Hurdles to Enter in a Clinical Research Industry

1. Hurdles to Enter in a Clinical Research Industry Introduction Clinical Research is one of the most astonishing careers for life science graduates and it is demanding a huge number of career opportunities worldwide with attractive salary packages. The healthcare and pharmaceutical industry in India is increasing with a rapid pace with increase in population and diseases. Major Issues faced by Candidates There are many issues faced by the candidates to enter into this sector. Major issue is the awareness of this field many students are going for conventional courses only. In urban areas students are very up to date and

2. very sensitive regarding their career and opportunities because of the facilities and resources they are getting. The scenario is very different in rural areas where students do not get the exposure and resources to study because of which their career does not grow as per the desired way. Let’s discuss this with following key points Unawareness of the Concept This is the major issue faced by non-urban studentsthat they don’t have exact understanding of the medical industry. They don’t have an idea about this wide field of career in pharmaceutical industry. Short fall of knowing available opportunities Some students do not know the wide range of the career opportunities available in clinical research industry. There are many opportunities available in clinical research for different streams such as Clinical Data Management, Medical Coding, Pharmacovigilance, and Core clinical Research. Lack of self confidence Self-confidence is the major thing required to crack any kind of interview. Many students of middle to low range of academics are seen to be very less confident. To boost the self-confidence, students has to attend some Clinical Research training. Inadequate Soft Skills Soft skills are very important to develop your personality and to survive in the corporate culture. Many students don’t have adequate soft skills to pass the interview rounds and get selected. Unable to crack Interviews Some candidates could not crack the interview though they have good academics, knowledge, soft skills and communication. They require special training and counselling. Special training or clinical research course will help such students to gain more knowledge. Inadequacy of career guidance This is major issue in almost all kind of students; they don’t get proper career guidance from their parents, friends or teachers. This will not turn their career in a proper way and many of them are not getting

3. right career options. Because of which they don’t get chance to wider their wings and fly high with their expertise. Insufficient resources to start a Career Resources plays vital role in career path. Resources don’t always mean money. It can be family background, college, school, friends, company or colleague. They are also become essential part of your career path and growth. People who get right resources along with good career growth are become successful professionals in their respective fields. How to Overcome these Issues To overcome these entire issues student should stay up to date with the changing requirements of latest industry. They should improve their network and resources. They can join some special training or courses for getting more knowledge. Students should set their career at early stage with the help of internet, newspapers, family, friends or other available resources. Which will definitely help them to choose a right career at right time and start accordingly. Career Opportunities in Clinical Research With this award winning field of clinical research candidates are hiving following job options Clinical CROs (Contract Research Organizations) BA/BE Centers SMOs (Site Management Organizations) Data Management CROs IT Companies in Healthcare / Clinical Domain EDC Service Providers Central Laboratories Packaging & Labeling & Contract Manufacturers Investigator & Site Staff Training Centers.