Mirka Pennanen

Mirka Pennanen is a skilled professional in the field of clinical research with substantial experience in project coordination and management. At Clinical Research Services Turku CRST, from June 2017 to December 2018, Mirka held positions as project coordinator, project assistant, and project manager, focusing on cross-functional communication and organization of clinical trials adhering to Good Clinical Practice (GCP). From July 2021 to January 2023, Mirka served as an In-House Clinical Research Associate at Faron, overseeing project deliverables, budgets, site audits, and maintaining relationships with vendors and trial sites. Previous roles include research assistant at the University of Turku, contributing to cancer cell studies, alongside a strong educational foundation in Drug Discovery and Development and Biomedicine from the University of Turku and the University of Jyväskylä. Future roles include clinical trial manager, clinical supply chain manager, and associate clinical trial manager at Faron.