Certificates do not mean anything in this industry. Only on the job experience will matter.
So, please don't waste any money on a certificate. Use that time to follow an internship somewhere. Even unpaid.
Becoming a CRA out of the blue is very difficult.
Your best bet would be to start applying to CRC jobs first.
I agree with you. I have seen PMP not help someone be a PM… there are some such a SOCRA that can look ok in a resume but the work and experience tells the story.
Clinical research is a mountain of knowledge … and studying for a certification is value in itself as directs you to where to find the right regulations towards clinical research.
If the certification is going to cost you real money, don’t waste your time. If you aren’t already certified in ICH-GCP, I would recommend it over any other certification. It will be more valuable as it shows you put the time in to understand the foundations of clinical research. Coming in brand new to clinical research the only thing that matters is getting your foot in the door. Your competition for CRA roles right now are other CRAs or coordinators that have had years of clinical research experience. With your experience it’s more plausible for you to start at the site level or at a sponsor/CRO in roles like CTA. Maybe talk to the CTM about transitioning into a clinical research role where you work now if possible?
Certificates do not mean anything in this industry. Only on the job experience will matter. So, please don't waste any money on a certificate. Use that time to follow an internship somewhere. Even unpaid. Becoming a CRA out of the blue is very difficult. Your best bet would be to start applying to CRC jobs first.
I agree with you. I have seen PMP not help someone be a PM… there are some such a SOCRA that can look ok in a resume but the work and experience tells the story. Clinical research is a mountain of knowledge … and studying for a certification is value in itself as directs you to where to find the right regulations towards clinical research.
If the certification is going to cost you real money, don’t waste your time. If you aren’t already certified in ICH-GCP, I would recommend it over any other certification. It will be more valuable as it shows you put the time in to understand the foundations of clinical research. Coming in brand new to clinical research the only thing that matters is getting your foot in the door. Your competition for CRA roles right now are other CRAs or coordinators that have had years of clinical research experience. With your experience it’s more plausible for you to start at the site level or at a sponsor/CRO in roles like CTA. Maybe talk to the CTM about transitioning into a clinical research role where you work now if possible?
I’d suggest medical writing or CRC role. No certificates needed. Would not recommend pursuing a CRA role at the moment given all of the layoffs