Sajad Ahamed
Clinical Research Coordinator
Sharjah
Summary
Passionate Clinical Research aspirant with a strong academic foundation in Life Sciences and hands-on experience in hospital and laboratory environments. My journey into this field is deeply personal — inspired by my autistic sister and a transformative college orientation that helped me discover my true calling. I thrive in structured, protocol-driven settings, bringing empathy, strong communication, and an analytical mindset to every interaction. I’m eager to contribute meaningfully, grow in this field, and ultimately lead initiatives that make a lasting difference in people’s lives through research.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Postgraduate Research Coordinator
JSS Hospital
Mysore
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Conducted a retrospective data analysis on patient case histories and biopsy results across a 20-year timeline.
- Collaborated with nephrologists and pathologists in identifying patterns of disease incidence and therapeutic outcomes.
- Gained experience working in a clinical setting with real patient data, ensuring full confidentiality and ethical compliance.
- Developed insights into disease progression, treatment responses, and emerging trends in renal pathology.
- Strengthened communication skills by liaising with doctors, lab staff, and administrative teams to coordinate data access.
Clinical Microbiology Intern
Genespy Research Services
Mysore
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted hands-on diagnostic procedures including antibiotic susceptibility tests, MIC testing, and DNA isolation.
- Gained exposure to microbial identification, culture techniques, and laboratory biosafety protocols.
- Collaborated with senior microbiologists and researchers, developing a keen understanding of clinical diagnostic workflows and laboratory operations.
- Assisted in literature reviews and research-related tasks, contributing to the understanding of infection trends and microbial resistance patterns.
- Participated in the analysis and interpretation of research data, supporting ongoing studies in microbiology.
- Strengthened technical reporting and communication skills through regular interaction with laboratory team members.
Site Coordinator
Enlitco Steel Contracting LLC
Dubai
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Coordinated day-to-day operations and logistics at the Expo 2020 Indian Pavilion, ensuring activities were completed in compliance with pre-set guidelines and timelines.
- Acted as the primary liaison between project managers, suppliers, and site teams, demonstrating strong stakeholder communication, team collaboration, and issue escalation skills.
- Oversaw site workflows, monitored task completion, and ensured on-time delivery of critical materials, aligning closely with clinical trial site coordination and supply management.
- Ensured consistent documentation and reporting of daily activities, delays, and resource utilization, showcasing organizational and regulatory documentation skills.
- Maintained a high standard of safety and compliance, echoing the importance of GCP (Good Clinical Practice) and patient safety in research.
- Facilitated on-site troubleshooting and conflict resolution in high-pressure scenarios, demonstrating the ability to manage site-level challenges and deviations.
- Contributed to the testing and commissioning phase of the project, supporting structured data reporting and equipment functionality.
- Fostered strong rapport with multidisciplinary teams and practiced discretion and professionalism, highlighting readiness for hospital and clinical research environments.
Education
Master of Science - Biotechnology
JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research
Mysore, India 11.2022 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research
Mysore, India 09.2016 - 07.2019
Skills
- Clinical Trial Documentation & Coordination
- GCP & ICH Guidelines Compliance
- Patient Interaction & Data Confidentiality
- Regulatory Documentation Support
- Electronic Data Capture (EDC) Systems
- REDCap (Currently Learning)
- SAS (Currently Learning)
- MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Basic Statistical Analysis (SPSS, Excel)
- Laboratory Techniques: PCR, MIC testing, DNA Isolation
- Scientific Writing & Literature Review
- Strong Communication & Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
Clinical Research & Data Management
- Certificate Course in Clinical Research – SG Pharma, 2025
- Clinical Data Management – Udemy, 2025
- Data Management for Clinical Research – Vanderbilt University (Coursera), In Progress
- SAS Programming: Beginner to Advanced – Alan Ye (Udemy), In Progress
Health & Biosciences
- Diploma in Sports Nutrition, 2023
- Pharmacovigilance Workshop, IISc Bangalore – 2023
Conferences & Workshops
- HEAL-BIOTEC Conference 2023, JSS AHER – International participation
Volunteering
- Model Making Competition, Srujana – 2023, JSS AHER
Additional Information
Al Moosawi Trading L.L.C., Sharjah
Admin Support | Aug 2019 – Feb 2020,
Royal Explore Tourism, Sharjah
Operations & Accounts Support | Feb 2020 – Feb 2021
UAE Driving License — Issued in Dubai
Timeline
Postgraduate Research Coordinator
JSS Hospital
03.2024 - 09.2024
Clinical Microbiology Intern
Genespy Research Services
09.2023 - 12.2023
Master of Science - Biotechnology
JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research
11.2022 - 07.2024
Site Coordinator
Enlitco Steel Contracting LLC
02.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research
09.2016 - 07.2019
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