Main Responsibilities of a Clinical Research Associate at Public Biotech Company
Kimberly, a Clinical Research Associate at a public biotech startup, focuses on "driv[ing] clinical studies forward" by managing documentation for new trials, training team members, and addressing client concerns regarding study progress. The dynamic nature of a startup means their daily tasks, starting with emails, vary considerably depending on immediate needs.
Clinical Research, Project Management, Communication, Teamwork, Client Interaction
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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)
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1. Works on both patient and client sides of clinical studies
2. Develops documentation and trains team members for new clinical trials
3. Attends client meetings to address concerns and provide progress updates
Transcript
What are your main responsibilities in your current role?
In my current role as a clinical research associate, I help drive clinical studies on both the patient and client sides. I usually start my day by responding to emails and queries.
Then, I go through the details of what the clinical study needs for that day. This might involve developing documentation and training team members for a new clinical trial.
Alternatively, I might attend client meetings to address concerns about the study's progression and our current status. These are my main responsibilities.
While I begin with emails, my day varies depending on the needs of the startup. It's a very dynamic process.