Clinical Research Industry offers great opportunities for clinical research associates (CRAs) and Clinical Research Coordinators. Many Contract research organizations employ CRAs around the world and have home-based positions for those with the right experience. The CROs increased income potential, outstanding career progression and contact with cutting-edge technology.
Clinical ResearchA career being a CRA is :
• Comprehensive clinical foundations training
• Strong therapeutic and project-specific training
• Hands-on training through accompanied field visits with experienced CRAs and managers
• Ongoing weekly training opportunities
• Strong help from clinical management
• Regular performance reviews and career progress discussions with clear pathways to satisfy career goals
• Opportunities to succeed within the CRA sector or progress right into a management position
CRAs play a vital role in meeting our commitment to our clients. They are accountable for:
• Reviewing study Case Report Forms (CRFs) completed by the investigative sites, and verifying entries by validating accurate source documentation to compliment CRF entries
• Documenting site visits and issues in reports and follow-up letters for the site
• Facilitating effective communication between investigative sites, the client and CRO
• Identifying potential investigators together with the client
• Responding to company, client and federal regulatory requirements/audits
• Contributing for the project team by mentoring sign ups, assisting when preparing of project communications and tools, and sharing ideas and suggestions with associates
Selection of Career Opportunities
Qualified candidates employ a bachelor's degree in your life sciences or perhaps MT, PA, R.Ph., RN or RT certification. At the very least couple of years experience of a clinical trial environment is required. Those that have no less than couple of years expertise in any adverse health sciences field with formal lessons in medical terminology and anatomy will be considered. Travel is necessary 60 to 70 % of times.
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