Georg Avakyan

Master's student in Pharmaceutical Sciences at ETH Zurich with initial experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Aspiring to transition from a theoretical background in natural sciences with a focus on clinical development into business-oriented industry roles. Highly motivated and eager to take on responsibilities, leveraging creative thinking for business- and project management-oriented problem solving.

Pharmaceutical Industry Experience:

Master Thesis in Molecular Oncology and Hematology (University Hospital Zurich, 06/2024 – Present)

• Conducting machine-learning-based multivariate analysis in a retrospective observational study on renal cell carcinoma patients.

Internship at Clinical Trials Center USZ (01/2024 – 06/2024)

• Administered REDCap eCRF software for data management.
• Supported AI applications in clinical research.
• Co-organized lectures on clinical research for Biomedicine students at UZH.

Co-Founder & CEO at DexTrial (09/2023 – Present)

• Developed a digital platform for clinical trial patient recruitment.
• Led strategic planning, business development, and regulatory strategies.
• Coordinated a team of 5 members and 4 strategic advisors.

Assistant to Manufacturing Director, Rinpharm LLC (10/2021 – 07/2022)

• Coordinated supply-chain for COVID-19 medical devices.
• Involved in planning for manufacturing generic drugs and outsourcing through CROs.
• Researched intellectual property status for new pharmaceutical candidates.

Other Relevant Experiences:

• Teaching & Tutoring:
  • Taught and developed course content in pharmaceutical and life sciences subjects, including cell biology, biochemistry, and organic chemistry.
• COVID-19 Pandemic Response:
  • Supported activities related to pandemic management in both Amavita Pharmacy and Rinpharm LLC.

CAS in Clinical Trial Management | University Hospital of Zurich (USZ) (04/2024 – Present)

• Focused on clinical trial management, including regulatory compliance and operational aspects.

Master of Sciences ETH | Pharmaceutical Sciences – ETH Zurich (09/2022 – Present)

• Specialized in pharmaceutical sciences, with emphasis on drug development, pharmacology, and clinical research.

Bachelor of Sciences ETH | Pharmaceutical Sciences – ETH Zurich (09/2019 – 02/2023)

• Comprehensive foundational education in pharmaceutical sciences, covering areas such as drug formulation, biotechnology, and health sciences.