Clinical research/ trials

[Diddums]

i am a registered uk pharmacist and would like to work in the clinical trials industry. I do have some experience in clinical research as a result of post grad studies. I am looking for something in terms of clinical trials monitoring or clinical trials planning though i have applied for several online CRA jobs and have had no response. Im ideally looking for a position in the north of the country. Does anyone have any tips or ideas ?

[johnep]

Clinical trials are difficult and expensive in this country, now many are moving to Eastern Europe or 3rd world. This is particularly true of lifestyle or controversial meds. Eg original trials of OCs were done in Puerto Rico where locals were cheaper and less litigious than in USA. As has been said elsewhere, pharmacists in clinical research tend to be just looking after the dispensing of trial materials and not at the sharp end. Doctors and 'pure' scientists reserve this work for themselves.

If you want to keep trying, you will need a relevant Ph.D.
johnep

[Diddums]

im pretty sure i have a very relevant Phd however i still got nowhere

[johnep]

In that case, yes you are well qualified. These jobs often advertised in specialist journals, Nature and New Scientist.
When you fail to win a position, ask for feed back as to why you were rejected.
johnep

[crit care]

Some hospitals often have positions for clinical trials pharmacists..they get involved with setting them up and obviously the dispensing side of it as well.....although not sure if there are any jobs going much with it being NHS and the like.....

[grumpy jeff]

diddums, i pm'd you earlier in the week - check your messages if you haven't already done so.

[gabria]

Diddums check my message too and message me if ur interested

[grumpy jeff]

FYI, Leeds CTRU have advertised for a range of roles in this week's New Scientist.

[Diddums]

hi i have just noticed your post about the leeds CTRU however the adverts arent in the most recent new scientist. I have also noticed that there is a section of the forum specifically for jobs but it doesnt have any posts. I think it would be a good idea if all readers posted any interesting industrial jobs which pharmacists could apply for in this industry pharmacy section as well as in the section of the forum specifically for jobs

[CTIMP]

May be a bit late but...
As far as I am aware a PhD is not a basic requirement. Basic qualifications are often Bachelor’s degree, yet nurses or technicians with working experience or other qualifications are very often more than suitable. Don't forget that in job descriptions the company raises the standard in order for more qualified people to apply for it, but still consider "less".
As a Clinical Trial Pharmacist (hospital setting) I encountered so far no pharmacist/doctor, but mainly biochemists, nurses and technicians.
Anyway, there should be plenty of CRA jobs available, maybe not only focussed on the "north".
Just google for CRA jobs or for job search engines and you will find quite a few jobs.
For example: CRA Jobs - Classic Job Search

hope it helps