Clinical Research Podcast

In This episode we talk about why it is so hard to become a Clinical Research Associate (CRA). The CRA is one of the most sought after roles in clinical research because of its great perks, great pay and awesome job characteristics. So why is it so hard to be a clinical research associate? Don't forget to Subscribe for new content! Subscribe: https://goo.gl/qsdk2N Email: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.c...

In this episode we talk about what it is like facing the sponsor/ client in clinical research. Facing the client is usually a different set of skills then it is facing the sites and usually a completely different set of personnel that are used to face the client. Having been in roles that are both sponsor and site facing I give a break down of what it is like to go toe to toe with a Pharmaceutical...

The clinical research job market is heating up in 2018. It is incredible how the industry is heating up as compared to 2017. In 2017 the job requisitions were very slow and now they are heating because there are no mergers and acquisitions like i predicted back in 2017. Here in this episode we discuss one of the best ways to get your foot in the door of clinical research. Don't forget to Subscribe...

In this episode we discuss how tattoos are perceived in the clinical research industry. We are in a knew era in the modern millennia where tattoos and piercings have become more and more common. In this video we talk about how it is viewed in the clinical research environment. Don't forget to Subscribe for new content! Subscribe: https://goo.gl/qsdk2N Email: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Podcast: h...

How Social Media Can Stifle Your Career - Clinical Research Industry Social media can be a great asset as well as a liability to your career especially in the clinical research industry. Clinical research tends to lag a few years behind other industries when it comes to cutting edge technologies because of the conservative nature of the business. In this episode we discuss how it can stifle your c...

In this episode we talk about loneliness in the workplace. In many positions in clinical research it can feel lonely, like project manager, clinical research associate especially because of the work from home and lots of travel. What do you think about loneliness in the workplace? Don't forget to Subscribe for new content! Subscribe: https://goo.gl/qsdk2N Email: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Podcas...

In this episode we discuss some of the most common mistakes that I see in the Trial Master File (TMF) when I go through and reconcile it. The TMF is the final deliverable to the sponsor and is probably the most important deliverable throughout the whole entire trial. This is what the sponsor is spending millions and millions of dollars to obtain and submit to the FDA. So if it is so important why...

Apple is entering the clinical research industry and now we have proof. If your listening on the podcast you should watch the youtube version so you can see the video, but apple has launched a new health website which advertises their health offerings. Combined with the announcement that their new Headquarters is going to be based in Raleigh, NC which also happens to be a biotech and clinical rese...

In this episode ECRG discusses some of the games that companies play in the Clinical research industry when it comes to Fraud in the Clinical Research industry. ECRG is unchained in this episode and goes on an epic rant. Don't forget to Subscribe for new content! Email: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinical-research-podcast Steemit: https://steemit.com/@ecrgmedia Watch:...

In this episode we talk about something that you should NOT do if you are new to clinical research. The Clinical Research industry is sometimes different in many ways than other industries. This is one of those things that you do not want to do if you are new to the clinical research field. Don't forget to Subscribe for new content! Email: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Podcast: https://anchor.fm/cl...

In the clinical research industry there is lots of turnover and even though business is good right now (JUNE2018) , new job opportunities are being posted everyday it is not unheard of for people to lose their jobs. In this video we discuss the one thing that can prevent you from losing your job. Don't forget to Subscribe for new content! Email: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Podcast: https://anchor...

In this video we discuss the two keys to better vendor management in Clinical research. The clinical research space is teeming with vendors. Even one study can have upward of 5-10 vendors. Thats just for one study, now imagine that you are working on 2 or 3 studies. You can see very quickly how good vendor management can be very important. This video we dive deep into the 2 tips i have for you on...

Have you ever thought about your personal financial habits could be hindering your promotion? If you dont have any cash you are missing out on plenty of opportunities in the clinical trials industry because with having some money has some freedom to take risks. These risks can often end up paying dividends for you. In this video we delve a little deeper. Don't forget to Subscribe for new content!...

In this video we talk about the difference between using technique and brute force. I will never forget i went to the climbing gym with one of my friends who was a climber. I went up the wall about 5 times before my arms were so tired i couldn't climb anymore for the rest of the time. My time was over in the climbing gym after 20minutes and that was disappointing, but my friend was going for hour...

In this video we break down why i listen to music at work. In the clinical research industry it is important and sometimes imperative to remain focused all day because of the deliverables and the stress of Clinical Research. How do you stay focused at work? Don't forget to Subscribe for new content! Email: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinical-research-p... Steemit: http...

In This video we talk about how to stay organized in the clinical research world dealing with competing deliverables and competing client demands. The clinical research industry is unlike many other industries because of the industry regulations by the FDA along with having to answer to multiple organizations. Hope this video helps those looking to get into the clinical research industry. Don't fo...

Many of you may have heard the news that Apple is opening their second headquarters in Raleigh / Durham North Carolina. Now why would that matter on a clinical research channel. Well it just so happens that Raleigh/ Durham is one of the premier clinical research hubs in the USA if not the world. So what does this mean for the world of clinical research and for those that work in the RDU area? Find...

Often referred to as "The Game". In this video we talk about playing office politics aka "The Game" in the clinical trials industry. This game is often frustrating for many people in the clinical research industry because it can hinder your growth and promotions, but those who are able to play it often rise incredibly fast through the ranks. Don't forget to Subscribe for new content! Email: elitec...

In this video we break down how to keep track of expenses while your traveling for business in the clinical research industry. Obviously people who travel a lot for business will probably know these tips and may even have more tips to share. There is a big difference between traveling for business and traveling for personal enjoyment partially because of the things in which you must keep track of....

Have you ever wondered what people think about checking your phone while at work? Is it commonplace in the corporate America world? In the clinical research industry things are a little bit different than other workplaces. In this video we dive deep into the practice of checking phones at work. Don't forget to Subscribe for new content! Email: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Podcast: https://anchor.f...

In this video we discuss one of the most important things in clinical research, the project management trackers that are used to manage a clinical research study. In the project management world everything is documented on a tracker. From who attended the smallest internal meeting to the budget and spending of the whole clinical study is all tracked on a tracker. In this video we talk about some o...

This video we talk about who in the clinical trial should be taking meeting minutes. Many times in the industry they give it to the lowest person on the totem pole and somebody who is not well versed with aspects of the clinical trials. In my experience this makes it very difficult to take great meeting minutes. In this video we delve deep. Don't forget to Subscribe for new content! Email: elitecl...

In this video we discuss the PTO culture in clinical research on the project management side of the business. Is it possible that different areas of the business have different cultures when it comes to taking time off in clinical research. Yes it is possible. Typically clinical research is pretty chill when it comes to taking time off but that is not always the case. Don't forget to Subscribe for...

In this video we talk about the one way to take better meeting minutes during meetings in clinical research. Meeting Minutes are an "important" aspect to clinical research because it serves as a document of what conversations took place and decisions that took place during weekly meetings. Typically there are three meetings which require meeting minutes to be written, Calls with the sponsor, Inter...

A short video on some good advice for college grads looking to get into clinical research. I might have been rambling on towards the end but the message is simple. Don't be afraid to try and to fail. Don't worry if clinical research is for you and you love it or find out its not for you and you hate it. Go find something you don't mind doing for a while. Also don't be afraid to take time off befor...