Mirela (Meli) Paraganlija
About Mirela (Meli) Paraganlija
Mirela (Meli) Paraganlija is a Clinical Trial Manager with extensive experience in managing clinical trials, particularly in oncology and cancer research. She has held various positions in notable organizations, including Nektar Therapeutics and UCSF, and has a background in business development within the clinical research industry.
Work at Nektar Therapeutics
Mirela Paraganlija currently serves as a Clinical Trial Manager at Nektar Therapeutics, a position she has held since 2021 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Prior to this role, she worked as a Clinical Trial Manager Associate from 2020 to 2021 and as a Senior Clinical Project Associate from 2019 to 2020. Her tenure at Nektar Therapeutics has allowed her to develop extensive experience in managing clinical trials, particularly in the oncology and cancer research sectors.
Previous Experience at Aduro Biotech
Mirela Paraganlija worked at Aduro Biotech in various capacities. She began as a Clinical Trial Assistant from 2016 to 2018, followed by a role as a Senior Clinical Trial Assistant for a brief period in 2018. Additionally, she served as a Clinical Project Associate for six months in 2018. Her experiences at Aduro Biotech contributed to her expertise in clinical trial management.
Experience at UCSF
Mirela Paraganlija has a significant background at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She worked as a Clinical Research Coordinator from 2014 to 2016 and later as a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator for five months in 2016 at UCSF's Mission Bay campus. Her roles at UCSF provided her with a solid foundation in clinical research operations.
Education and Expertise
Mirela Paraganlija holds a Bachelor’s Degree in History from the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. She possesses expertise in managing clinical trials, with a particular focus on oncology and cancer research. Additionally, she has strong skills in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Clinical Data Management, which are essential for conducting clinical trials effectively.
Background in Customer Service and Business Development
Before her career in clinical research, Mirela Paraganlija worked at American Leak Detection as a Customer Service Representative from 2008 to 2012. This role provided her with valuable customer service skills. Furthermore, she has a background in business development within the clinical research industry, enhancing her understanding of the operational aspects of clinical trials.