Monica Popescu (Nee Lazar)
About Monica Popescu (Nee Lazar)
Monica Popescu is a Clinical Site Manager at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Uxbridge, United Kingdom, with extensive experience in clinical research and customer service.
Current Position at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Monica Popescu currently holds the position of Clinical Site Manager (Clinical Trial Manager) at Bristol-Myers Squibb, located in Uxbridge, United Kingdom. In her role, she is involved in overseeing clinical trials, managing site selection activities, and providing guidance to various stakeholders. Her duties also include managing the Target Setting Process at the country level for assigned studies and ensuring that all training materials for investigators, site personnel, and vendors are current and effective.
Career at PAREXEL
Monica Popescu has a comprehensive work history at PAREXEL, where she started as a Research Operations Assistant in 2011 and gradually moved up to the role of Senior Clinical Research Associate. Between 2012 and 2014, she served as a Clinical Monitoring Associate in Bucharest, Romania. In the years that followed, she transitioned to the role of Clinical Research Associate I and then Clinical Research Associate II, continuing her work in both Bucharest and Uxbridge. Her tenure at PAREXEL culminated in her role as a Senior Clinical Research Associate from 2017 to 2018.
Experience at Hewlett-Packard and Softwin
Before her career in clinical research, Monica Popescu worked at Hewlett-Packard from 2007 to 2010. She first served as a Customer Service Representative and later as a Team Leader in Customer Service. Her responsibilities included managing customer service operations and leading a team. Earlier in her career, from 2005 to 2007, she worked part-time at Softwin as a Customer Service Agent.
Educational Background
Monica Popescu studied at the Universitatea din București / University of Bucharest, majoring in French and English Language and Literature. She earned a License degree in French and English from Universitatea Spiru Haret, which she obtained in February 2012. Her educational background has bolstered her ability to communicate effectively and manage diverse projects, both of which are essential skills in her current role.
Skills and Expertise in Clinical Trials
With extensive experience in clinical research, Monica Popescu has honed her skills in managing database lock processes and coordinating site selection activities. She provides ongoing training and mentoring to team members through both informal and formal presentations. Additionally, she actively participates and presents in Investigator Meetings (IMs) and Site Initiation Visits (SIVs). Monica is also proficient in reviewing and taking action on visit reports within specified timelines, escalating issues as necessary.