Curriculum Vitae
Personal Information
Name: Jordi Barrachina
Professional Title: Clinical Research Coordinator
Current Position: Clinical Research Coordinator
Institution/Organization: Legit.Health
Professional Qualifications
Academic Degree(s)
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Degree: PhD in Bioengineering
Institution: Miguel Hernández University
Year: 2018-2023
Qualification: Cum Laude Thesis Title: "Evaluation of Interindividual Variability in analgesic response to Tapentadol and Oxycodone/Naloxone: Impact of Pharmacogenetics and Sex differences". Specialization: Biomedical Research, Clinical Trials, Allergology and Pain Management -
Degree: Master in Bioengineering
Institution: Miguel Hernández University
Year: 2016-2017 -
Degree: Biology Degree
Institution: Alicante University
Year: 2012-2016
Additional Qualifications and Certifications
- GCP Certification: The Global Health Network.
- ICH Guidelines Training: International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).
- Statistical Software: Proficient in statistical analysis software.
- REDcap: Design and validation of medical questionnaires.
- Laboratory Techniques: Extensive experience with biological sample collection and analysis.
- Medical Writing: Experience in writing scientific protocols, manuscripts, and regulatory documentation, more than 10 peer-reviewed publications.
MDR Annex XIV Compliance - Qualifications of Clinical Evaluators
As per MDR 2017/745 Annex XIV Section 1, I confirm the following qualifications:
a) Appropriate scientific education:
- Relevant scientific qualification: PhD in Bioengineering (Cum Laude, Miguel Hernández University, 2018-2023), Master in Bioengineering (Miguel Hernández University, 2016-2017), Biology Degree (Alicante University, 2012-2016)
- Field of specialization: Dermatology, medical devices, Bioengineering, Biomedical Research, Clinical Trials Management, Allergology and Pain Management.
b) Training and experience in clinical research methodology:
- Years of experience in clinical research: 8+ years (5+ years in biomedical research, 3+ years in clinical trials).
- Experience in critical assessment of literature: Extensive experience demonstrated through 10+ scientific publications and doctoral thesis.
- Training in evidence-based medicine: GCP certified, ICH guidelines training, statistical analysis expertise, systematic literature review experience, clinical research methodology through PhD programs, supervisor of 3 doctoral theses.
c) Competence in the relevant medical field and knowledge of the device:
- Clinical experience in relevant therapeutic area: 8+ years in biomedical research with focus on allergology and pain management; current role in medical device clinical validation.
- Understanding of device technology: Deep knowledge of medical device development, validation processes, and digital health technologies.
- Knowledge of intended use and clinical performance: Direct experience in clinical protocol writing, data collection, and clinical validation management.
d) Understanding of regulatory requirements:
- MDR 2017/745 requirements: Practical application in medical device regulation and clinical validation.
- MEDDEV 2.7/1 Rev. 4 guidelines: Applied in clinical evaluation report preparation.
- ISO 13485 guidelines: Understanding of quality management systems for medical devices.
- ISO 14155 guidelines: Applied in clinical trial management and protocol development.
- GCP Guidelines: Certified and applied throughout clinical trial coordination.
- ICH Guidelines: Formal training and practical implementation.
Professional Experience
Previous Relevant Positions
Position: Project Manager & Clinical Monitoring
Institution: Alicante Institute of Health and Biomedical Research
Duration: October 2021 - November 2023
Key Responsibilities:
- Management of research projects of the Allergology Department.
- Coordination of clinical trials of the Pain and Allergology Units following GCP guidelines.
- Contact with patients and coordination of medical staff.
- Writing of scientific documentation and clinical protocols.
- Contact with study sponsors.
- Management of clinical data and laboratory techniques.
- Database management using REDcap.
Position: Postdoctoral Researcher
Institution: Alicante General University Hospital (Alicante and Elche)
Duration: 2018 - November 2023
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and management of research projects.
- Data collection during medical visits.
- Writing of scientific papers and oral communications.
- Collection and storage of biological samples (saliva, blood, mucosa).
- Design and validation of questionnaires.
- Statistical analysis of research data.
- Supervision of research team members.
Clinical Evaluation and Research Experience
Experience with Medical Devices
- Years of experience in medical device evaluation: 2+ years (2023-Present).
- Types of devices evaluated: Digital health solutions, AI-based diagnostic tools, dermatology medical devices.
- Regulatory experience (MDR, FDA, etc.): Extensive experience with MDR 2017/745, ISO 14155 clinical investigation standards, regulatory documentation management.
Clinical Research Experience
- Number of clinical studies managed: Multiple clinical trials and research projects over 8+ years.
- Role in studies: Clinical Research Coordinator, Project Manager, Clinical Monitor, Principal Investigator.
- Therapeutic areas: Allergology, Pain Management, Dermatology, Digital Health.
- Experience with CE marking processes: Direct involvement in clinical validation protocols for medical device CE marking, regulatory documentation preparation.
Publications and Scientific Contributions
Peer-Reviewed Publications
12 scientific papers published in peer-reviewed journals in biomedical research, pharmacogenomics, allergology, and pain management:
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Apellaniz-Ruiz M, Barrachina J, Castro-Sanchez P, et al. Status of the implementation of pharmacogenetics in clinical practice in Spain: from regional to national initiatives. Drug Metab Pers Ther. 2024 Nov 11;39(4):183-199. doi: 10.1515/dmpt-2024-0042
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Muriel J, Escorial M, Margarit C, Barrachina J, et al. Long-term deprescription in chronic pain and opioid use disorder patients: Pharmacogenetic and sex differences. Acta Pharm. 2023 Jun 12;73(2):227-241. doi: 10.2478/acph-2023-0018
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Barrachina J, Margarit C, Muriel J, López-Gil V, et al. Sex Differences in Oxycodone/Naloxone vs. Tapentadol in Chronic Non-Cancer Pain: An Observational Real-World Study. Biomedicines. 2022 Oct 2;10(10):2468. doi: 10.3390/biomedicines10102468
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Barrachina J, Margarit C, Muriel J, López-Gil S, et al. Oxycodone/naloxone versus tapentadol in real-world chronic non-cancer pain management: an observational and pharmacogenetic study. Sci Rep. 2022 Jun 16;12(1):10126. doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-13085-5
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Barrachina J, Margarit C, Andreu B, Zandonai T, et al. Therapeutic alliance impact on analgesic outcomes in a real-world clinical setting: An observational study. Acta Pharm. 2022 Oct 18;72(4):529-545. doi: 10.2478/acph-2022-0035
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Gonzalez-Delgado P, Anvari S, Barrachina J, Portillo ALJ, et al. Egg-induced adult food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome: Clinical phenotypes, natural history and immunological characteristics. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2024 Jun;12(6):1657-1659. doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2024.03.005
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Ballester P, Espadas C, Almenara S, Barrachina J, et al. CYP2D6 Genotype and Pharmacovigilance Impact on Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Naturalistic Study with Extreme Phenotype Analysis. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2023 Jul 3;16(7):954. doi: 10.3390/ph16070954
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Gonzalez-Delgado P, Anvari S, Jimenez AI, Gallego-Velez P, et al. Cytokine Variations After Positive Oral Food Challenges in Adult-Onset Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis. Allergy. 2025 Oct;80(10):2882-2885. doi: 10.1111/all.16539
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Muriel J, Margarit C, Barrachina J, Ballester P, et al. Pharmacogenetics and prediction of adverse events in prescription opioid use disorder patients. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol. 2019 Apr;124(4):439-448. doi: 10.1111/bcpt.13155
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Peiró AM, Grimby-Ekman A, Barrachina J, Escorial M, et al. Health-Related Quality of Life in Chronic Pain Treated With Tapentadol Versus Oxycodone/Naloxone and Its Determinants: A Real-World, Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study in Spain. Value Health Reg Issues. 2024 Nov;44:101013. doi: 10.1016/j.vhri.2024.101013
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Muriel J, Barrachina J, Del Barco G, Carvajal C, et al. Impact of CYP2D6 genotype on opioid use disorder deprescription: an observational prospective study in chronic pain with sex-differences. Front Pharmacol. 2023 May 31;14:1200430. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1200430
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Peiró AM, Barrachina J, Escorial M, Aguado I, et al. Using a Two-Steps Clustering and PCA Analysis for Stratified Chronic Non-Cancer Pain Care: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study. J Pain Res. 2025 Feb 11;18:673-684. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S490442
Conference Presentations
- Multiple oral communications at international conferences.
- Presentation of research findings in biomedical and clinical research settings.
Doctoral Thesis
- Completed doctoral thesis in Biomedical Sciences.
- Focus on clinical research methodology and biomedical applications.
- Doctoral theses supervised: 3 theses as co-director.
- Areas: pain management, pharmacogenetics, bioengineering, clinical research methodology.
- Institutions: University of Alicante, Miguel Hernández University.
Expertise Relevant to This Evaluation
Technical Expertise
- Clinical Research Methodology: 8+ years designing and managing clinical research projects.
- Medical Writing: Extensive experience writing scientific protocols, manuscripts, and regulatory documentation.
- Statistical Analysis: Proficient in statistical software and data analysis.
- Team Management: Proven ability to coordinate medical staff and manage research teams.
- Laboratory Techniques: Extensive experience with biological sample collection and analysis.
- Database Management: REDcap expertise, design and validation of medical questionnaires.
- Medical Device Validation: Clinical protocol development and validation study coordination.
Regulatory Knowledge
- MDR 2017/745: Practical application in medical device clinical validation.
- ISO 14155: Clinical investigation standards applied in trial management.
- ISO 13485: Understanding of quality management systems for medical devices.
- GCP Guidelines: Certified and extensively applied in clinical trial coordination.
- ICH Guidelines: Formal training and implementation in clinical research.
- MEDDEV 2.7/1 Rev. 4: Knowledge applied in clinical evaluation processes.
Languages
- Spanish: Native
- Valencian/Catalan: Native
- English: Fluent
- German: Intermediate
Declaration
I declare that the information provided in this curriculum vitae is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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