Clinical Research Associate

About the Role

Veeda Lifesciences is recruiting a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to support its expanding hematology/oncology clinical trials program based in Ireland. This full-time position requires the CRA to ensure adherence to study protocols, ICH-GCP guidelines, SOPs, and legal regulations at investigational sites. The CRA acts as the key liaison between sponsors and investigators, guaranteeing subject rights are upheld and clinical data integrity is maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute site feasibility, selection, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits throughout the UK and Ireland while ensuring compliance with protocols, regulations, and guidelines.
• Serve as the main communication point between investigational sites and sponsors, fostering strong partnerships with study investigators and teams.
• Provide training and ongoing support to investigators and site staff on study protocols, procedures, safety reporting, and GCP adherence.
• Conduct source data verification, review electronic case report forms, confirm informed consent accuracy, and maintain data quality.
• Manage crucial documentation such as Investigator Site Files and Clinical Trial Files to ensure preparedness for inspections.
• Collaborate with internal teams on regulatory and ethics submissions, approvals, contractual agreements, and site documentation.
• Oversee investigational product handling including accountability, storage, dispensing, shipment, return, and destruction.
• Monitor patient recruitment, enrollment, retention, and study timelines, proactively addressing any site performance issues.
• Report safety events, protocol deviations, and study-related concerns timely and in line with regulatory and company policies.
• Prepare monitoring visit reports, follow-up communications, and contribute to project meetings with feedback.
• Assist with audit readiness and cooperate with Quality and Clinical Operations teams on corrective and preventive actions.
• Support feasibility studies, departmental projects, SOP development, and mentor junior CRA staff as needed.

Candidate Requirements

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Health Sciences or a related discipline.
• At least 6 to 12 months of experience working as a Clinical Research Associate.
• Proficient spoken and written English communication capabilities.
• Preferably certified in ICH-GCP training.
• Competence with Microsoft Office and clinical research software.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Professional and diplomatic communication with investigators, site personnel, and stakeholders.
• Capacity to juggle multiple priorities, adapt to shifting deadlines, and excel in a dynamic environment.
• Effective problem-solving skills and capability to manage concurrent study activities.
• Commitment to compliance with SOPs, regulations, GCP guidelines, and ethical standards.
• Willingness and availability for frequent travel, including overnight stays and evening work, across UK and Ireland clinical sites.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must possess the legal right to work within the UK and Ireland.

Work Environment

Join a cross-disciplinary team of skilled scientists and healthcare experts engaged in leading clinical research projects, benefiting from a collaborative and supportive workplace atmosphere.