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Venus Minerva B. Literal

QUEZON CITY
Venus Minerva B. Literal

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with analytical, communication, and collaboration skills. Applies thoughtful judgment to complex tasks and adapts well in dynamic environments. Committed to continuous learning and contributing to team success with a grounded drive for meaningful results.

Overview

6
years of professional experience

Work History

East Avenue Medical Center

Study Coordinator
10.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • A Phase III, Randomized, Open-Label, Multicenter Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Adjuvant Giredestrant Compared With Physician's Choice of Adjuvant Endocrine Monotherapy in Patients With Estrogen Receptor Positive, Her2-Negative Early Breast Cancer

Roche

Study Coordinator
09.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • A Registry To Collect Characteristics And Outcomes From Patients With Solid Tumors Profiled With A Next-Generation Sequencing Test (Wayfind-R)

AstraZeneca

Unblinded Staff
06.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Phase III, Randomised, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study of Durvalumab plus Domvanalimab in Participants with Locally Advanced, Unresectable Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Whose Disease has not Progressed Following Definitive Platinum-based Concurrent Chemoradiation Therapy (PACIFIC-8)


East Avenue Medical Center

Study Coordinator
10.2024 - 04.2025

Job overview

  • A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Phase 3 Study of Pembrolizumab Plus Chemotherapy Versus Placebo Plus Chemotherapy for the Treatment of Chemotherapy-Candidate Hormone Receptor-Positive, Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2-Negative (HR+/HER2-) Locally Recurrent Inoperable or Metastatic Breast Cancer (KEYNOTE-B49)
  • Study closed

Formycon AG

Study Coordinator
09.2024 - 03.2025

Job overview

  • Similar efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity of FYB206 in comparison to Keytruda as add-on to chemotherapy in patients with non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) -LOTUS Study
  • Formycon ended the Lotus trial early after FDA confirmed Phase I data was sufficient—no further testing needed


AstraZeneca

Study Coordinator
07.2022 - 12.2024

Job overview

  • Phase III Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and safety of Tezepelumab in Adults with severe uncontrolled asthma (Direction)
  • Study closed
  • Lung Center of the Philippines

Department of Science and Technology

Project Development Officer III
07.2023 - 07.2024

Job overview

  • Immunological Models For Medically Useful Novel Entities (Immune)
  • Facilitated ethics submissions for multi-phase studies, including TB-HIV research at LCP
  • Managed administrative tasks and prepared budget documents for salary and institutional payments
  • Prepared procurement in compliance with government bidding protocols; sourced suppliers for medical and lab equipment
  • Supported initial setup of biobanking infrastructure to meet study objectives
  • Prepared financial reports and monitored disbursements for a ₱70M grant, achieving 80% Year 1 budget utilization
  • Coordinated with funding agencies on timelines, ethics approvals, and procurement milestones

Department of Science and Technology

Project Development Officer II
05.2021 - 07.2023

Job overview

  • Clinical Proteomics for Cancer Initiative: Proteomics-based Discovery of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Biomarkers and Drug Targets in the Philippines (CPCI Study)
  • Processed payments for medical charges and institutional fees across multiple partner hospitals
  • Coordinated with key institutions during study expansion to support patient recruitment, including: ▸ National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) ▸ East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC) ▸Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center (JRRMMC) ▸ Rizal Medical Center (RMC)
  • Upon study closure, prepared terminal financial reports and facilitated the return of unutilized budget to the funding agency in compliance with grant protocols

Department of Science and Technology

Project Development Officer I
03.2021 - 05.2021

Job overview

Clinical Proteomics for Cancer Initiative: Proteomics-based Discovery of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Biomarkers and Drug Targets in the Philippines (CPCI Study)

  • Monitored project finances and submitted timely financial reports
  • Assisted investigators in budget preparation for new study proposals
  • Managed administrative processes: salaries, fees, reimbursements, and interdepartmental coordination
  • Optimized budget use and prepared budget realignments to support study objectives
  • Monitored the ₱30.7M in grants, ensuring regulatory and institutional compliance

Acretio holdings Inc.

Research and Development Officer
11.2020 - 03.2021

Job overview

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct market research to identify high-demand health products (e.g., supplements, medical accessories)
  • Source and evaluate suppliers both locally and internationally
  • Perform detailed product costing and pricing analysis
  • Collaborate with the regulatory team to ensure compliance with health standards
  • Prepare and deliver strategic product presentations to the company president

Advance Computer Forms

Management Trainee
06.2019 - 10.2020

Job overview

  • Conduct and approve quality checks at the start of each shift and after any production stoppage to ensure product integrity
  • Coordinate with planning, logistics, maintenance, and QA teams for seamless operations
  • Respond promptly to production changes and assist in troubleshooting to minimize downtime
  • Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency across daily plant activities

Education

Quezon City Polytechnic University

Bachelor of Science from Industrial Engineering
01.2019

University Overview

Electron College of Technical Education

from Technical-Vocational Information Technology
01.2015

University Overview

Tandang Sora National High School

01.2013

University Overview

Tandang Sora Elementary School

01.2009

University Overview

Skills

  • Proficient in MS Office applications
  • Collaborative team player
  • Adaptable to diverse work environments
  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Optimizing workforce efficiency through Lean principles
  • Clinical trial coordination
  • Document organization
  • Institutional review board submissions
  • Project site oversight
  • Effective troubleshooting skills

Personal Information

Personal Information
  • Gender: Female
  • Age: 29
  • Date of Birth: May 14, 1996
  • Place of Birth: Quezon City
  • Civil Status: Single
  • Height: 5’0
  • Weight: 59 kgs
  • Citizenship: Filipino
  • Religion: Roman Catholic
  • Dialects: Filipino and English
  • Father’s Name: Demetrio Lano Literal
  • Mother’s Name: Marlyn Bernido Literal

Training

Training
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt June 17, 2022 to December 04, 2022 – Process Doctors Academy.
  • Phlebotomy Training and Bloodborne Pathogen Program September 17, 2022 to September 27, 2022 – FDM Training Center.
  • Paralegal Training Program June 04, 2022 to September 03, 2022 – University of the Philippines – Diliman.
  • Project Management Fundamentals August 21, 2022 – MST Connect Education Consultancy.
  • Study Coordinator Training - Lecture May 2, 2022 - The Medical City Pasig
  • ISO 9001: 2015 Internal Quality Auditor May 8, 2021 to May 22, 2021 – E2 Consulting Inc.
  • Electrical Installation and Maintenance September 17, 2020 to December 17, 2020 -Quezon City - Social Development Dept.
  • Business Continuity Management and ISO 22301 November 25, 2020 – Quezon City University
  • Continuous Improvement Lean Six Sigma November 21, 2020 - Quezon City University
  • Steps to Business Process Improvement November 21, 2020 - Quezon City University
  • Continuous Improvement Through Kaizen Principles November 21, 2020 - Quezon City University
  • Basic Character Enhancement February 6, 2020 – Advance Computer Forms Inc.
  • Earthquake and Fire Safety Orientation September 5, 2019 – Advance Computer Forms Inc.
  • Product Planning and Deployment January 5,2019 - Quezon City University

Publications

Publications

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

  • Luna, H.G., Prieto, E., Dimayacyac-Esleta, B.R., et al., Literal, V.M., Sy-Naval, S. (2023). Expression landscapes in non-small cell lung cancer shaped by the thyroid transcription factor 1. Lung Cancer, 176, 121–131.
  • Luna, H.G.C., Imasa, M.S., Juat, N., et al., Literal, V.M., Bascos, N.A., Sy-Naval, S. (2023). The differential prognostic implications of PD-L1 expression in EGFR-mutant NSCLC treated with tyrosine kinase inhibitors. Translational Lung Cancer Research, 12(9), 1896–1911. https://doi.org/10.21037/tlcr-23-118

Additional Publications

  • Luna, H.G., Imasa, M.S., Juat, N., et al., Literal, V.M. (2022). PD-L1 co-expression in Filipino EGFR-mutant NSCLC. Annals of Oncology, 33(5), 1081–1093. View article
  • Luna, H.G., Imasa, M.S., Juat, N., et al., Literal, V.M. (2023). Prognostic value of PD-L1 in metastatic NSCLC with EGFR mutations. SSRN. Access study
  • Luna, H.G., Imasa, M.S., Juat, N., et al., Literal, V.M. (2024). NKX2-1 copy number alterations in NSCLC. Oncology Letters, Spandidos Publications. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2024.14436
  • Luna, H.G., Prieto, E., Dimayacyac-Esleta, B.R., et al., Literal, V.M. (2023). NKX2-1 CN reshapes oncogenic and immunologic landscapes in NSCLC. Annals of Oncology, 34(4), 755–763. Read full text
  • Luna, H.G., Imasa, M.S., Sayo, T.M., Literal, V.M. (2023). Expression landscapes in NSCLC shaped by TTF-1. ScienceDirect

References

References

Dr. Katherine V. Hernandez
Medical Oncologist
+639178941972


Dr. Herdee Gloriane C. Luna
Medical Oncologist
+639178493739

Timeline

Study Coordinator
East Avenue Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
Study Coordinator
East Avenue Medical Center
10.2024 - 04.2025
Study Coordinator
Formycon AG
09.2024 - 03.2025
Study Coordinator
Roche
09.2023 - Current
Project Development Officer III
Department of Science and Technology
07.2023 - 07.2024
Study Coordinator
AstraZeneca
07.2022 - 12.2024
Unblinded Staff
AstraZeneca
06.2022 - Current
Project Development Officer II
Department of Science and Technology
05.2021 - 07.2023
Project Development Officer I
Department of Science and Technology
03.2021 - 05.2021
Research and Development Officer
Acretio holdings Inc.
11.2020 - 03.2021
Management Trainee
Advance Computer Forms
06.2019 - 10.2020
Electron College of Technical Education
from Technical-Vocational Information Technology
Tandang Sora National High School
Tandang Sora Elementary School
Quezon City Polytechnic University
Bachelor of Science from Industrial Engineering
Venus Minerva B. Literal