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Types of Clinical Research Jobs
There are two different types of job categories for clinical research professionals - those that work directly with patients or research subjects and those that play supportive roles and don't interact directly with patients.
Jobs That Interact Directly With Patients (Research Subjects)
- Principal Investigators*
- Clinical Research Nurses*
- Clinical Research Pharmacists*
- Clinical Research Coordinators (CRC)
*Requires a medical, nursing, or pharmacy degree
Jobs That Don't Interact Directly With Patients
- Medical Officer*
- Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA)
- Clinical Research Associate (CRA) or Study Monitor
- Drug Safety Specialist
- Biostatistician
- Study Manager/Project Manager
- Data Scientist, Clinical Data Coordinator, Analyst, or Manager
- Quality Assurance Specialist, Auditor
- Clinical Business Analyst
- Medical Writer
*Requires a medical degree
Where Clinical Professionals Work
Clinical research professionals work in a variety of settings.
- Home Office
- Hospitals
- Medical Offices
- Research Centers
- Academic Medical Centers
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Medical Device Companies
- Contract Research Organizations
Characteristics of a Successful Clinical Research Professional
Individuals who may be attracted to a career in clinical research may have a passion for science, want a "pay-it-forward" career or profession, or be interested in a career that combines cutting-edge science, medicine and business - all while directly advancing potential new medicines for patients in need.
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