A Career In Clinical Research

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Clinical research is a process whereby a clinical trial is conducted on human beings to see the comparative effectivenss of drugs. Before releasing a product into the market, these trials are performed at various stages and after the product launched, studies are conducted to examine various side effects of such drugs when it is taken at larger scale. It is a scientific study and a professional engage in such works is called Clinical Research Associate (CRA). He examines the entire process and progress of such trial and works under a sponsor or a research organisation. He/she takes care of all the administrative responsibilities related to a clinical trial and can work as research nurse, trial coordinator, study coordinator, research coordinator, or clinical coordinator. These are entry level positions. a clinical researcher is focused on studying issues and concerns associated to a person’s mental wellness. it is also a laboratory based profession.

A graduate degree in science is required to get an entry into the field. industry prefer graduates having backgrounds in pharmacy, medicine, life science and bioscience. Courses ...
... are available in clinical research from diploma to post graduation. A wide number of professional courses are offered in this field to suit varieties of needs. Though the fee structure for this course varies according to institutes, yet it can roughly cost anywhere between 60,000 to 70,000.

Even at an entry level, professionals in this field can earn excellent remuneration. Post graduate degree holders can earn more amount.Experience is very much needed in this field to earn significantly good
 
According to reports, India is becoming the second largest pharmaceutical market in Asia at present which subsequently offers many job opportunities in this field. There are contract research organizations who are always looking for new clinical investigators to help in the studies of new drugs and devices. There is a constant need of manpower in this field to have more clinical research  for the benefit of mankind.

These professionals are mostly required in any investigative works. They can serve variously as a clinical research investigator or as a site coordinator at a hospital. Else they get to work in the pharmaceutical industry, drug development field, medical writing and biostatistics, clinical projects etc..
 
Some institutes in this field where aspirants can go for-
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Karnataka
Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Tamil Nadu
Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, Karnataka
Elevate Academy, Ahmedabad
The National Institute of Immunology (NII) New Delhi
Institute of Clinical Research, New Delhi
Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College, Pune
University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi,
National Institute of Health & Family Welfare (NIHFW) , New Delhi
Armed Forces Medical College, Pune