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Clinical Research Coordinators: Unsung Heroes at the Heart of Trials

Imperical Blog

Health care heroes are everywhere, from surgeons in war zones to pediatric nurses in suburban offices. In trials, clinical research coordinators (CRCs) are priceless members of every trial team. From study startup to study closeout, CRCs make the trial happen.

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Clinical Research Jobs: How to Choose the Right Career Path

XTalks

Read more to learn about job titles within clinical research, including job descriptions, average annual salaries and the level of experience required to land the role. To start applying to clinical research jobs now, check out the Xtalks Job Search to find a job that best suits you. Clinical Research Coordinator.

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Poaching, Shallow Personnel Pool Fuel Dangerous Site ‘Talent Drain’

ACRP blog

It wasn’t just the resignation of yet another clinical research coordinator (CRC) that Christina Brennan, MD, CCRC, vice president for clinical research at Northwell Health, had to contend with earlier this year. in February 2022. in February 2022. between 2016 and 2026.

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‘Other Duties as Assigned’: The Wide-Ranging Role of the CRC Professional

ACRP blog

to call and remind a bedside nurse to draw pharmacokinetic samples from a study participant, or stopping for doughnuts and juice on their way in to work to feed a subject’s six kids so she would come in for her visit, both of which Tilley has done, but a “whatever it takes” attitude will often send one down the right path in this line of work.

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The Past, Present, and Future of Women as Leaders in Clinical Research

ACRP blog

enrollment of women in medical schools had just climbed to 20%, it is notable that the chronicles of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) describe the first meeting of two nurses who were among the field’s earliest clinical research coordinators, Sarah Boyer and Anne LeSher, as the impetus for the formation of the Association.

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3 Ways to Fast Track Your Career in Clinical Research

XTalks

This type of self-driven professional development can prepare you for more senior roles within clinical research. In addition, ICON runs a graduate program to train the next generation of clinical researchers. People come to clinical research from a multitude of different backgrounds, from nursing to pharmacy.

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ACRP 2023 Speakers Emphasize Impacts of Quality and Diversity on Clinical Trial Sites

ACRP blog

Later in the day, Demi MacLennan, MS, CCRA, ACRP-PM, Project Manager, Labcorp Drug Development, shared highlights from a recent survey she conducted as a graduate student on site practices and perspectives for improving diversity in trials.