cream) is a good option• Supported the six-month extension of a product patent protection by researching appropriate paediatric oral and topical formulations Show less

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Public Health & Skin Photobiology

Thesis topic: 'Age-related ability to synthesise vitamin D in the skin on exposure to sunlight' under the supervision of Prof Ann Webb.

Msc Drug Discovery And Pharma Management, Pharmaceutical Marketing And Management, Pass With Merit

Activities and Societies: Social Secretary at UCLU Society • Built in-depth awareness encompassing the processes associated with drug.

Bsc Pharmacology, Pharmacology, 2:1

Activities and Societies: Peer Assisted Study Support (PASS) Leader, Recipient of Manchester Leadership Award (Gold) • Gained in-depth.

A-Level, Mathematics | Chemistry | Biology | Geography