Most programs are lecture oriented. This program entails both education and practical training. You will learn the roles and responsibilities of a Clinical Research Associate and Clinical Research Coordinator as well as performing many of these activities in a simulated environment. Also, this is one of the only programs offering assured job placement assistance and resume evaluation by industry experts.

Distance learning modules are suitable for the students who can not attend the class room programs due to the logistical and financial reasons. Distance learning programs offers such students an equal opportunity to increase their skills in the field of clinical research. However, in the distance learning we offer limited contact program in some cities.

The study material consists of self study printed modules.

Yes, if you want a program that provides you with the complete clinical research / trials process and a comprehensive understanding of Good Clinical Practices, Indian Regulation, Indian GCP, ICMR Guidelines and the International Conference of Harmonization guidelines.

Students consists of MBBS, MD, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and other Science graduates and post graduates. Large number of personnel currently working with CROs and Lifesciences companies opt for these programs. Q

Course completion is expected to take between 125 to 150 hours.

Ans : Upon completion of this program, the student will have a thorough knowledge of all aspects of the clinical trials/research process. Cliniminds’ students have obtained positions such as a clinical research associate, clinical research assistant, regulatory documentation specialist, project manager, data coordinator, clinical data reviewer, medical communications consultant, drug safety specialist, and clinical research coordinator. The type of position that the student has obtained is dependent of the individual’s experience, basic qualification, coupled with the Cliniminds training programs.

Cliniminds’ career resource experts will evaluate your resume and help you tailor it to this industry. We would then forward your CVs for suitable placement.

Yes, it is a continually expanding industry, especially due to a growing pharmaceutical / biotech R&D and clinical research industry in India and other parts of the world. For more details, please visit the home page of the website.

Salaries start at Rs.180,000 to Rs.250,000. Some may receive a higher salary due to their background, experience and education. After one year of experience the candidate will usually be able to transition into a position earning over Rs.300,000/-. A CRA with 4 plus years experience can earn from Rs.350,000/- to over Rs.400,000. Experienced CRAs have many flexible employment options (work from home, part-time, independent consultant, etc.)

Many CRA positions do require travel, but there are also many in-house positions available that do not require travel. Willingness to travel is an advantage, but not necessary. In addition, these positions generally do not require travel: data coordinator, clinical data reviewer, medical communications consultant, drug safety specialist, and clinical research coordinator.

Willingness to relocate may provide you with more opportunities, but it is not necessary to gain employment.

No, Cliniminds cannot 100% guarantee that an individual will get a job. Cliniminds cannot control interview skills and communication ability of the student. It is up to individuals to sell themselves, as well as express the knowledge they obtained from this program. However, Cliniminds’ aggressive job placement assistance program will likely provide the students with these opportunities.

This rate is nearly 100%, many graduates have received over 2 - 3 interviews.

Yes, upon request Cliniminds will furnish you with references of individuals with a similar background.

Students would be sent question papers, which they need to send back after completing within specified timeframe. Cliniminds is currently planning for the on-line examination, which would be launched in due course.

Clinical Research is obviously a very good career option both in terms of grwoth and remuneration.Any candidate having any sorts of medical or paramedical qualification is preferred over other lifesciences qualification.60% of the clinical research professionals are from medical background.