What a Clinical Research Associate at a Biotech Company Wishes They Knew Before Entering Clinical Research
Clinical Research Associates who thrive in the public biotech industry are driven by "that greater mission of helping people," finding early support and focusing on contributing to this mission beyond simply completing tasks. Success hinges on a strong sense of purpose and commitment to improving lives through their work.
Mission-Driven, Supportive Network, Helping People, Problem-Solving, Resilience
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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. People who thrive in the clinical research industry are driven by a greater mission of helping people.
2. It's important to find a supportive system early in your career.
3. The industry is about more than just completing a job; it's about contributing to a larger mission of helping people.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in your industry?
I would say people who thrive in this industry find that support system really early on. They are really driven to not only do the right thing, but also by the fact that there's a greater mission of helping people and contributing to that.