Veena Ramanna
About Veena Ramanna
Veena Ramanna is a Clinical Trial Manager at Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. in Beverly Hills, California, with extensive experience in managing clinical trials across various therapeutic areas and a strong background in public health and clinical research.
Work at Capricor Therapeutics
Veena Ramanna has been serving as a Clinical Trial Manager at Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. since 2020. In this role, she oversees clinical trial operations, focusing on complex therapeutic areas such as critical care medicine, hematology, and pulmonology. Her responsibilities include collaborating with international pharmaceutical and biotech clients to ensure the successful execution of clinical trials. Based in Beverly Hills, California, she has contributed to the advancement of Capricor's clinical research initiatives.
Previous Experience in Clinical Research
Prior to her current position, Veena Ramanna held various roles in clinical research and project management. She worked as a Senior Epidemiologist at the CDC Foundation for 11 months in 2020, where she contributed to public health initiatives. Additionally, she served as a Senior Project Management Consultant at Embrace Innovations and as Project Director at Asiatic Clinical Research, where she managed projects over a four-year period. Her experience also includes a role as Project Management Consultant at the Rwanda Zambia HIV Research Group.
Education and Expertise
Veena Ramanna holds a Master of Public Health from Emory University, where she studied International Public Health/International Health from 2018 to 2020. She also earned a Master of Science in Clinical Research from Cranfield University in the U.K. from 2005 to 2007. Her academic background is complemented by a Bachelor’s Degree in Dentistry from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, obtained from 1997 to 2002. This diverse educational foundation supports her expertise in clinical trial management and public health.
Achievements in Clinical Trials
Veena Ramanna has made significant contributions to the field of clinical trials. She successfully expanded the business of a Clinical Research Organisation by doubling company revenues within two years through strategic client acquisition and retention. Additionally, she formed an investigator-driven network to design study protocols and recruitment strategies for clinical trials in India, enhancing project execution. Her leadership in pharmacovigilance projects has also led to business expansion into other service sectors due to high client satisfaction.
Leadership and Compliance Roles
In her career, Veena Ramanna has held leadership roles that emphasize compliance and quality assurance in clinical research. She was appointed as Chief Auditor by Ethics Committees, where she conducted interim site audits for Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory compliance across multiple clinical trial projects. As Head of Operations, she secured and managed critical relationships with sponsors, clients, vendors, investigators, and investigational site staff, ensuring the integrity and success of clinical trials.