Clinical Research-A new age career

Guest publisher:                                    

Jain Joseph,
Programme Co-ordinator,

Institute Of Clinical Research Management (ICRM),
Kochi.
Phone :0484-4014555 / 8129044555
Visit Us at  http://www.icrmindia.com

Clinical Research- A new age career
The tremendous increase in medical technology and information in the last decade has resulted in an explosion of potential new drugs, devices and biologics that must be tested before being released for use by the public. The profession is constantly challenged to improve and streamline the clinical research programs in order to shorten the development timelines and control the cost for new product development. With the Govt of India becoming a signatory to the TRIPS Agreement and the new Patent Laws in force in India w.e.f. January 2005, it has became mandatory for all Pharma / biotech companies to undertake clinical trials prior to manufacture or market of a new drug in India.
Unlimited employment opportunities are foreseen for well-trained clinical research professionals specifically into multinational Pharmaceutical companies which is estimated at 50,000 in India and 2,50,000 globally according to leading consulting firm, McKinsey. At present more than 100 contract research organizations have set up operations in India. It presents tremendous high paying employment opportunities in India and abroad.
Clinical research professionals can hold a multitude of positions in Pharmaceutical industry, at the investigational site, or in the clinical research service profession either at a contract research organization (CRO) or a site management organization (SMO). Job titles may include, but are not restricted to, clinical research associate, clinical research scientist, clinical research coordinator, medical writer, clinical trial auditor, clinical trial monitor, product safety specialist, clinical research trainer, etc. Industry (sponsor) and service professions (CRO, SMO) usually provide technical and managerial career paths and ample growth opportunities.
Institute of Clinical Research Management (ICRM) is an internationally recognized Clinical Research Management training organization having operations in Bangkok and India. ICRM was founded with a vision to create a competent resource pool of professionals for the Clinical Research Industry.
ICRM has emerged as the epicenter of Clinical Research education within a very short span of time providing the best of infrastructural facilities to its scholars. ICRM provides training at a fully air conditioned campuses located in Bangalore, Cochin, Calicut, Perinthalmanna and Thalassery. Our campus is well appointed with excellent class rooms, library and infrastructure which have exceptional facilities for organizing Group Discussion rooms, Interview Rooms and Presentation Halls. Campus is well connected with 24/7 internet facility which serves as a great resource for e-learning. We also provide residential accommodation for some of our scholars.
ICRM has created a unique training program to accommodate both industry specific knowledge and skills and practical clinical trial experience through extensive research and collaboration with Sponsors, CROs, and SMOs. Apart from the technical knowledge, organizations are keen on selecting those who are good in communication and stand out
as compared to others. ICRM have developed this program which fills the gap and enforces the youth to equip with much required basic soft skills and embedded an Employability Skills Enhancement Program in the core modules of Clinical Research Management
As part of the program, all scholars will complete an internship practicum in clinical studies and use this experience to write a detailed Internship Practicum Report. The internship may take place either on-campus or at approved sites across the country.
Our scholars participate in our current Clinical Research Management projects to get extensive practical, work related experience. This experience is critical to securing a career position in this industry.
ICRM is conducting symposiums across India to create anawareness about Clinical Research which will discuss the various opportunities and challenges in the field and will aim to develop a resource pool for Clinical Research professionals in India. This is a valuable opportunity for graduates/post graduates and professionals in life science, medicine, pharmacy and nursing to know more about the industry of Clinical Research and related specializations and enhance their employability prospects in these areas. For further details, please visit www.icrmindia.com, e-mail to info@icrmindia.com or call 8129 0 44555