Who we are
Avigna Clinical Research Institute is a part of Avigna Learning Academy. Avigna Clinical Research Institute is modeled on the lines of some of the premier Clinical Research Institutes of India. We are dedicated and committed to provide excellent Clinical Research Professionals to the Clinical Research Industries.
Students and Professionals from the Health Science/Allied Health Sciences/Life Sciences can look forward to a robust curriculum and training in the area of Clinical Research, coupled with additional training in soft skills and internships in leading Clinical Research Organizations.
Our Team
Mrs. Anuradha Ramachandran
DIRECTOR
Ms. Anuradha Ramachandran has been involved in the field of education for more than 25 years. Her key interest lies in curriculum building and in creating effective training methodologies for the development of good professional skills.
Ms.Ramachandran has used her experience as a language and communication skills trainer to evolve job oriented courses in Avigna Learning Academy and ensures that all candidates that pass out of this Institute are job-ready.
Ms.Ramachandran has a post graduate degree in English and French from Delhi and Bangalore University, India and is a certified Soft Skills trainer from Carlton Management Institute, USA.
Mr.Shaji Paulose, M.Pharm
HEAD-OPERATIONS
Shaji Paulose is the creative mind behind Avigna Clinical Research Institute. His forte is Operations and Delivery Management.
Mr. Paulose heads the Formulation Development Department of Stellence Pharmscience Limited. He is currently pioneering Patented Delivering System/Mechanism for number of pharmaceutical compounds. Mr. Paulose has more than 7 years of remarkable Industrial exposure in the field of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Formulation Development and Analytical Method Development, Pre-Clinical studies, Clinical Research and Quality Assurance.
In addition, Mr Paulose has had a notable experience in setting up an academic institution as per the Pharmacy Council of India Standards. He has been vastly instrumental in securing the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) approval for Madras College of Pharmacy (MCP), Chennai during his stint as a Principal at MCP. Moreover, during his tenure he has played a prominent role in establishing exciting careers for more than 80% of the passed out students through innovative placement programmes. Mr. Paulose had earlier worked with ICC, New Delhi for more than 4 years as a programme coordinator in the field of social welfare and personality development. His diverse experience in academics and industry is instrumental in the formation of ACRI.
One of his notable contributions to the Clinical Research education field was the setting up of Focus Institute of Clinical Research (FICR), Malleswaram, Bangalore He was behind its origin, inception and its transformation into a Pan India Clinical Research institute. He is a GATE scholar with an all India rank of 181 and holds a Masters degree in Pharmacy from Jadavpur University, Kolkata.
Mr. Raja chandran, MBA-Marketing & Finance
HEAD-BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Raja Chandran has a Dual MBA (Marketing & Finance) from IMI, Belgium. He has over 12 years of experience in the field of Marketing & Finance.
Mr.Raja Chandran’s objective at ACRI is to source the best possible talents from Institutes all over India, get them to train at ACRI and then supply these well trained, professionally groomed individuals to the Clinical Research Industry.
Mr. Raja Chandran carries with him, the expertise he gained through his earlier stint in Ernst & Young as a transfer pricing specialist. He has the unique advantage of possessing a synergy of Finance and Marketing knowledge, a key attribute for the continuing success of Avigna Clinical Research institute.
Prior to joining ACRI, Mr Raja Chandran spearheaded the business development of Focus Institute of Clinical Research (FICR), Bangalore where he achieved phenomenal marketing success. This success was achieved due to his immense strengths: Designing, Planning & implementation of marketing strategies.
Dr. Smitha Singh, BDS., PGDCR
HEAD-ACADEMICS
Dr Singh has done her Bachelors of Dental surgery from Christian Medical College (C.M.C), Ludhiana. She has more than five years of experience in clinical dentistry and worked as a lecturer in the Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences and Research center.
Dr Singh has remarkable experience in working with large hospitals like Christian Medical College and other leading research institutions in India and has excellent knowledge in Clinical trials, phases of clinical trial, IND, NDA and Protocol writing She has phenomenal technical knowledge on GCP and ICH guidelines and a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements.
Dr Singh has done her PG Diploma in Clinical Research and Clinical Data Management from Karnataka state Open University with distinction and also been trained on PG Diploma in Clinical Research, Data Management and Regulatory Affairs from Industry experts at Clinotek Research Center, Bangalore. Dr Singh has been voted the best trainer of the year, by her students at ACRI
Mr. Abhijit Sinha, MBA-Marketing
PLACEMENT-MANAGER
Mr.Abhijit Sinha is a B.Pharm and also holds an MBA in Sales & Marketing from IIPM, Delhi. Mr Sinha brings to ACRI, a unique blend of business know – how along with a technical knowledge a key requirement for the modern day placement professional.
Mr Sinha is extremely proficient in networking and brand promotion. Mr Sinha, enjoys an excellent rapport with numerous Clinical Research Organization, a strength that is critical in aiding the placement of ACRI students
Prior to joining ACRI, Mr Sinha was working in the field of Clinical Research with Indian Clinical Research Institute (ICRI), India’s premier Clinical Research Institute as a regional manager, Bangalore. He also had a stint with another global conglomerate, the Focus Group of Companies as a Business Development Manager. Mr.Sinha’s diverse experience in the Clinical Research education field as well as his interaction with Industry specialists has worked favorably for the Placement Cell of ACRI
Faculty Members
 Shalini Siven |
 Mouli Nandi |
 Dr Smita Singh |
 Satyanandan |
 Naomi Oomen |
 Dr. Jay Nanda |