The document outlines a PG Diploma program in Clinical Research, Pharmacovigilance, and Regulatory and Clinical Data Management offered by Avesthagen, highlighting the growing demand for professionals in this field in India due to the burgeoning pharmaceutical industry. It details the eligibility criteria, job profiles, remuneration potential, and career growth opportunities within clinical research. With India projected to become a hub for clinical trials, the document emphasizes the promising career prospects for trained individuals in clinical research.

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PG Diploma in Clinical
Research,
Pharmacovigilance,
Regulatory and
Clinical Data
Management
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2. PG Diploma In Clinical Research, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory And Clinical
Data Management
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About Us
New Future, New Challenges, New Opportunity
Avesthagen is a leading life science company pioneering the convergence between Food, Pharma and
Population Genetics leading to Predictive Preventive Personalized Healthcare ™.
One of the highest rising sectors in India is the Pharmaceutical industry with opportunities and openings for
Clinical Research jobs; to meet the dramatic increase in the Clinical Trials registered with CTRL Avesthagen
now offers skill-based training in Clinical research to qualify for these numerous job opportunities.
Clinical Research
India is becoming a hub for clinical research; the demand for professionals in this field is growing rapidly.
Clinical research business in India will be worth $1 billion by 2010. Thus, there will soon be a massive demand
for clinical research professionals, making it an interesting career option with massive growth potential.
Clinical research is all set to become the next big thing in India. A large population with a substantial workforce
and cost benefits influence multinationals to set up research facilities here. Besides due to the prevalence of a
large variety of diseases, including widespread cases of cancer and diabetes India is viewed the world over as
the ideal location for clinical research trials for the pharmaceutical industry.
What is Clinical Research?
A clinical research is a scientific study of the effects, risks, efficacy and benefits of a medicinal product. These
are carried out prior to the release of the medicine in the market. These trials are undertaken at various stages
and studies are conducted after the launch of a new product to monitor safety and side effects during large-
scale use. Clinical trials are conducted by pharmaceutical companies or contract research organizations
(CRO's) on their behalf. It is this sector that is driving the growth in clinical research in India.
Eligibility
A B.Sc. degree is a must to enter this field. Ideally the industry is looking for science graduates from pharmacy,
medicine, life science and bioscience. Within bioscience too there are various other fields such as botany,
zoology, biochemistry and genetics. Anybody who fulfils these criteria can join the industry.
Individuals with prior work experience of 2-3 years are preferred, but like the BPO industry, there is a dearth of
trained professionals here too. Thus, with the right qualifications finding a job in clinical research should not be
a problem.

3. Job Profile
Clinical Research branches off into various categories at the entry level. The most common entry-level position
is that of a Clinical Research Associate (CRA).
The role of a CRA is varied,
• They are key participants in the design, implementation and monitoring of clinical trials
• They shoulder the responsibility of planning and implementing all activities required to conduct and
monitor complex clinical trials and ensure that Good Clinical Practices are followed.
• They assist in preparation of presentations and manuscripts of scientific meetings and technical
journals and attend scientific/professional meetings and training courses as appropriate.
Biostatisticians are those who,
• Perform statistical programming, design, and analysis for clinical trial projects. Planning, coordinating
and providing statistical analyses, summaries and reports of studies is also a part of their job profile.
• In addition they are responsible for New Drug Applications and Biological License Applications
submissions.
CRM are Clinical Research Managers
They supervise design and writing of protocols, case report forms and informed consent forms for clinical trials.
They ensure that Case Report Forms are reviewed in a timely fashion and submitted to the data management
group. There are other posts too such as Clinical Research Coordinator, Business Development Manager,
Clinical Research Investigator, Clinical Data Manager etc.
Remuneration
There is high demand for trained professionals in this field; the pay package is impressive at the entry level.
• Fresher's can expect a pay packet of around three lakhs or more per annum.
• If you have a master's degree backing your qualifications, then the amount is almost doubles.
• Clinical research is an industry where experience counts, thus the longer you are in this field; higher
the salary you can expect.
Growth Prospects
There are various growth opportunities along the way for those willing to learn. For those interested in serious
research work, a PhD is the ideal solution. There are post graduate degrees and diplomas offered by various
colleges which come in handy to enhance one's career prospects. Specialization in branches of pharmacy, life
sciences, biochemistry will be useful.
Studying further will also help one in bettering their current job profile. For instance doing masters will enhance
the job prospects of a CRA to become a Project Manager. Similarly a PhD in a related discipline is needed to
become a Medical Director. According to industry reports, India is the second largest pharmaceutical market in
Asia growing by more than nine per cent annually. According to a report, there are more than 50,000 jobs in
clinical research in India .Lack of experience is no longer a hindrance, and companies are hiring from other
streams too. With the influx of multinationals setting up research facilities here, the industry is poised to grow
exponentially.

4. Employers
• Accutest Research (I) Pvt. Ltd.
• Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
• AIIMS
• Icon Clinical Research (I) Pvt. Ltd.
• Abbot India Ltd.
• Johnson & Johnson
• Aventis Sanofi
• Kendle (I) Pvt. Ltd.
• Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd.
• Lambda Therapeutic Research Ltd.
• Aurigene Discovery Technologies
• Lupin Ltd.
• Asian Clinical Trials Pvt. Ltd.
• Leelavati Research Centre
• Alkem Labs Ltd.
• LG Life Sciences India
• Ace Biomed
• Metropolis Health Services (I) Pvt. Ltd.
• Atlanta Pharma Pvt. Ltd.
• Nicholas Piramal (I) Ltd.
• Ajanta Pharma Ltd.
• Novartis
• Aristo Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
• Novo Nordisk (I) Pvt. Ltd.
• Astra Zeneca India
• Neeman Medical Intl Ltd.
• Apothecaries Ltd.
• Omnicare
• Appolo Spectra
• Pfizer
• Bayer India Ltd.
• PPD
• Cadila Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
• Pharmanet India
• Claris Lifesciences Ltd.
• Paraxel
• Cipla Ltd.
• Panacea Biotech Ltd.
• Clinworld International.
• Quintiles Research (I) Pvt. Ltd.
• Cognizant Technologies Solutions (I)
• Pvt. Ltd.
• Ranbaxy Ltd.
• Clinigene International
• RPG Life Sciences Ltd.
• Clinsearch Labs
• Siro Clinpharm Pvt. Ltd.
• Clininvent Research
• Sun Pharma
• Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.
• SRL Ranbaxy
• Dabur Research Foundation
• Serdia Pharma
• Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

5. • Shreya Life Sciences
• Eli Lilly & Company (I) Pvt. Ltd.
• Synchron
• E Merck
• Somex Research & Health Private Ltd.
• Escorts
• Synapse Labs Pvt Ltd.
• Fulford (I) Ltd.
• Suven Life Sciences Ltd.
• German Remedies
• Tata Memorial Hospital
• Glenmark Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
• Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
• Glaxo (GSK)
• Unichem Laboratories Ltd.
• GVK Biosciences
• Veeda Clinical Research India
• iGATE Clinical Research Intl.
• Wyeth Leaderle
• HCL Technologies
• Wockhardt Ltd.
• INTOX
• Wellquest
• Infosys
• Wipro
• Global Spectrum Clinical Research USV Ltd.
Courses all courses
PG Diploma In Clinical Research, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory And Clinical
Data Management
Career Prospects: Project managers, Clinical Protocol Designers, Junior and Clinical Trial Analysts, Drug
Safety Associates, Drug Safety Physicians, Clinical Trial Data Managers, Clinical trial investigators,..
Medium: Regular Duration: 6 Months
Contact
Location: Avesthagen Limited , Discoverer, 9th Floor International Technology Park Whitefield Road,,
Bangalore, Karnataka , India
Contact No: +91-9886735658, 080-28411665 ext 5103
Email: crtraining@avesthagen.com
Website: http://www.avesthagen.com