This is such a great video! I work in Study Start Up and the knowledge I didn’t know until that starting role and working directly with the project/clinical team I couldn’t even imagine jumping to CRA. It takes time and experience for sure!
Glad you touched on how over worked CRC's are. As a current CRC we are SWAMPED at my site and short staffed. Nobody stays long because of how much responsibility we have, how little power we have, and how low the pay is. CRA's are constantly having to deal with new and overworked CRC's. Granted, we are a very successful site but I can only imagine how much of a pain in the ass I am.
Omg I was listening to another blogger who presented CRA role as entry level because some people got the role right out of college. It was such a misconception and misleading. Thank you for putting this out there. This role requires background knowledge
I am dentist . I would like to become clinical research associate. I don`t have education in CRA. I am thinking about pharmacovigilance too. I need help. Where can I compete?
Can a person like me, who does not have a Medical Background, transition to a CRC position? My degree is non-medical and I have seen some companies who said they will train. Would like to hear your perspective on this. I am not a spring chicken, however, I have always been interested in clinical trails and how it does make a difference in someone's life.
Hi Dan, I have a Master of Clinical Trials Research and a PhD in Biochemistry. I have applied for CRAs at different institutions, CROs, and pharmaceuticals but have not received any response. 😢 Additionally I have 16 years of clinical research experience and published research articles. Kindly let me know what job positions are best for me to apply. Thank you in advance. Atia
No, it's not. I'm a Clinical Research Specialist at my site, but it's basically a Clinical Research Coordinator. I was a CRC at a prior site and was doing the exact same job as I am now. The pay, however, may be different based on the actual title of the role, but that depends on the institution you work at. When I was a CRC at the prior site, a Research Specialist was the person in the lab who processed specimen samples, not a patient-facing Coordinator. Go figure.
How do you know anything? It's in the protocol. The protocol followed by GCP guidelines is the core of what you need to know. It tells you everything. This guy is making it sound complicated to protect his "status" the guys a dunce. - experienced CRA with medical background.
Well, to be fair, the industry has allowed people to come into the career with absolutely no experience. Apparently one CRO took in RN's with no previous research experience and made them CRA II's. How does that make sense? I'm an RN to CRA myself, and had two and half years of experience prior to jumping into the CRA route, and now with over 4 years of CRA experience, and it blows my mind that they did that. It makes no sense to me how the industry has allowed so many inexperienced people to come in. I think it's evident that they have realized their mistakes and are currently reeling back hiring as much as possible.
This is such a great video! I work in Study Start Up and the knowledge I didn’t know until that starting role and working directly with the project/clinical team I couldn’t even imagine jumping to CRA. It takes time and experience for sure!
Glad it was helpful!
Tell 'em Dan. I wish I can hug you for this one, especially fibbing on the CV, this applies to all roles.
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I totally agree with you @Dan and you gave away so much valuable insights.🙏
You're right Dan. Research involves humains beings, we have to stay professional and ethical.
Glad you touched on how over worked CRC's are. As a current CRC we are SWAMPED at my site and short staffed. Nobody stays long because of how much responsibility we have, how little power we have, and how low the pay is. CRA's are constantly having to deal with new and overworked CRC's. Granted, we are a very successful site but I can only imagine how much of a pain in the ass I am.
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Omg I was listening to another blogger who presented CRA role as entry level because some people got the role right out of college. It was such a misconception and misleading. Thank you for putting this out there. This role requires background knowledge
I need to debate them
If people shouldn’t get hired right out of college then when should they?? I don’t get this.
@@ermaristewart5049 clinical research entails more than cra. That was the point of this video
Man, I really like your channel!! thx i probably wanna learn from you!
Glad to hear it!
I just got hired for a clinical research apprenticeship. I was offered a coordinator position but declined because I have never done this job before.
You can try to get it back
im intrested in this position and seeking internships to gain experience
Crc first
I am dentist . I would like to become clinical research associate. I don`t have education in CRA. I am thinking about pharmacovigilance too. I need help. Where can I compete?
Small site
Can a person like me, who does not have a Medical Background, transition to a CRC position? My degree is non-medical and I have seen some companies who said they will train. Would like to hear your perspective on this. I am not a spring chicken, however, I have always been interested in clinical trails and how it does make a difference in someone's life.
Yes absolutely
Hello sir, how can I transition in to being a CRA.. with Occupational therapy background
Crc first
Hi Dan, I have a Master of Clinical Trials Research and a PhD in Biochemistry. I have applied for CRAs at different institutions, CROs, and pharmaceuticals but have not received any response. 😢 Additionally I have 16 years of clinical research experience and published research articles. Kindly let me know what job positions are best for me to apply. Thank you in advance. Atia
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Is a CRA the same as a clinical research specialist?
usually not
No, it's not. I'm a Clinical Research Specialist at my site, but it's basically a Clinical Research Coordinator. I was a CRC at a prior site and was doing the exact same job as I am now. The pay, however, may be different based on the actual title of the role, but that depends on the institution you work at. When I was a CRC at the prior site, a Research Specialist was the person in the lab who processed specimen samples, not a patient-facing Coordinator. Go figure.
How do you know anything? It's in the protocol. The protocol followed by GCP guidelines is the core of what you need to know. It tells you everything. This guy is making it sound complicated to protect his "status" the guys a dunce. - experienced CRA with medical background.
Ive said countless times its not complicated but also not easy. You may be projecting
Well, to be fair, the industry has allowed people to come into the career with absolutely no experience. Apparently one CRO took in RN's with no previous research experience and made them CRA II's. How does that make sense?
I'm an RN to CRA myself, and had two and half years of experience prior to jumping into the CRA route, and now with over 4 years of CRA experience, and it blows my mind that they did that. It makes no sense to me how the industry has allowed so many inexperienced people to come in. I think it's evident that they have realized their mistakes and are currently reeling back hiring as much as possible.
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