by ClinEssentials Team | Jun 16, 2025 | Clinical Research Careers
For some, looking for a job in Clinical Research can feel like a never-ending cycle of applications, interviews, and rejections—leaving them frustrated and unsure of their next steps. If this resonates with you and you are feeling stuck, it’s time to take a step back...
by ClinEssentials Team | Feb 7, 2024 | Clinical Research Careers, Clinical Research Coordinators, Clinical Trial Assistants, Tips for Research Professionals
Clinical Research is an exciting, rapidly growing field, but figuring out what you want to do and how to find a job can be challenging! If you want to break into the Clinical Research industry, it is helpful to learn the fundamentals and where you can get...
by ClinEssentials Team | Jan 10, 2024 | Clinical Research Careers, Clinical Trial Managers, Tips for Research Professionals
Did you know? A study found that 19% of clinical trials were closed or terminated due to failure to recruit enough participants, and 86% did not meet their recruitment targets within prespecified timelines, as discussed here. Clinical Trial Managers (CTMs) deal...
by ClinEssentials Team | Dec 27, 2023 | Clinical Research Careers, Clinical Research Associates, Tips for Research Professionals
Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) are essential members of research teams and play a crucial role in clinical trial monitoring. A CRA is a liaison between a study Sponsor or Clinical Research Organization (CRO) and the study sites. An article on MHA Online...
by ClinEssentials Team | Nov 8, 2023 | Clinical Research Careers, Clinical Trial Managers, Tips for Research Professionals, Tools for Research Professionals
Reviewing a clinical trial protocol can be overwhelming and time-consuming, but the protocol is a document that a study team needs to know inside and out. The protocol can be updated through amendments, so a protocol review may happen several times throughout a trial....
by ClinEssentials Team | Oct 4, 2023 | Clinical Research Careers, Clinical Research Associates, Clinical Research Coordinators, New to Clinical Research, Tips for Research Professionals
When you start a new job, decide on a career path, or want to learn more about an industry, the job titles, acronyms, and industry-specific language can be confusing! This certainly holds true in Clinical Research. For job titles alone, we often hear CRA, CRC,...
