THIMNA SAULA
Clinical Research Specialist
Cape Town
Summary
Professional with robust experience in clinical trial recruitment, site support, patient prescreening, data reporting, regulatory compliance and technical assistance. Skilled in troubleshooting, system maintenance, and user support. Valued for effective communication, problem-solving abilities, and proactive approach to evolving challenges. Strong foundation in Library and Information Science enhances data integrity, documentation accuracy, and audit readiness.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Site Support Specialist
SubjectWell
Cape Town
04.2025 - Current
- Serve as the primary support contact for clinical trial sites, managing site escalations and ensuring timely resolution of platform, study, and workflow issues.
- Support and monitor clinical trials within a study portal, ensuring accurate study setup, patient funnel tracking, and data integrity.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to troubleshoot issues, improve site experience, and optimize trial performance.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with site staff, providing clear protocol guidance and advocating for site needs to improve satisfaction and outcomes.
Health Care Professional Specialist
SubjectWell
Cape Town
07.2024 - 04.2025
- Support clinical trial recruitment through direct collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Assist with patient prescreening, screening logs, and feasibility assessments.
- Monitor study funnels and provide performance insights.
- Support site escalations while ensuring protocol and regulatory compliance.
- Maintain accurate documentation for audit readiness.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
- Championed the adoption of new software tools that streamlined workflows across multiple departments.
Clinical Trial Recruiter
SubjectWell
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Re-engaged participants, answered questions, and coordinated scheduling with consistency and compassion.
- Conducted patient outreach and eligibility prescreening.
- Explained trial requirements and protocols to potential participants.
- Coordinated referrals and advanced screenings with sites.
- Supported enrollment efficiency through accurate data capture.
Library Assistant
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisted students and faculty with complex literature searches, topic development, and locating relevant academic materials.
- Taught workshops on how to find, evaluate, and use information effectively, including navigating databases and understanding copyright.
- Managed cataloguing, processing, and inventory control.
- Assisted users with digital and physical resources.
- Supported collection development initiatives.
Library Champion
Siyazingisa Primary School
Cape Town
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Reopened and modernized a dormant school library, increasing usage by 100%.
- Implemented reading programs and curriculum-linked activities.
- Promoted literacy through school-wide initiatives.
Education
Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) - Library And Information Science
University of The Western Cape
Cape Town, South Africa12-2026
Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) -
University of The Western Cape
Cape Town01.2021
Skills
Patient Prescreening
Feasibility Assessments
Protocol Interpretation
Study Funnel Monitoring
Site Support & Escalations
Regulatory Compliance
Data Reporting
Healthcare Professional Engagement
Timeline
Site Support Specialist
SubjectWell
04.2025 - Current
Health Care Professional Specialist
SubjectWell
07.2024 - 04.2025
Clinical Trial Recruiter
SubjectWell
02.2023 - 06.2024
Library Assistant
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
10.2021 - 11.2021
Library Champion
Siyazingisa Primary School
11.2020 - 04.2021
Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) - Library And Information Science
University of The Western Cape
Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) -
University of The Western Cape