Cintia Furtado
Guará 1,DF
Resumo
Nurse graduated from UNIFESP, with a specialization in Nursing Management, and over 15 years of experience in Clinical Research. Extensive background as a Clinical Research Coordinator, currently serving as Clinical Trials Coordinator at a Brazilian Clinical Research Center, overseeing operational and regulatory activities for 35 multicenter studies. Strong experience supporting site compliance with ICH-GCP, regulatory submissions via Plataforma Brasil, and audit readiness, including participation in FDA and pharmaceutical company audits (Novartis, Sanofi, Takeda, and others). Hands-on involvement in approximately 300 clinical protocols across multiple therapeutic areas, including rare diseases, cardiology, endocrinology, pediatrics, infectious diseases, and dermatology. Recognized for strong organizational skills, attention to detail, cross-functional collaboration, and proactive problem-solving—well aligned with entry-level CRA (CRA I) responsibilities.
Visão geral
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Experiência profissional
Clinical Research Coordinator
Clinical Research Center of Brazil
Brasília, DF
07.2024 - 01.2026
- Supported clinical trial coordination in accordance with study protocols, ICH-GCP, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional research teams to ensure ethical and regulatory compliance.
- Maintained and organized essential study documentation (TMF/ISF), ensuring inspection readiness.
- Participated in study team meetings, contributing to operational updates and process improvements.
- Trained and onboarded study staff on protocol-specific procedures and clinical trial workflows.
- Monitored study timelines and milestones to ensure adherence to project schedules.
- Supported investigational product and site inventory management in alignment with study needs.
- Developed operational tracking tools, reports, and metrics to support study oversight.
- Ensured data quality and issue resolution within EDC/CRF systems, including Medidata Rave, Oracle, iDataFax, and similar platforms.
Clinical Research Manager and Coordinator
Chronos Clinical Research
Brasília, DF
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Team coordination, ensuring effective integration among members and alignment with company objectives.
- Analysis of performance indicators to identify improvement opportunities and address deviations.
- Training and development of staff, promoting skill enhancement and team engagement.
- Development of performance strategies focused on continuous improvement and achievement of organizational goals.
- Supervision of operational processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of team activities.
- Coordination and allocation of service demands to meet deadlines while maintaining quality and productivity.
- Identification of improvement opportunities through performance metrics analysis.
- Development of solutions for administrative challenges, reducing unnecessary expenses and contributing to cost control.
- Implementation of internal policies and procedures to ensure standardization and regulatory compliance.
- Participation in the international pharmaceutical industry audit process conducted in the GRAVITI Study (CNTO1959CRD3004), sponsored by Janssen, in August 2023.
Clinical Research Nurse, Clinical Studies Coordinator and Technical Manager (Nursing RT)
Eurolatino Medical Research
Uberlândia, MG
05.2014 - 03.2023
- Managed regulatory submissions to Plataforma Brasil in compliance with local and international requirements.
- Delivered protocol, GCP, and SOP training to site staff.
- Developed, implemented, and maintained institutional SOPs aligned with regulatory standards.
- Conducted ongoing quality oversight of clinical studies, identifying gaps and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Oversaw equipment calibration and documentation in accordance with regulatory and quality requirements.
- Supported internal and sponsor audits, including preparation and responses to audit findings.
- Coordinated patient recruitment and enrollment in strict adherence to study protocols.
- Completed CRFs and managed sponsor EDC systems in compliance with data quality standards.
- Identified and supported feasibility and startup of new clinical protocols at the research center.
- Served as Research Coordinator for the PARADIGM Study (Novartis), achieving top global enrollment performance.
- Supported the FDA audit process leading to study approval and subsequent commercialization of Entresto.
Clinical Research Nurse
Instituto do Coração do Triângulo Mineiro
Uberlândia, MG
12.2010 - 05.2014
- Collected, verified, and documented clinical trial data in accordance with study protocols, ICH-GCP, and regulatory requirements.
- Monitored subject safety, including assessment, documentation, and reporting of adverse events and protocol deviations.
- Supported study conduct through participation in site team meetings, providing operational updates and risk mitigation input.
- Delivered patient-centered research care while ensuring protocol adherence and participant retention.
- Provided cross-functional operational support to ensure continuity and efficiency of site activities.
- Maintained GCP compliance through ongoing training and continuous professional development.
Nurse Assistant
Odelmo Leão Carneiro Municipal Hospital
Uberlândia, MG
06.2011 - 09.2011
- Assisted in medication administration, ensuring accurate dosing in accordance with medical prescriptions.
- Performed wound care and dressing changes, supporting proper healing and infection prevention.
- Supported scheduling and coordination of patient appointments to optimize nursing workflow.
- Monitored hospitalized patients and reported clinical status to the medical team to support ongoing assessment.
- Prepared and administered medications via oral, topical, intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, and rectal routes in compliance with clinical protocols.
Nurse in the Family Health Program
PSF in two City Halls: Santo Antônio do Pinhal and Campos do Jordão
, SP
05.2010 - 11.2010
- Provided comprehensive primary care nursing services to individuals and families within the community.
- Conducted nursing assessments, consultations, and chronic disease management.
- Performed home visits for high-risk and vulnerable populations.
- Delivered health promotion, prevention, and patient education activities.
- Administered immunizations in accordance with national guidelines.
- Coordinated care within multidisciplinary teams and referral networks.
- Supervised community health workers and nursing staff.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation and ensured compliance with protocols and regulations.
Formação acadêmica
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Federal University of São Paulo
São Paulo, SP 03.2006 - 12.2009
Specialization - Nursing Management
Federal University of São Paulo
08.2010 - 08.2011
Habilidades e competências
- ICH-GCP & Regulatory Compliance
- Clinical Site Monitoring Support
- Source Data Verification (SDV) EDC & Data Review (Medidata Rave, Oracle)
- Protocol Compliance & Deviation Tracking
- Trial Master File (TMF) / ISF Management
- Audit & Inspection Readiness
Conquistas e distinções
- Participated as a Research Coordinator in the PARADIGM Clinical Study (Novartis), achieving world leadership in participant recruitment. Followed the FDA audit process, which culminated in the approval and commercialization of the drug Entresto.
- Participated as a Research Coordinator in the PEGASUS-TIMI 54 Study (AstraZeneca) showing that long-term treatment with BRILINTA reduced thrombotic cardiovascular events in patients with a history of heart attack.
Idiomas
Português
Língua materna
English
Avançado
C1
Personalizado
- Responsible for submitting regulatory packages to Plataforma Brasil.
- Conduct training in Clinical Research and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Prepare, develop and implement the institution's SOPs.
- Monitor the quality of clinical studies, identifying difficulties and creating action plans to resolve them.
- Control and monitor equipment calibrations.
- Participate in audits and respond to audit letters received.
- Coordinate patient recruitment, ensuring strict monitoring of protocols.
- Fill out the CRF (Case Report Form) and the systems used by pharmaceutical companies.
- Capture new clinical protocols for the research center.
Informações adicionais
Therapeutic Experience Summary
- Cardiovascular, Metabolic, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Infectious Diseases, Pediatric, Rare Disease;
- Phase II–IV Interventional and Observational Studies
- RWE Studies
Certificados
• IATA: Training in Transportation of Dangerous Goods (Nov 2025).
• GCP ICH E6 (R3): Clinical Research Pro (Aug 2025).
• Extension Course in Clinical Research Operations – Med.IQ Academy (Feb 2025 – Aug 2025).
• Operational Aspects I: Organization of Study Documents and Research Data – Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) (2024).
• Operational Aspects II: Team Structuring and Regulatory Affairs in Clinical Research – Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) (2024).
• Operational Aspects III: Study Implementation and Monitoring – Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) (2024).
• Operational Aspects IV: Study Management and Close-Out – Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) (2024).
Linha do tempo
Clinical Research Coordinator
Clinical Research Center of Brazil
07.2024 - 01.2026
Clinical Research Manager and Coordinator
Chronos Clinical Research
03.2023 - 07.2024
Clinical Research Nurse, Clinical Studies Coordinator and Technical Manager (Nursing RT)
Eurolatino Medical Research
05.2014 - 03.2023
Nurse Assistant
Odelmo Leão Carneiro Municipal Hospital
06.2011 - 09.2011
Clinical Research Nurse
Instituto do Coração do Triângulo Mineiro
12.2010 - 05.2014
Specialization - Nursing Management
Federal University of São Paulo
08.2010 - 08.2011
Nurse in the Family Health Program
PSF in two City Halls: Santo Antônio do Pinhal and Campos do Jordão
05.2010 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Federal University of São Paulo
03.2006 - 12.2009