Jera Rexhepi

Experience

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  Jacobs University Bremen

  Feb 2021 - Nov 2021

  Student research assistant in Prof. Dr. Nikolai Kuhnert’s research group in Jacobs University Bremen. Experience on all organic chemistry and analytical chemistry laboratory techniques. 1. Pharmaceutical Chemistry Lecture2. General Organic Chemistry Lab3. Advanced Organic Chemistry Lab4. Medicinal Chemistry Lab

  • Research Assistant

    Jan 2019 - Nov 2021

  • Teaching Assistant

    Feb 2021 - Jun 2021
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  Constructor University

  Oct 2021 - Jun 2022

  Quality Control Technician

  Key Responsibilities:• Contributed to the Barry-Callebaut joint project, specializing in lipid extraction from cocoa beans.• Employed Soxhlet extraction techniques and rotary evaporation for sample preparation, followed by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) analysis to identify polyphenol content in cocoa samples, aiding in the determination of cocoa strains with optimal taste profiles.• Coordinated critical aspects of lab infrastructure, including equipment maintenance and resource management.• Served as the biosafety officer in charge, responsible for establishing SOPs, briefing associates on safety protocols, and maintaining cantonal databases. Show less

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  Johanniter GmbH

  Jan 2022 - Sept 2022

  Pharmaceutical Supply Assistant

  Key Responsibilities:• Collaborated with a dedicated team to successfully deploy over 20 million COVID-19 vaccines through meticulous planning and efficient organizational management.• Performed aseptic preparation and handling of COVID-19 vaccines, ensuring strict compliance with the manufacturer's guidelines (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, and AstraZeneca).• Established stringent quality control measures, including environmental monitoring, temperature logs monitoring, and sterility maintenance.• Conducted final quality checks on prepared vaccine syringes, verifying correct dosage, proper labeling, and syringe integrity before administration.• Ensured accurate documentation and record-keeping of vaccine administration details following Good Documentation Practice (GDP) guidelines.• Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication among administration, delivery logistics, nursing staff, and medical practitioners. Show less

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  Novartis

  Jun 2023 - Sept 2023

  Regulatory Affairs Intern

  Key Responsibilities:• Assisted the team with preparing and submitting regulatory documentation to the local regulatory authority.• Organized and facilitated meetings, workshops, and cross-functional collaboration sessions to ensure effective communication and alignment among team members.• Introduced the team to the Scrum methodology, a project management technique to enhance operational efficiency.• Managed agendas and recorded meeting minutes to ensure accurate documentation and follow-up on action items. Show less

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  ETH Zürich

  Oct 2023 - Nov 2023

  Student Research Assistant

  • Conducting research on European Pain prescribing guidelines on opioid use for pain management.

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  Novartis

  Feb 2024 - Aug 2024

  Clinical Trial Operations Intern (Advanced Methods)

  Key Responsibilities:• Worked in the DEI in Clinical Trials group, guiding clinical trial teams through regulatory changes, particularly the FDA draft guidance on Diversity Action Plans.• Assumed project management responsibilities within the team, overseeing project timelines, KPI reporting, communication, and stakeholder management to ensure the successful execution of milestones.• Developed a comprehensive Gantt chart outlining key initiatives and milestones for the DEI in Clinical Trials team, ensuring organizational focus and alignment with objectives• Performed benchmarking exercises to support Novartis's strategies with data-driven insights, enabling an evaluation of our standing and strategies, and comparing them to the competitive landscape.• Created monthly videos on DEI in Clinical trials, shared across the broader range of Novartis associates, raising awareness of our efforts and increasing engagement and reach by 200%.• Involved in the analysis of data from 500 clinical trials across the portfolio, identifying priorities and risks, and developing risk mitigation tactics.• Drove the update of SOPs and guidances ensuring alignment with industry best practices.• Outlined a comprehensive FAQ document, streamlining the communication from the team, significantly saving time and improving efficiency.• Handled administrative tasks within the team such as meeting minutes, and agendas, and managed the internal Sharepoint and other communication tools. Show less