Arghal Ahmad

MD with 5+ years of clinical research experience spanning study design, protocol development, and multi-site trial execution, with a focus on neuroscience, stroke, epilepsy, and neurodegenerative disease.

Experience translating research objectives into practical study designs as a Clinical Scientist — collaborating on trial design, endpoint development, and protocol authoring — alongside hands-on coordination of ICH-GCP-compliant studies, source data verification, and standardized clinical/cognitive assessment. Applied SPSS and R for statistical analysis in peer-reviewed neuroscience research, with a consistently detail-oriented approach to data quality, protocol adherence, and scientific rigor.

Clinical Research Coordinator / Research Admin - Shannon Health - San Angelo, TX

(2024-01)

• Manage multiple clinical trial sites, ensuring adherence to protocols and regulatory requirements across concurrent studies.
• Oversee site initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits to ensure data quality and protocol compliance.
• Conduct site feasibility assessments and contribute to site selection, evaluating operational and clinical readiness.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and protocol-compliant study documentation, including source data verification, CRF completion, and regulatory submissions.
• Build and maintain working relationships with investigators, site staff, and study sponsors to support seamless study execution.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant regulations, guidelines, and clinical research best practices.
• Comfortable working in OR, cath lab, and procedural settings; experience working with medical devices including IV catheters and cardiac loop recorders.

Lead Site Coordinator - Stryde Research - Frisco, TX

(2023-02 - 2023-11)

• Managed multiple clinical trial sites, overseeing initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits for quality and regulatory compliance.
• Trained site staff on study procedures, protocol requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Monitored site performance in real time and implemented corrective actions to keep studies on track.
• Coordinated and participated in site audits and regulatory inspections.
• Generated company and site standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support consistency and scalability across sites.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve site-related issues and meet study timelines and deliverables.

Research Associate - Advanced Neuro Research Centers - El Paso, TX

(2022-02 - 2023-01)

• Recruited, screened, enrolled, and retained diverse participant populations — including individuals with stroke, epilepsy, and neurodegenerative disease — across multiple clinical trials.
• Performed hands-on clinical procedures directly with study participants, including lumbar punctures and electroencephalograms (EEGs), per study protocol.
• Administered and scored standardized cognitive assessments (MMSE, MoCA, TICS); certified Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) rater responsible for assessing cognitive/functional impairment in study participants.
• Conducted physical exams, vital sign measurements, and clinical documentation to support real-time interpretation of participant status and study endpoints.
• Collected, processed, and shipped biospecimens and coordinated logistics for study procedures in both clinical and field settings.
• Monitored and tracked adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs) in accordance with study protocols.
• Maintained accurate EMR documentation and ensured compliance with HIPAA and ICH-GCP throughout participant engagement.

Clinical Scientist - University of Texas Health - Houston, TX

(2019-06 - 2019-11)

• Translated research objectives into practical study designs, collaborating with the Clinical Director and medical writers on trial design, endpoint development, and protocol authoring.
• Served as clinical point of contact for scientific and protocol-related questions from internal and external stakeholders.
• Provided scientific input to data management activities (EDC, DRP, CRFs) and reconciled protocol deviation classifications with a detail-oriented, quality-first approach.
• Monitored central lab reports and external participant data for safety signals and critical values, escalating as needed.
• Coordinated planning of lab, biospecimen, and imaging specifications across study sites.
• Presented protocol and scientific information at Investigator Meetings, co-authored study newsletters, and mentored junior staff.

Medical Officer - Montreal Neurological Institute - Montreal, Canada

(2013-12 - 2013-12)

• Provided direct medical care to patients in a multi-disciplinary hospital setting, including patients with neurological conditions.
• Conducted patient assessments, diagnosed illnesses, and performed medical procedures as part of collaborative care teams.
• Educated patients and families on medical conditions, treatment plans, and preventive measures.

M.B.B.S. - Ziauddin Medical College (2009-08 - 2014-12) Karachi, Pakistan