Clinical Research Coordinator/associate

Purpose of the Role

Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) is Ireland’s largest paediatric hospital and the leading centre in Ireland for the conduct of clinical trials and studies in children and young adults. As part of ongoing development towards the opening of the new Children’s Hospital, a rationalisation and integration of the existing clinical research infrastructure across all sites has been undertaken with all aspects of the clinical research infrastructure being brought together under a single governance and management structure. This consists of a Clinical Research Centre (CRC) to support the conduct of research across CHI sites, which links closely with the Cancer Clinical Trials Unit (CCTU) at CHI at Crumlin for clinical trials in paediatric cancer.

Both the CRC and CCTU are made up of a team of dedicated research staff to support clinical teams in the conduct of clinical trials and other research studies. The Clinical Research Coordinator/Clinical Research Associate plays a central role in this, coordinating and acting as key point of contact for multiple studies and providing back-up and support from set-up through to closeout. They will link in closely with the CRC Operations Manager, CCTU Manager, and Research Project Managers, as well as Principal Investigators and clinical research teams to ensure that study activities are carried out effectively and in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.

This role presents an exciting opportunity to work within a highly motivated team and a dynamic environment, and to be involved in bringing advancements in health outcomes for children and young adults in Ireland. The role offers opportunities for ongoing professional development and the successful candidate will be provided with training and mentoring specific to their role.

Essential Criteria

• BSc in clinical or life science related subject or equivalent third level qualification
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience working in clinical research
• Thorough knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and of relevant national and international clinical trial regulations
• Experience in the preparation of submissions to research ethics committees
• Knowledge of electronic data capture systems and the data management process in clinical studies.

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.

Below, you’ll find the list of commencement dates for 2026 for your information.

• April 13th, 2026
• May 11th, 2026
• June 8th, 2026

Please confirm your acceptance of this post with us at your earliest convenience & a proposed start date for this post.