Gaia Petini
Helsinki
Summary
Recently graduated in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology (CTF) with experience in clinical trials, including a role as Study Coordinator at Niguarda Hospital in Milan. Interested in both clinical research and drug lifecycle management across all stages of development. Motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic, with a strong desire to grow professionally in dynamic environments within the pharmaceutical industry and clinical research sector.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Research Internship (Erasmus+ Traineeship)
University of Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland
2025.11 - 2026.08
- Member of the Lipoprotein Research Group at the University of Helsinki, working on a research project focused on the identification of LCAT (lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase) enzyme inhibitors through computational drug discovery approaches and in vitro validation. This activity has strengthened my skills in computational biology, data analysis, and experimental laboratory techniques, as well as enhancing my ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and international research teams.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Clinical Research Coordinator
ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda Cà Grande
Milano, Italy
2024.10 - 2025.10
- Support for the activities of the Clinical Trial Unit of the Dyslipidemia Center.
- Management of Phase III interventional studies and observational studies.
- Laboratory management and treatment of ISF biological samples.
- Ensured compliance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines in all aspects of work.
- Management of the organization of clinical trials and coordinator of relations between Sponsor, CRO, Ethics Committee and IRB/IEC essential submission.
- Management and coordination of data collection, updating of documentation and data inclusion in eCRF and archiving of studies.
Hospital Pharmacist Trainee
Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di Milano
Milano, Italy
2024.07 - 2024.09
- Managed prescriptions and patient monitoring registries, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Supported pharmacovigilance activities, including adverse event reporting and documentation.
- Assisted in internal audits and facilitated coordination between the pharmacy and clinical departments.
- Performed non-sterile and sterile compounding, including the preparation of chemotherapy agents and monoclonal antibody (mAb) therapies.
Pharmacist Trainee
Farmiss Pharmacy
Milano, Italy
2024.02 - 2024.07
- Managed back-office operations and ensured efficient workflow organization.
- Provided front-counter services, including medication dispensing and prescription processing.
Education
MSC - Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology
Università degli Studi di Milano
Milano, Italy 10/2020 - 10/2025
Skills
- Adaptability, Travel Flexibility
- Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail
- Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP E6 R3)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- User data management, Healthcare information systems (Medidata, Sudova, Medrio)
- Audit e Inspection Readiness, Informed Consent Process
- Sample collection and processing
Certification
- 3 Mar 2025 Università degli Studi di Milano State Examination for Licensure as a Pharmacist
- 24 Jul 2025 The Global Health Network ICH GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE E6(R3)
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Italian
Native
English
Fluent
PROJECTS
1 Feb 2023 - 31 May 2023, Virtual Immersive Education for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (VIRTCHEM), The VIRTCHEM project is part of the 4EU+ European University Alliance, involving Sorbonne University, Charles University, and Università degli Studi di Milano. Its aim is to enhance the teaching and learning of chemistry through digital technologies.
Link: https://4euplus.eu/4EU-12.html?newsID=19252
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Timeline
Research Internship (Erasmus+ Traineeship)
University of Helsinki
2025.11 - 2026.08
Clinical Research Coordinator
ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda Cà Grande
2024.10 - 2025.10
Hospital Pharmacist Trainee
Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di Milano
2024.07 - 2024.09
Pharmacist Trainee
Farmiss Pharmacy
2024.02 - 2024.07
MSC - Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology
Università degli Studi di Milano
10/2020 - 10/2025