After more than 16 years in clinical research, there is something I have observed consistently across sites, sponsors, CROs, and study teams: Women carry an extraordinary amount of the operational, organizational, and human responsibility that keeps clinical trials moving forward every single day. Not occasionally. Not in isolated roles. But across nearly every level of […]
Everyone talks about the transition from CRC to CRA like it is simply the next step on a career ladder. Gain experience. Update your resume. Apply for CRA positions. What very few people prepare you for is that becoming a CRA is not just a career move. It is a complete shift in responsibility, perspective, […]
The Most Important Skill Every CRC Needs — And It Is Not What You Think When I first became a Clinical Research Coordinator, I thought the job was mostly about procedures. Take the vital signs. Perform the ECG. Draw the blood. Complete the visit correctly. I focused heavily on accuracy, protocol compliance, and making sure […]
The Most Important Skill Every CRA Needs — And It Is Not What You Think After more than a decade as a Clinical Research Associate, I have seen what separates good CRAs from truly exceptional ones. It is not simply GCP knowledge. It is not how detailed their monitoring reports are. It is not even […]
What I Learned When I Started in Clinical Research in 2008 When I started in clinical research in 2008, I thought my healthcare background had prepared me for the job. I had already worked in several healthcare roles — as a medical assistant, EKG technician, and hospital unit secretary. What I did not realize was […]