Clinical Research Professionals

More than 20 different professions work together to conduct a clinical trial for the benefit of patients.

Professionals who work directly with patients:

• Medical Assistant or Research Medical Assistant
• Clinical Research Associate (CRA) – Coordinator / Investigator
• Nurse or clinical research nurse (CRN)
• Principal investigator
• Pharmacist
• Scheduler
• Pharmacy Technician

Behind the scenes, other professionals contribute to the trial:

• ARC manager
• ARC sponsor
• Clinical Trial Promotion Assistant
• Biostatistician
• Management Executive
• Regulatory and Quality Affairs Manager
• Quality Assurance Specialist
• Project Manager
• Clinical Research Coordinator
• Data Manager
• Contract and Financial Manager
• Specimen Manager
• Pharmacovigilance Manager, Specialist, and Assistant