Yuliia

YULIIA MELNYCHENKO
Clinical Research | Clinical Operations | Project Coordination | Scientific & Regulatory
Operations

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Telegram Biologist and clinical research professional with 4+ years of experience
LinkedIn supporting and coordinating international clinical and analytical research
Brovary, Kyiv region, Ukraine projects, primarily within the laboratory part of clinical trials.

Experienced in clinical study documentation, laboratory project coordination,
sample processing workflows, data and report validation, project timelines
and deliverables, Sponsor and CRO communication, and cross-functional
collaboration across laboratory, logistics, data, and operational teams.

Additional experience in regulatory documentation, databases, agreements,
payment tracking, scientific research, bibliography and editorial projects, and
market research.

Strong scientific and laboratory background enables effective communication
across scientific, clinical research, regulatory, and operational environments.
Demonstrated ability to independently learn complex and unfamiliar domains,
quickly build working knowledge, and turn it into practical results — including
developing a personal software project after transitioning into programming
without prior professional software development experience.

CORE COMPETENCIES LANGUAGES
● Clinical Trial Support & Coordination ● English – Upper-Intermediate (B2) – written
● Clinical Operations Support and spoken
● Laboratory Operations & Workflow ● Ukrainian – Native
Coordination
● Project Timeline & Milestone Tracking COMPUTER SKILLS
● Study Documentation & Quality Records
● Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
● Clinical & Scientific Documentation
PowerPoint, Outlook)
● Data & Report Validation ● Internal databases and documentation
● Scientific Research & Information Analysis systems
● Cross-functional Coordination ● Python – self-taught programming;
● Sponsor & CRO Communication developed simple personal applications
● Laboratory & Sample Processing Workflows ● Basic understanding of software
● Regulatory Documentation Support development workflows and Agile

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● Agreements & Payment Tracking principles
● Quality & Compliance (GCP / GCLP / SOPs)
● Process Documentation & SOP Development
● Independent Problem Solving & Rapid Learning

EDUCATION
Specialist in Virology National University of “Kyiv-Mohyla Academy”,
P.L. Shupyk National Medical Academy of Kyiv, Ukraine:
Postgraduate Education, Kyiv, Ukraine Master of Science (MSc) in Biology
2013, 2019 2010 – 2012
Python Core & Software Engineer Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biology
GoIT School, Kyiv, Ukraine 2006 – 2010
Jan 2024 – Mar 2025
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Regulatory Assistant
Corteva Crop Ukraine
Mar 2026 – present
● Assist in preparing and compiling registration submission packages for the Ministry of Economy of
Ukraine.
● Maintain and update regulatory databases and other department-related records.
● Support cross-functional communication and coordinate with internal departments on regulatory
matters.
● Prepare and process agreements with external partners.
● Track agreement-related payments and assist in timely processing in accordance with contractual terms.
● Organize, maintain, and process hard-copy regulatory documentation and office records.

Analytical Project Manager
Medicover Integrated Clinical Services Ukraine (formerly Synevo Central Lab Ukraine)
Jan 2019 – Feb 2020
● Coordinated up to 40 international clinical and analytical research projects simultaneously.
● Supported day-to-day operational coordination between laboratories, logistics teams, data analysts,
Sponsors, CROs, and other external stakeholders.
● Planned and tracked project timelines, milestones, deliverables, and resources to ensure timely
completion.
● Prepared, reviewed, and validated analytical plans, reports, and study-related documentation.
● Communicated directly with Sponsors and CROs, providing scientific and operational support
throughout project execution.
● Maintained project documentation and quality records in accordance with SOPs, GCP/GCLP, and
internal quality standards.
● Supervised and supported junior coordinators and analysts.
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Junior Analytical Project Manager
Synevo Central Lab Ukraine
Nov 2017 – Jan 2019
● Coordinated multinational projects involving laboratories and partners in Ukraine, Poland, Romania,
Georgia, and Germany
● Coordinated implementation and validation of PBMC and BMMC isolation workflows for clinical studies
● Authored, reviewed, and maintained SOPs and performed method validation for PBMC and BMMC
isolation
● Ensured compliance with SOPs, sterility requirements, and documentation standards
● Trained and supported laboratory staff on sample handling and data documentation procedures
● Maintained project documentation and quality records
● Acted as a communication bridge between laboratories, physicians, and sponsors

Senior Clinical Research Coordinator / Clinical Research Coordinator
Synevo Central Lab Ukraine
Jun 2016 – Oct 2017
● Prepared laboratory manuals and validated report formats for clinical trials
● Coordinated logistics and communication for ongoing studies
● Handled biological data queries and ensured consistency across reports
● Performed PBMC and BMMC isolation and processing for clinical research projects
● Worked under sterile laboratory conditions in compliance with clinical study protocols

Microbiologist of the PCR department
Omega Kyiv Clinic (Kyiv)
Sep 2015 – May 2016
● Performed PCR diagnostics for viral, bacterial, and genetic diseases
● Worked with clinical samples under strict quality and sterility requirements
● Maintained laboratory documentation and reagent inventory

Biologist, Molecular Genetics Department
Neolab LLC (Kyiv)
Aug 2012 – May 2015
● DNA/RNA extraction and PCR/qPCR analysis
● Preparation, review, and maintenance of SOPs for molecular diagnostic procedures
● Development of scientific and educational materials

INDEPENDENT / FREELANCE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Independent Research & Editorial Projects
Ukraine, Aug 2020 – Feb 2022
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Completed project-based research, bibliographic, translation, and editorial work for Ukrainian authors and book
projects:
● Aug 2020 – Darka Ozerna, Be Ok (Бути ОК)
Conducted bibliographic research and organized/standardized references for the book manuscript. Worked
directly with the author.
● Oct 2020 – Ulana Suprun, Wet the Mantoux (Мочи Манту)
Conducted bibliographic research and organized/standardized references for the book manuscript. Worked
through the publishing team; credited as the bibliography compiler in the published book.
● Nov – Dec 2020 – Darka Ozerna, A book for adults. How to get older but not get old (Книжка для
дорослих. Як старшати, але не старіти)
Conducted bibliographic research and organized/standardized references for the book manuscript. Worked
directly with the author; credited in the published book as responsible for bibliography preparation.
● Nov – Dec 2020 – Robert McKee, Story
Translated and editorially processed a film reference list for the Ukrainian edition, including research and
verification of film titles, screenwriters, and source works. Worked through the publishing team.
● Apr 2021 – Hubber
Worked as a Market Research Analyst on a short-term project, conducting online market research and
analytical tasks.
● Feb 2022 – Nataliia Bushkovska, Children 0-2. Birth and upbringing in Ukrainian realities (Діти 0-2.
Народження і виховання в українських реаліях)
Conducted bibliographic research and organized/standardized references for the book manuscript. Worked
through the publishing team.

CAREER BREAK & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Career Break

Oct 2023 – Feb 2026

Career break related to pregnancy, childcare, and family circumstances.

During this period, maintained professional activity through intermittent freelance research and editorial projects
and continued developing transferable and technical skills through independent learning and personal projects.

Professional Development

● Completed structured Python training through GoIT.
● Continued predominantly self-directed learning in programming and software development.
● Developed a personal software application for managing an African violet collection.
● Built practical experience in approaching unfamiliar technical domains, independently researching
solutions, troubleshooting problems, and developing a working application from an initial idea.
● Developed familiarity with software development workflows and Agile principles.

TECHNICAL / PERSONAL PROJECT
African Violet Collection Management Application

Personal Software Project

Developed a personal application to manage and organize an African violet collection.

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The project represents an independent transition into software development from a biological/scientific
background, with no prior professional programming experience.

Demonstrates:

● Independent acquisition of new technical knowledge
● Problem decomposition and structured thinking
● Translating a real-world need into a software solution
● Self-directed troubleshooting and learning
● Ability to work through unfamiliar and technically complex tasks
● End-to-end ownership of a personal project

COMPUTER & DIGITAL SKILLS

● Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
● Internal databases and documentation systems
● Python — practical project experience
● Basic software development workflows
● Agile principles
● Fast independent learning of new software and information systems

SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL SKILLS

● Molecular Biology
● Genetics
● Virology
● PCR / qPCR
● DNA/RNA extraction
● Biological sample preparation
● PBMC / BMMC isolation and processing
● Laboratory workflows
● Sterile laboratory techniques
● SOP development and maintenance
● Method validation
● Scientific documentation and reporting
● Biological data interpretation
● Data validation and quality control
● Regulatory documentation
● Clinical research laboratory operations

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

● Scientific background combined with project coordination experience
● Experience working across laboratory, clinical research, logistics, data, regulatory, and operational functions
● Comfortable communicating with both scientific specialists and non-specialist stakeholders
● Strong attention to detail in documentation and data-related tasks
● Able to independently investigate unfamiliar topics and build sufficient working expertise
● Comfortable taking ownership of complex tasks with limited initial guidance
● Experienced in working within regulated and quality-sensitive environments
● Able to learn new tools, systems, and processes quickly

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