A Clinical Research Associate (CRA) ensures that drug trials are conducted ethically and according to guidelines.
•Key Responsibilities:
A. Monitor clinical trial sites
B. Ensure protocol compliance
C. Collect and verify patient data
D. Report safety issues and adverse events
Eligibility:
B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Pharm.D + ICH-GCP knowledge
•High demand in CROs and pharma companies like IQVIA, Parexel, and Novartis.
Know someone working as a CRA or preparing for it? Let’s discuss how to enter this field!
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nice sir , can you share some interview tip and what are the required skills for resume
1. Understand GCP and ICH Guidelines
- Be ready to explain Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines.
- Know why these are important in clinical trials.
Tip: Practice explaining how you’ve applied GCP in real scenarios (e.g., during monitoring, consent form review).
2. Know the Clinical Trial Phases
- Be clear on the difference between Phase I-IV trials.
- Prepare examples if you’ve worked in or are familiar with any specific phase.
3. Review Your CV and Project Experience
- Be able to clearly explain your past responsibilities, such as:
- Site selection
- Monitoring visits
- Query resolution
- Data entry/verification
- Adverse Event (AE) reporting
4. Mock Interview Practice
- Practice behavioral questions like:
- “Tell me about a time you had a conflict with a site investigator.”
- “How do you manage tight deadlines for monitoring reports?”
Use the STAR method: Situation, Task, Action, Result.
5. Stay Updated on Regulations
- Read recent updates from:
- FDA (U.S.)
- EMA (Europe)
- ICH
- Data privacy laws (GDPR, HIPAA)
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