I am Manoj Acharya, MSc Clinical Study Management, based in Melbourne, with over 20 years of experience in monitoring, coordinating, and managing clinical trials across pharmaceutical companies and CROs. I am known for strong interpersonal and communication skills combined with a pragmatic, technically sound approach to Clinical Trial Services. I have led diverse multicentric global studies across oncology, infectious diseases, cardiovascular and other therapeutic areas, delivering high-quality results, achieving enrollment targets, and ensuring regulatory compliance. I am a proven leader with a track record of building partnerships with multicultural teams, investigational sites, and research institutes. I am seeking a leadership role within a research organization that offers challenges, learning opportunities, and professional growth, with a proactive mindset toward cost optimization.

Manoj Acharya

I am Manoj Acharya, MSc Clinical Study Management, based in Melbourne, with over 20 years of experience in monitoring, coordinating, and managing clinical trials across pharmaceutical companies and CROs. I am known for strong interpersonal and communication skills combined with a pragmatic, technically sound approach to Clinical Trial Services. I have led diverse multicentric global studies across oncology, infectious diseases, cardiovascular and other therapeutic areas, delivering high-quality results, achieving enrollment targets, and ensuring regulatory compliance. I am a proven leader with a track record of building partnerships with multicultural teams, investigational sites, and research institutes. I am seeking a leadership role within a research organization that offers challenges, learning opportunities, and professional growth, with a proactive mindset toward cost optimization.

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I am Manoj Acharya, MSc Clinical Study Management, based in Melbourne, with over 20 years of experience in monitoring, coordinating, and managing clinical trials across pharmaceutical companies and CROs. I am known for strong interpersonal and communication skills combined with a pragmatic, technically sound approach to Clinical Trial Services.

I have led diverse multicentric global studies across oncology, infectious diseases, cardiovascular and other therapeutic areas, delivering high-quality results, achieving enrollment targets, and ensuring regulatory compliance. I am a proven leader with a track record of building partnerships with multicultural teams, investigational sites, and research institutes. I am seeking a leadership role within a research organization that offers challenges, learning opportunities, and professional growth, with a proactive mindset toward cost optimization.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Country Study Operation Manager at ICON
January 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Permanent role with ICON – on assignment with Pfizer. Manage global studies on country level from start-up to close-out; primary point of contact with Sponsor on FSP model; liaise with internal and external stakeholders; collaborate with start-up team for Ethics and Regulatory submissions; manage Ethics Committee and Regulatory queries; prepare ICDs; conduct trainings for CRAs.
Clinical Study Manager at Smith & Nephew
September 11, 2023 - December 23, 2023
Contract role (six months). Deliver clinical research projects and utilize CTMS, eTMF, and EDC to meet milestones and quality expectations; develop Investigator Brochures, monitoring plans, clinical trial protocols, and CSR/CRF oversight; oversee site selection and monitoring; manage vendors/CROs; ensure GCP/ISO 14155 compliance.
Sr Regional Clinical Trial Manager at Docs Global, ICON
September 1, 2019 - June 30, 2023
Lead and manage the conduct of clinical trials across multiple countries in accordance with ICH-GCP and local regulations; collaborate with country leads and the Global Clinical Trial Manager for global execution; ensure quality and integrity; lead cross-functional teams; training and mentoring; site management oversight.
Sr. Clinical Research Associate (Sr. CRA) at Premier Research
November 1, 2016 - September 30, 2019
Monitor complex clinical trials; train and lead CRA I–III; schedule and conduct site visits; ensure IC/CSR accuracy, TMF/eTMF compliance, and data quality; coordinate with data management and vendors; oversee site budgets and logistics.
Sr. CRA at InVentiv Health
April 1, 2016 - September 30, 2016
Monitor clinical studies according to project standards and regulatory guidelines; perform site evaluations, initiations, interim monitoring, and close-out visits; manage site relationships and issue resolution; ensure patient safety and informed consent.
Sr. CRA at PRA Health Science
February 1, 2015 - March 31, 2016
Monitor studies according to ICH-GCP/ISO14155; site visits, data verification, and query resolution; oversee regulatory submissions and site regulatory files; ensure IMP accountability and coordination with vendor labs.
CRA at INC Research, Australia
January 1, 2013 - February 28, 2015
Monitor Phase III/Phase I–II studies; site evaluations, monitoring visits, data verification, and close-out activities; coordinate with data management, vendors, and investigators.
Clinical Study Manager at I3 Research, Australia
March 1, 2012 - January 31, 2013
Lead clinical study activities in Australia; manage start-up, site initiation, monitoring, and close-out; coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure protocol adherence and data quality.
Clinical Study Manager at I3 Research, UK
September 1, 2010 - March 31, 2012
Manage clinical studies across multiple regions; lead country teams and ensure on-time deliverables; oversee study documentation and regulatory submissions.
Project Management at AstraZeneca, UK
November 1, 2009 - September 30, 2010
Coordinate operational aspects of global studies from design to database lock to close-out; lead and participate in study delivery and interface with clients and internal teams.
Associate Project Manager at Lambda Therapeutics Ltd
March 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009
Single point of contact for project issues; mentor and lead a team of CRAs; manage multiple studies from start-up to close-out; develop proposals and budgets; ensure SOP/ICH GCP compliance.
Sr. CRA at Chiltern (Former Omnicare)
August 1, 2007 - March 31, 2008
Lead monitoring activities; train study teams; contribute to multiple site visits and regulatory submissions; manage investigator relationships and study supplies.
CRA at Clinigene International Ltd, BIOCON
July 1, 2004 - August 31, 2007
Independently led studies, conducted site initiations, monitoring, and close-outs; coordinated ethics submissions, CRF design, and regulatory filings; managed drug accountability and feasibility.

Education

Masters in Biotechnology at Bangalore University
August 1, 2003 - February 26, 2026

Qualifications

IATA Training
January 11, 2030 - February 26, 2026
ICH-GCP Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - February 26, 2026
CTMS & EDC Training
January 11, 2030 - February 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Other