A Day in the Life of a Clinical Research Associate at a public biotech company
A Clinical Research Associate's day-to-day activities vary depending on study needs, involving "emails in the morning, meetings in the afternoon," and collaboration with both internal teams and external clients to monitor study progress and patient enrollment. This role necessitates a dynamic approach, working closely with "people internally...and externally," within a stimulating and passionate work environment.
Communication, Teamwork, Project Management, Client Interaction, Internal Collaboration
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Kimberly Sern
Clinical Research Associate
Public Biotech Company
University of California, Santa Barbara
UCLA Anderson FTMBA 2024
Biology & Related Sciences
Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical
Research and Development (R&D)
Video Highlights
1. A day-to-day role varies depending on the needs of a study and can include emails, meetings, and collaboration with team members and clients.
2. The role involves working closely with both internal team members and external clients, requiring strong communication and collaboration skills.
3. The work environment is described as fun, with smart, driven, and passionate colleagues focused on making an impact.
Transcript
What does a day in your role look like?
It depends on the needs of the study for that day. Typically, I start with emails in the morning and meetings in the afternoon. I also touch base with my team near the end of the day.
This often involves working directly with clients. I talk to them about their current progress and how many patients have joined the study.
Alternatively, I might dive deeper into study operations. This means working more closely with internal members of my company, perhaps on the lab side, business development, or quality control.
Overall, I work closely with both internal colleagues and external clients. It's a really fun place to be, with smart, driven, and passionate people dedicated to our work.