The Monitor, September 2007 - Clinical Research Careers

In this special issue, we turn the magnifying glass on the multitude of different jobs that can be pursued in the clinical research arena.

For those who are new to the field or considering joining it, we examine each position on the clinical research team through short essays.

For those who have more experience, we spotlight ways to advance, enhance, or redirect existing careers through full articles.

Throughout the issue, we focus on timely, tested strategies to maintain the crucial balance between your personal and professional goals.

Chair’s Message

• What Goes Around... (PDF)
  Christine Pierre, RN
  Chair, Association Board of Trustees

President and CEO's Message

• Alternate Avenues Allowed (PDF)
  Thomas L. Adams, LHD, CAE
  President and Chief Executive Officer

Guest Editors’ Message

• Planning, Developing, and Guiding Your Career (PDF)
  Joan A. Chambers | Laurie A. Halloran, BSN, MS, CCRA

Peer Reviewed Articles

• Advancing Your Clinical Research Career Through Educational Opportunities (PDF)
  Tom Arant, MBA, MSHS, PhD | Soo Bang, MS | Paul Boepple, MD | Laurie Halloran, BSN, MS, CCRA | James L. Parmentier, PhD | Amy Sauer | Greg Koski, PhD, MD, CPI

• Interviewing Tips for Clinical Research Professionals (PDF)
  Regan K. Wyatt, MBA

• An Executive Recruiter’s Perspective on Hiring for CRO, Pharmaceutical, and Biotechnology Companies (PDF)
  Jeffrey Souza, BSN | Kevin Carroll

• Physicians’ Perspectives on Clinical Research Careers (PDF)
  Jean-Francois Caubet, MD

• Study Coordinators’ Perceptions of Their Work Experiences (PDF)
  Carol G. Duane, PhD, RN, CPNP, CCRC | Stephanie E. Granda, MA | David C. Munz, PhD | Joan C. Cannon, MSN, RN, CCRC

• The Impact of Information Technology on Clinical Research (PDF)
  Kirk Mousley, MSEE, PhD

• Publishing in Clinical Research (PDF)
  Pam Hurley, PhD

• The Clinical Research Profession in India (PDF)
  Umakanta Sahoo, PhD, MBA | Dipti Sawant, PhD, MBA, CCRA

• Clinical Research Career Opportunities in Asia (PDF)
  Deepa Elizabeth Oommen, MPharm

Essays on Different Clinical Research Careers

• What is a CRA? (PDF)
  Susan Odum, MEd, CCRC

• The Life of a CRC (PDF)
  Candy Schmoll, RN, BSN, CCRC

• Auditing Data Management—Inside the Auditor’s Process (PDF)
  TL Clarkgerman, CCRA

• A Day in the Life of an Independent Consultant (PDF)
  Jim McMillan, CCRA

• The Clinical Quality Assurance Professional (PDF)
  Lizanne C. Noble, MPH

• The Life of a Principal Investigator
  Or, why would you want to be a clinical investigator? (PDF)
  Bart G. Denys, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FACA, CPI

• The Life of a Project Manager (PDF)
  Gary Gonzales, MS, MBA

Columns

• CAREERS
  Site Manager Insights (PDF)
  Sara M. Hibbard

Forums

• The Value of ACRP’s Special Interest Forums (PDF)

Association News

• CERTIFICATION
  What’s It All About? (PDF)
  John A. Mirone

• ACRP Chapters: Bringing the Mission Home! (PDF)
  Deidra Poucher, RN, MSHS, CCRC

• ACRP Chapter Listing (PDF)

APPI News

• APPI PRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE
  To Be, Or Not To Be…
  a Clinical Research Physician in Practice or Industry? (PDF)
  Ihor W. Rak, MD

• Profiles in Clinical Research (PDF)
  Jean-Francois Caubet, MD

• APPI Chapter Listing (PDF)

Departments

• Home Study: Clinical Research Careers ONLINE | PDF
• Career Center

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