Clinical Research Associate
Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.
At a Glance
Clinical Research Associate. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1 years. Top skills: Clinical Research, Research, Clinical Trials.
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High school or GED
1 years
6
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Clinical Research Coordinators
Median Wage
$161,180/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+3.7%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (23)
Clinical Research
Clinical Trials
Research Experiences
Oncology
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Pharmaceuticals
Medical Terminology
Data Entry
Informed Consent
ICH Guidelines
Nursing
Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
Clinical Monitoring
Health Care Industry
Data Collection
Project Management
Standard Operating Procedure
Clinical Trial Management Systems
Administrative Support
Software Technical Review
Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Regulatory Documents
Technical Writing
Common Skills (7)
Research
Management
Communication
Coordinating
Operations
Case Study
Problem Solving
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