Clinical research associate (CRA) turnover has long been a challenging issue in the clinical research industry. This article, based on a survey of 700 CRAs, is the first of a four-part series that will investigate the disillusionment that CRAs today experience with their role, why they do, and what we can do about it. (Clinical Leader)
CRA burnout in clinical research
By Eleanor Houston, Senior CRA, Industry Gain insight into the factors of CRA burnout in clinical research from the 2018 PharmaTimes Clinical Researcher of the Year New CRA. It is no secret that CRA turnover is a huge issue in the clinical research industry. It is not uncommon for sponsors Read more
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ACRP publishes hiring guidelines for clinical research coordinators (CRCs)
The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) has published the clinical research industry’s first set of competency-based guidelines for hiring entry level clinical research coordinators (CRCs). These guidelines follow on the heels of ACRP’s new initiative to develop competence standards for Principal Investigators. (The Association of Clinical Research Professionals)
Parexel and Eli Lilly team up to develop clinical researcher pool in China
Parexel and Eli Lilly are launching a clinical research learning and development program in China as recent reforms have “dramatically” increased the need for new sites in the country. (outsourcing-pharma.com)
Reflections on a Career in Oncology Clinical Research
Clinical Researcher interviews Beth Cuccia, RN, BSN, MHM, on her 25 years of experience in clinical research including 15 years in oncology studies. (Clinical Researcher)
How to qualify study investigators: Beyond GCP training
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training is widely used as the industry standard for ensuring investigators are qualified to conduct clinical trials. The Clinical Trials Transformation Initiative (CTTI), a public-private group, has released recommendations proposing a new approach for investigator qualification that goes beyond GCP training and features a targeted approach that includes protocol-specific preparation. (ctti-clinicaltrials.org)
ACRP developing competence standards for Principal Investigators
The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) is developing competence standards for principal investigators (PIs) as part of its goal to reduce variability in performance across various clinical research roles. ”By developing and helping to implement this new PI initiative, ACRP and its partners are taking a major step forward to advance excellence in clinical research.” — Jim Kremidas, ACRP Executive Director. (ACRP.net)
Navigating your Path to a Clinical Operations Career
Transitioning into a Career in Clinical Trial Management (Sponsor) by Herman Liu Before I started my career in clinical operations, I was a technician on a production floor manufacturing oncology drugs. I had an unrelated job, and I eventually was able to transition into a clinical operations career at a Read more
San Francisco Bay Area faces “talent crisis” in the life sciences
San Francisco is one of the top national life sciences and digital health hubs. It’s also one of the most competitive labor markets in the world, especially in life sciences and digital companies. There is a growing concern in the region over whether there is enough of a talent pool to keep the companies at full employment. Robin Toft, CEO of Toft Group Executive Search, offers suggestions for employers on what they can do to stay competitive for labor in the Bay Area. (medcitynews.com)