The ICH-GCP (International Council for Harmonisation - Good Clinical Practice) certification is vital if you are looking to expand your career options in fields like clinical research, pharmacovigilence or any related field.
GCP is an international ethical and scientific standard for conducting biomedical and behavioral research involving human participants. It is globally recognised and can play a vital role in career advancement in non-clinical sectors.
If one plans to participate in clinical trials in any capacity, this certification is a must.
GCP certification, other than boosting the resume, can also give you a chance to boost the salary package as well.
Are there any other certifications which might add to the CV when applying for pharmacovigilence or research opportunities? Please mention in the comments.
Apart from GCP, certifications in medical writing, signal detection and risk management, clinical SAS (Statistical Analysis System), and Project Management like PMP can significantly enhance the profile’s value, especially for global roles. Soft skill certifications like scientific communication and regulatory writing are also valuable for roles involving writing of safety reports like PSURs and DSURs. Additionally, getting certified in tools like Oracle Argus, ArisG, or Veeva Vault can also help, as hands-on technology skills these days are highly getting prioritized by pharma companies.
Yes, ICH-GCP certification is vital in fields like clinical research, pharmacovigilance, and safety administer etc. Other certification like GMP, GLP, medical writing, medical devices are also insightful for CV.
The Good Clinical Practice Professional Certification is designed to give the researcher a basic understanding of the regulations and requirements for research using investigational drugs or devices. The good clinical practice guidelines ensure that clinical trial participants are protected during the research process. This certified programme will help professionals, strengthening their skills and experience in this field.
ICH-GCP is actually a very useful certification if you’re looking at careers in clinical research, PV, or trials. It gives a clear idea about ethics, patient safety, and how trials are run according to global standards. In India too, many CROs and pharma companies ask for it while hiring. Platforms like NIH, CITI, and Cliniminds offer good options. Do you think GCP should be made part of our pharmacy curriculum itself?
