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Philani Hadebe

Philani Hadebe

Cape Town

Summary

Honour’s Biotechnology graduate with extensive academic and lab training in biochemistry, microbiology, and genetics; with proven success in generating results in a lab setting under the coordination of a supervisor (s) and working overtime to produce quality work. Able to incorporate theoretical and hands-on knowledge and experience for any given lab work/management task appropriately, and keeping with recent trends in the research facilities and recent biotechnology-related innovations. Working as an operational/recruiter team lead in a dynamic company that aims to revolutionize clinical trial recruitment, spread awareness of the importance of clinical studies and demonstrate the value of science! Always looking towards being part of projects that will make a huge impact in the world.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Operational/Recruiter Team Lead

SubjectWell
06.2021 - Current

Managing people, change and daily operational efficiencies within the contact centre by:

  • Building and growing a team through coaching, development, and encouragement to drive a high-performance culture
  • Being the point person for patient inquiries regarding clinical studies and overseeing the team's ability to screen patients effectively.
  • Addressed employee-related issues and effectively managed any payroll queries relating to the team.
  • Interpret and report data promptly to drive continuous team performance improvements through quality insights, which support the overarching objective of delivering valuable patient experience.
  • Working closely with IT and HR to ensure proficient support is provided to employees/teams.
  • Maintaining productivity by ensuring team schedule adherence
  • Accurate recording and reporting of team attendance and leave
  • Working on add-on projects to improve both operations and the business.
  • Ensuring a high customer/patient experience standard as part of the company quality management framework.
  • Facilitating onboarding of new staff from the interview phase to the nesting stage and into the business-as-usual phase.
  • Supporting and effectively delivering on change initiatives when required.

Clinical Trial Recruiter

SubjectWell
01.2020 - 06.2020
  • A consulting position where the main responsibility is to contact English-speaking patients in the USA, Canada, UK and South Africa
  • Duties involve but are not limited to: Contacting patients who have asked for more information in clinical trials
  • Conducting a basic medical pre-screening for patients
  • Discussing available trials with patients and performing a detailed screening to evaluate a patient's eligibility for a trial
  • Transferring pre-qualified patients to clinics for further screening.

Laboratory Demonstrator

Department of Biotechnology, University of the Western Cape
02.2018 - 10.2018
  • Responsible for assembling, testing, disassembling, and storing lab equipment used in the undergraduate labs and maintaining other physical facilities within the lab
  • Training undergraduate students, through grading of scripts and tutoring
  • Providing technical assistance and resources to students, and inform them of the course curriculum
  • Mentoring students by sharing experiences and advice.

Education

BSc (Hons) Biotechnology -

University of The Western Cape
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2019 - 03.2020

BSc Biotechnology -

University of Western Cape
Cape Town, South Africa
02.2016 - 04.2018

National Senior Certificate -

Fairbairn College
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2011 - 11.2015

Skills

  • Genetic Editing

  • Yeast Cell Technology

  • Patient Engagement Experience

  • Knowledge on chronic illnesses

  • High Profiency in MS Software

  • Scientific & Technical Writing

  • Quality Assurance

  • CRISPR-Cas9 systems & transformation

  • Cloning & Recombinant technology

  • Operational Management

  • Lab Tutoring & Demonstration

References

  • Riaan Den Haan, Associate Professor, University of the Western Cape, rdenhaan@uwc.ac.za
  • Odwa Jacobs, Phd candidate, University of Stellenbosch, odwajacob@gmail.com

Timeline

Operational/Recruiter Team Lead

SubjectWell
06.2021 - Current

Clinical Trial Recruiter

SubjectWell
01.2020 - 06.2020

BSc (Hons) Biotechnology -

University of The Western Cape
01.2019 - 03.2020

Laboratory Demonstrator

Department of Biotechnology, University of the Western Cape
02.2018 - 10.2018

BSc Biotechnology -

University of Western Cape
02.2016 - 04.2018

National Senior Certificate -

Fairbairn College
01.2011 - 11.2015
Philani Hadebe