VARA RAMAYANAM
Austin
Summary
Experienced lead clinical research coordinator and project manager with a proven track record in managing and coordinating diverse clinical trials. Proficient in protocol implementation, and patient management. Skilled in data collection and analysis. Committed to ensuring the highest standards of research integrity and contributing to the advancement of healthcare.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager and Team Lead - Clinical Services
Eurofins
Austin, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Managed and mentored a team of clinical research professionals overseeing hundreds of concurrent studies, ensuring consistent adherence to GCP regulations, SOPs, and sponsor requirements.
- Drove team performance by establishing clear accountability structures, conducting regular check-ins, and providing real-time guidance to resolve protocol deviations and operational challenges.
- Served as the primary escalation point between team members, sponsors, and regulatory bodies, facilitating seamless communication and maintaining compliance across all active studies.
- Fostered a collaborative and high-performance team culture, contributing to professional development and operational excellence within a fast-paced clinical research environment.
- Led cross-functional teams in the end-to-end planning, execution, and monitoring of clinical research projects, ensuring on-time delivery within regulatory guidelines
- Oversaw the successful execution of hundreds of clinical studies, managing project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation while maintaining quality standards and stakeholder alignment
- Leveraged extensive IRB submission experience to streamline regulatory documentation processes, reducing preparation time and improving submission accuracy across studies
Clinical Research Coordinator
Eurofins
Austin, TX
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Obtained informed consent from an average of 50 study subjects per day, demonstrating high throughput efficiency in a fast-paced Phase I clinical environment.
- Secured HIPAA Authorization from all prospective study subjects, maintaining strict data confidentiality across all trials.
- Collaborated with Principal Investigators to optimize subject recruitment strategies, consistently meeting enrollment targets across multiple concurrent studies.
Research Assistant
Murray State University
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Planned, modified, and executed research techniques, and procedures.
- Gathered research data from more than 400 individuals through surveys and by leading focus groups.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Murray State University
Murray, KY, USA08-2023
Skills
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- IRB Submissions & Protocol Development
- FDA Regulatory Compliance
- HIPAA Authorization & Data Confidentiality
- Informed Consent Process
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Clinical Trial Management
- Electronic Data Capture (EDC)
Accomplishments
- The Employee of the Month – Murray State Wellness Center (Nov 2020)
- Vice President of the talent affairs congeniality award (Jan 2022)
- Resident Assistant of the month – College Courts (Feb 2022)
- Annual Diversity Achievement Award (April 2022)
- National Model United Nations Participant (April 2023)
- Images of Research Spring 2023 – Winner (April 2023)
- Student Leader Award – Murray State University (April 2023)
- Above and Beyond Award – Murray State Model United Nations (May 2023)
- Employee of the Month - Eurofins (Feb, Mar, April, May 2025)
Certification
- CITI Program - Social & Behavioral Research (Basic/ Fresher) (Issued Aug 2022-Expires 2025)
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) - NIDA Clinical Trials Network (Oct 2023 - Oct 2026)
- ACRP (Association of Clinical Research Professionals) - Ethics and Human Subject Protection: A comprehensive Introduction (Oct 2023)
Timeline
Project Manager and Team Lead - Clinical Services
Eurofins
07.2024 - Current
Clinical Research Coordinator
Eurofins
10.2023 - 06.2024
Research Assistant
Murray State University
08.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Murray State University