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Mariana Cerna

Final-year Pharmacy Student
San Jose,San Jose

Summary

Final-year Pharmacy student with completed coursework and an upcoming graduation project, offering valuable experience in Regulatory Affairs and documentation management within multinational environments. Proven expertise in regulatory submissions, compliance tracking, and ensuring document integrity. Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong adaptability to dynamic settings, emphasizing accuracy, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous learning in the life sciences industry. Eager to leverage skills and knowledge for effective contributions in a professional setting.

Overview

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year of professional experience
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Languages

Work History

Regulatory Affairs Intern

Abbot Laboratories
09.2025 - Current

Four-month internship program within the Regulatory Affairs department, supporting documentation management and regulatory activities for the pharmaceutical portfolio across Central America and the Caribbean.

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Support post-registration changes, including the preparation of renewal and variation dossiers, and coordinate documentation required for health authority submissions.
  • Coordinated cross-functional communication to streamline project timelines and enhance collaboration among regulatory teams.
  • Conducted thorough reviews of documentation and labeling to verify accuracy and adherence to regulatory requirements.
  • Maintained comprehensive records of regulatory activities, facilitating easy access to key information for team members and stakeholders.

Regulatory Affairs Intern

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
06.2024 - 06.2025

Supported the Regulatory Affairs team in managing oncology and antiretroviral portfolios, ensuring alignment with local and global health authority requirements across Central America and the Caribbean.

  • Monitored changes in regulations and guidelines, providing timely updates to relevant stakeholders to maintain compliance.
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepared and tracked regulatory dossiers for marketing authorizations, renewals, and post-approval variations, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and regional regulations.
  • Assisted in safety updates and post-marketing submissions to maintain product lifecycle compliance.
  • Collaborated with Quality Assurance, Medical Affairs, and Pharmacovigilance on documentation control and inspection readiness.
  • Ensured data integrity and inspection readiness through Veeva Vault RIM documentation management.

Education

Bachelor's in Pharmacy -

Universidad Internacional De Las Américas
San José, Costa Rica
08-2026

Skills

Strong verbal and non-verbal communication

Timeline

Regulatory Affairs Intern

Abbot Laboratories
09.2025 - Current

Regulatory Affairs Intern

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
06.2024 - 06.2025

Bachelor's in Pharmacy -

Universidad Internacional De Las Américas
Mariana CernaFinal-year Pharmacy Student