JOB DESCRIPTIONS
- Eligibility: An M. Pharm (alongside B. Pharm, Pharm. D, or Life Sciences degrees) fully satisfies the educational requirements for a CRC at hospitals and Contract Research Organizations (CROs).
- Experience: 3-4 years in CRC field.
- Value Addition: While your Master's degree covers drug development, adding an accredited Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research is highly recommended. It provides mandatory ICH-GCP (Good Clinical Practice) training and hands-on exposure to clinical trial operations.
- Core Responsibilities: You will handle participant recruitment, informed consent, study documentation, and trial audits.
CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR:
Ø Medical and scientific knowledge: A Clinical Research Coordinator doesn’t have to be a doctor, pharmacist or scientist, but they do need to have some knowledge of this field. They should understand the basics of biochemistry, pharmacology and chemistry to make decisions without constantly having to check with researchers.
Ø Analytical mindset: A Clinical Research Coordinator needs analytical skills to collect and interpret data, taking note of patterns or outcomes that those in charge of the trial need to be aware of.
Ø Background in research: Being a Clinical Research Coordinator requires an in-depth knowledge of the research process. A Clinical Research Coordinator must know how to set up a trial and collect and interpret the data.
Ø Excellent interpersonal skills: This position often requires interaction with researchers, participants and stakeholders, so the ability to communicate and solve problems is essential.
Ø Exceptional written and verbal communication skills: This is needed to actively communicate the requirements of the trial steps to participants and to liaise with laboratory staff and managerial staff.
Ø Outstanding organizational and managerial skills: Since clinical trials require the coordination of large and complex trials, multiple participants and large amounts of data, a Clinical Research Coordinator must be very organized and have good managerial skills.
Ø Overseeing the trouble-free running of clinical trials
Ø Collecting data obtained from research, coding and analyzing it
Ø Managing budgets set aside for research
Ø Communicating with participants regarding study objectives
Ø Administering questionnaires and monitoring participants to ensure they adhere to the study’s rules
Ø Liaising with laboratories regarding research findings
Ø Monitoring the study to ensure that it complies with protocols, is ethically-conducted and follows regulatory standards
Ø Maintaining research records of study activity, including case report forms, drug dispensation records or other regulatory forms as per FDA guidelines
Ø Directing the collection, labeling, storage and transport of all specimens
Ø Making sure that all equipment and supplies needed for the study are in-stock and in good working order
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹30,389.91 - ₹40,532.31 per month
Benefits:
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
