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Clinical research is set to become the next big thing in India. A large population, a substantial workforce and cost benefits draw multinationals to set up research facilities here — and the wide variety of diseases, including cancer and diabetes, makes India an ideal location for clinical trials.
14career roles
5types of employer
~₹3 LPA+typical fresher package
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Where clinical research professionals work
Contract Research Organizations (CROs)
IT companies
Hospitals
Site Management Organizations
Wellness organizations
Clinical research career prospects
Cross-functional roles across drug development
The discipline of drug development and clinical research has created multiple cross-functional opportunities in the industry.
- Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)
- Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
- Pharmacovigilance & Drug Safety Professional
- Investigator
- Clinical Project Manager
- Clinical Trial Documentation In-charge
- Medical / Regulatory Affairs
- Biostatistician
- Trial Supplies / Logistics Manager
- Business Development Personnel
- Clinical Data Manager
- Medical Writing Professional
- Bioavailability & Bioequivalence Expert
- Quality Assurance Auditor
Job profile
What you’ll do at the entry level
Clinical research branches into various categories at the entry level.
Most common entry role
Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
- Key participant in the design, implementation and monitoring of clinical trials.
- Plans and implements all activities needed to conduct and monitor complex clinical trials, and ensures Good Clinical Practice is followed.
- Helps prepare presentations and manuscripts for scientific meetings and technical journals.
- Attends scientific and professional meetings and training courses as appropriate.
Management
Clinical Research Manager (CRM)
Supervises the design and writing of protocols, case report forms and informed consent forms. Ensures case report forms are reviewed on time and submitted to the data management group.
Other posts include Clinical Research Coordinator, Business Development Manager, Clinical Research Investigator and Clinical Data Manager.
Drug safety
Pharmacovigilance
In pharmacovigilance you can start your career as a Drug Safety Associate or Safety Processing Expert.
Remuneration
There is high demand for trained professionals, and entry-level pay is impressive: a fresher can expect a package of around three lakh or more per annum. A master’s degree can lift the offer further, and because experience counts in clinical research, the longer you stay in the field, the higher the salary you can expect.
Growth prospects
There are growth opportunities along the way for those willing to learn. If you’re interested in serious research work, you can also pursue a PhD and go further into research.
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