General Manager and Executive Director of clinical studies conducted at ALS Inc.
PK expertise and extensive experience in clinical development of Phase 1 to 3 and bioequivalence studies.
1. Lynda Cedar, Ph.D.,
Expert, Clinical Development.
Achievements ProvenTrack Records:
2009: * Alberta Voucher Grant filed and obtained for a client (start-up Pharma
company)
* Health Canada approval given to this client (start-up Pharma company) at an early
stage of clinical development.
1995 – 2003: Start-up of a successful Phase I CPU clinics:
ALS Inc.: 24 beds (2003), 36 beds (2006) and 96 beds (2008):
Maxxam Analytics Inc., Clinical research: 60 beds (1999)
Labopharm Inc.: 12 beds ( 1995).
1997 – 2005: Successful forums of pharmaceutical discussions.
2000 – 2006: Contribution to creating the Canadian DIA. Chair of the clinical track of its 2 first
Canadian annual meetings.
1983 – 1997: 18 Publications and articles.
Career Summary:
Expert, Phase 1 CPU clinic start-up and the day-to-day management.
Relevant experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries that apply to clinical
development. I collaborated with regulatory agencies, IRB committee, and pharmaceutical and
medical device companies in all phases of clinical development, including support for CTA, IND and
NDA including meetings.
Experience in the methodology and implementation of clinical trials Phase I to III gained over 10
years experience. I was involved but not limited to the following therapeutic areas (Cardiovascular,
Diabetes, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Oncology, Osteoporosis,
Pain, Parkinson and Vaccine.). I designed the studies, proposals, budget evaluation, produced the
protocols, CRFs, SOPs, supervised the clinical operations, project management, data management,
biostatistics with emphasis on pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic.
I helped some clients to obtain grants and funds from sources of investment/financing: review of
business plans to evaluate the potential of technologies and products. I produce reports by
simulation to show the potential of these technologies and products.
I contributed to publish study results for press-release and reports presented to the Board and
Investors. I developed successful strategies for pharma start-ups to obtain regulatory approvals
while products are still in the early stage of pharmaceutical development.
I contributed to the scientific community by providing forum of pharmaceutical discussions and
workshops pertinent to pharmaceutical development aspects. I contributed in a leadership position
for the Canadian DIA in recruiting members for the Steering Committee from Montreal, discussing
topics of interest; hired and selected speakers. I chaired the clinical tracks of the 1st and the 2nd
Canadian DIA Annual meetings.
References and recommendations:
Eight recommendations from collaborators : Linked In platform.
Labopharm employer provided a letter of recommendation (available in French only).
A Pharma Company recommended Lynda Cedar and ALS team.
(http:www.alsclinic/english/testimonials.html)
Linked In/group.: Challenges of FIM, Phase I and Bioequivalence clinical studies.
Contact: alscontact@alsclinic.com Tel.: 1 514 750 6017
2. Lynda Cedar, Ph.D., Founder.
Atlantic Life Sciences, Inc., Provider of Clinical services since 2003.
Summary of Qualifications and skills:
Ph.D Pharmaceutical sciences, 1983 - 1988
Post-Doc in Pharmacokinetic, 1993 - 1995
M.Sc. Toxicology, 1981 - 1982
DESS, Drug product development1 , 1993 - 1996
BEPC 1&2 Qualifications2 , 1995, 1996
B.Sc. Pharmacy, 1976 - 1980
1.: DESS = Diplôme d’Etudes Supérieures Spécialisées, développement du médicament.
2.: BEPC = Board Evaluation for Pharmacy in Canada.
Deep knowledge, all aspects of Clin.Research Phase I to III
International Regulations and Ethics requirements
Use of MS office, Statistics and PK/PD programs
Budget development and deliverables by milestones
Contract review and negotiation,
Coordination, Communication, White papers.
Management and Supervision
Technical skills - Phase I clinic start-up.
Planning, Leadership and Implementation of events.
Employment History:
First-in-man, Phase I and bioequivalence clinical studies: 1994 to present
Atlantic Life Sciences, Inc. Montreal, Qc., Canada. CPU Phase I Clinic, 96 beds.
Founder, General Manager and Executive Director, Clinical Trials: Responsible for overseeing the
day-to-day clinic management, quality operations and administration
Maxxam Analytics, Inc. Montreal, Qc., Canada. CPU Phase I Clinic, 60 beds.
Independent, Clinic Founder.
LAB Pharmacological, Inc. Vaudreuil, Qc., Canada. CPU Phase I Clinic, 126 beds.
Director, Scientific Affairs.
Labopharm, Inc. Laval, Qc., Canada. Clinical center, 12 beds.
Clinical Centre Director and Founder. Responsible for the day-to-day projects delivery setting up
the operational and logistical fundamentals for the scientific affairs department and activities
pertaining
to company's business goals.
Phase I-III clinical studies: 1986 to present
Atlantic Life Sciences, Inc. Montreal, Qc., Canada. CPU Phase I Clinic, 96 beds.
CRA and Monitor roles
European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC). Brussels, Belgium.
Projects manager, Breast Cancer group.
Central Lab. Jules Bordet Institute, ULB hospital, Tumors center Brussels, Belgium.
Medical analysis testing and Coordinator (laboratory ~ Medical Clinical staff).
Excellent use of PC and programs:
Word Format and Presentation: Applications of MS Office, Open Office and Corel Wordperfect 7
Project Management: MS Project and Smart Draw
PK/PD and Statistics: WinNonLin, SAS program, Kinetica, SigmaStat and Sigmaplot, nQuery,
SMART
Communication and Internet: Internet Explorer/Firefox/Beta, Outlook Express
Multimedia and web design: AceFTP3 software, FTP Manager, Macromedia applications