What does a CRA do?
A Clinical Research Associate (CRA) is a life sciences professional who monitors clinical trials that test drugs for their effectiveness and confirms that they are safe to put on the market for consumers.
What does a CRA do?
Some of the primary responsibilities for clinical research associates include:
- Setting up trial sites for conducting research studies
- Designing materials for the trial and making sure all of the trial centers have plenty of materials available
- Training the staff at the trial site on industry standards
- Designing the data collection forms
- Monitoring the trial throughout its duration
- Collecting completed case report forms from hospitals and general practices
- Closing down trial sites when the trial is complete
- Discussing the results of the trial is a medical statistician
- Preparing final reports and potentially manuscripts for publication
What's the average salary for a CRA?
Compensation can vary based on experience and geography but on average salaries can start at USD$50,000 and above.
Do I need a degree to be a CRA?
Most clinical research associate positions require candidates to have a bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a health-related field.
How long is the training to be a CRA?
Training requirements may vary by the client; however, ViRB can prepare you within six to eight weeks.