Beginner CRA

CRA BASICS, TIPS AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT FOR ENTRY LEVEL CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATES OR THOSE INTERESTED IN BECOMING CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATES

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How to Get the CRA Job Part 2: CRA Job descriptions and Which is the one for you

When I started applying for CRA jobs I only had 6 months or clinical research experience (No monitoring mind you) and I applied to EVERYTHING. I mean it did not … Continue reading

July 17, 2014 · 1 Comment

How to Get the CRA Job Part 1: What Experience You Need and How to Maximize it

I often hear people say that they have master’s degrees or PhD degrees or even a medical degree but they have been unsuccessful in getting a CRA position. Why is … Continue reading

July 11, 2014 · 10 Comments

Options within Drug Development out side of the CRA role

Hi Everyone, It’s been a long while since I posted! And it’s not because I don’t love you it’s just because I have been completely swamped. New projects and study … Continue reading

June 27, 2014 · 1 Comment

CRA Certification

A lot of people have been emailing me questions which are totally welcome and encouraged. I have been getting the same question over and over again and figured I should … Continue reading

October 25, 2013 · 5 Comments

10 Reasons You Would NOT Want to be a Clinical Research Associate

1. You will not always be there for your family Face it this is the most important one. You will not always be there for birthdays, first milestones or every … Continue reading

September 5, 2013 · Leave a comment

What is A Clinical Research Associate?

A Clinical Research Associate (CRA) is a profession defined by Good clinical practice guidelines (ICH GCP). ICH GCP uses the term “Monitor” instead of CRA, both terms are used interchangeably … Continue reading

September 3, 2013 · Leave a comment