Ghislaine Ahoua

Clinical Study Coordinator with over 10 years of experience in academic and industry-sponsored clinical trials across oncology and gastroenterology. Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented, with proven ability to manage international multicenter studies, coordinate teams, and independently lead regulatory and operational activities. Passionate about travel and international collaboration. Based in Montreal, Canada.

Senior Study Coordinator - CHUM – Gastroenterology Department - Montreal

(2022-07)

• Conduct patient pre-screening, screening and informed consent in compliance with GCP
• Perform study visits, follow-up visits and ensure accurate and timely data entry
• Lead regulatory submissions to the Ethics Committee (NAGANO)
• Program and manage REDCap databases for internal research projects
• Coordinate pharmaceutical and institutional studies, including international multicenter trials
• Manage site initiation visits (SIVs): preparation of training slides, presentations and investigator materials
• SIV conduction
• Oversee site training, monitor data entry quality and protocol compliance
• Assume team leadership responsibilities and manage study activities during colleague absence
• Coordinate and supervise students and junior staff
• Manage installation and implementation of AI-based medical devices in endoscopy rooms
• Provide leadership for multiple concurrent institutional studies across multicenter sites in Canada and the United States
• Ensure billing and reconciliation processes, as well as budget negotiations

Clinical Research Assistant - CHUM – Breast Cancer Research Group - Montreal

(2021-12 - 2022-04)

• Supported initial clinical trial set-up (drug ordering, lab kits, logistics, shipping)
• Coordinated with multiple hospital departments (pharmacy, radiology, laboratory, pathology, etc.)
• Ensured compliance with consenting, screening and eligibility procedures
• Managed patient randomization and communication with sponsors
• Completed eCRFs using Oracle, Rave and Orchid, ensuring data accuracy and quality
• Developed study-specific tools and worksheets to support protocol implementation
• Maintained compliance with SOPs, protocols, GCP and regulatory requirements
• Reported adverse events and serious adverse events within required timelines
• Participated in site initiation, monitoring and close-out visits
• Prepared studies for monitoring visits and audits
• Processed and shipped biological samples in accordance with TDG regulations
• Trained new staff and translated study documents when required

Study Coordinator - CHUM – Oncology & Hematology Research Group - Montreal

(2020-04 - 2021-12)

• Created source documents in accordance with study protocols
• Prepared purchase orders for study visits using Dynacom
• Coordinated site initiation, monitoring and close-out visits
• Completed electronic and paper CRFs
• Assisted clinical nurses during study visits

Clinical Research Associate - JSS Medical Research - Saint-Laurent, QC

(2019-04 - 2020-03)

• Created, updated and maintained Trial Master Files (TMF)
• Managed protocol submissions to Ethics Committees
• Coordinated team allocation and training compliance
• Managed site payments and distribution of study materials

Study Coordinator - European Hospital Georges Pompidou - Paris, France

(2016-04 - 2019-01)

• Recruited patients and scheduled study visits and protocol-required examinations
• Performed data entry within Sponsor deadlines
• Organized site initiation and monitoring visits
• Prepared PowerPoint presentations for investigative teams
• Collected and analyzed data for retrospective studies
• Completed feasibility questionnaires

Sales Associate (Part-time) - Kiabi - France

(2013-07 - 2015-08)

• Customer service and sales support
• Cash handling and store organization

Clinical Research Associate Training - Mediaxe Formation (2016 - 2016)

Master's Degree - Life Technologies and Pathology (Biology) - University Paris 13 (2015 - 2015)

Bachelor's Degree - Life Sciences - University Paris 13 (2014 - 2014)