This document provides information and resources for clinical trial manager interviews. It includes 10 common interview questions for clinical trial managers and sample answers. It also lists additional useful materials and resources related to interview preparation, including ebooks on interview questions and secrets to winning interviews. Various tips are provided such as researching the company beforehand and asking the interviewer questions. The document aims to help candidates successfully prepare for and complete a clinical trial manager job interview.
Best strategies for successful recruitment and retentionTrialJoin
Best strategies for successful recruitment and retention for clinical research studies
Contact info@trialjoin.com for more information about patient recruitment help, obtaining new studies or help with site management.
Negotiating Clinical Research Budgets: Most Commonly Neglected ItemsTrialJoin
As a clinical research site trying to get a better budget for a study, you need to remember that every item of a budget is negotiable. Being a good negotiator will allow you to get more out of every study you conduct at your site. In this article, we’ll teach you how to reach a win-win negotiation, as well as remind you of some of the most commonly neglected items in clinical trial budgets. Negotiating a budget is usually a long process and there are going to be many disagreements until you finally reach a mutually-beneficial deal, so continue reading and learning in order to achieve your goals and conduct a profitable study.
Patient recruitment & retention is highlighted as the key factor in ensuring study success, the area of patient retention in clinical trials is often overlooked. Retention of patients throughout the life of a clinical trial is however extremely vital from scientific as well as economic point of view. Poor recruitment & retention negatively impacts on the overall evaluable data for regulatory submissions. Dropped participants must be replaced which incurs further expenditures and time delays. Subject dropout rates are estimated to range from 15-40% of enrolled participants in clinical trials.
Best strategies for successful recruitment and retentionTrialJoin
Best strategies for successful recruitment and retention for clinical research studies
Contact info@trialjoin.com for more information about patient recruitment help, obtaining new studies or help with site management.
Negotiating Clinical Research Budgets: Most Commonly Neglected ItemsTrialJoin
As a clinical research site trying to get a better budget for a study, you need to remember that every item of a budget is negotiable. Being a good negotiator will allow you to get more out of every study you conduct at your site. In this article, we’ll teach you how to reach a win-win negotiation, as well as remind you of some of the most commonly neglected items in clinical trial budgets. Negotiating a budget is usually a long process and there are going to be many disagreements until you finally reach a mutually-beneficial deal, so continue reading and learning in order to achieve your goals and conduct a profitable study.
Patient recruitment & retention is highlighted as the key factor in ensuring study success, the area of patient retention in clinical trials is often overlooked. Retention of patients throughout the life of a clinical trial is however extremely vital from scientific as well as economic point of view. Poor recruitment & retention negatively impacts on the overall evaluable data for regulatory submissions. Dropped participants must be replaced which incurs further expenditures and time delays. Subject dropout rates are estimated to range from 15-40% of enrolled participants in clinical trials.
Gone are the days of using spreadsheets to manage clinical trials. Fortunately, a clinical trial management system (CTMS) such as Oracle Siebel CTMS, offers an effective method for streamlining business processes, reducing cost and saving time.
Whether you are a sponsor running global trials or a research organization conducting hundreds of studies, Perficient’s Param Singh, Director of Clinical Trial Management Solutions, will teach you:
What a CTMS is and who needs one
Key functions of a CTMS
CTMS selection process
System types and implementation options
Best practices
Understanding Contracts in the Clinical Research ProcessMichael Swit
Presentation on key aspects of clinical trial agreements, with an emphasis on clauses impacting indemnification, confidentiality, material transfers, record retention, ownership of data,
Monitoring plan and basic monitoring visits: everything that a cra needs to knowTrialJoin
A monitor in a clinical trial is also called a CRA - clinical research associate. This person is a professional who’s responsible for monitoring the clinical trial and making sure that everything is according to rules, regulations, and good clinical practice.
Whether you already are a CRA or you’re trying to become one, the most important thing you should be aware of is the monitoring plan. You, as a CRA or a future CRA, should know what a monitoring plan is, what it serves for, and what it consists of. The second most important information for you are the monitoring visits. Below, we’ll explain all the components of a monitoring plan, as well as which are the most basic and important monitoring visits.
The mission of the Clinical Trials Registry-India (CTRI) is to ensure that all clinical trials conducted in India are prospectively registered, i.e. before the enrolment of the first participant. Additionally, post-marketing surveillance studies, BA/BE studies as well as clinical studies as part of PG thesis are also expected to be registered in the CTRI. The vision of the CTRI is to ensure that every clinical trial conducted in the region is prospectively registered with full disclosure of the trial data set items. While this register is meant primarily for trials conducted in India, the CTRI will also accept registration of trials conducted in other countries in the region, which do not have a Primary Registry of its own, provided ethics approval (in English) is available and the study has not begun enrolling. The Clinical Trials Registry- India (CTRI), hosted at the ICMR's National Institute of Medical Statistics (http://icmr-nims.nic.in), is a free and online public record system for registration of clinical trials being conducted in India that was launched on 20th July 2007 (www.ctri.nic.in). Initiated as a voluntary measure, since 15th June 2009, trial registration in the CTRI has been made mandatory by the Drugs Controller General (India) (DCGI) (www.cdsco.nic.in). Moreover, Editors of Biomedical Journals of 11 major journals of India declared that only registered trials would be considered for publication1, 2.
Today, any researcher who plans to conduct a trial involving human participants, of any intervention such as drugs, surgical procedures, preventive measures, lifestyle modifications, devices, educational or behavioral treatment, rehabilitation strategies as well as trials being conducted in the purview of the Department of AYUSH (http://indianmedicine.nic.in/) is expected to register the trial in the CTRI before enrollment of the first participant. Trial registration involves public declaration and identification of trial investigators, sponsors, interventions, patient population etc before the enrollment of the first patient. Submission of Ethics approval and DCGI approval (if applicable) is essential for trial registration in the CTRI. Multi-country trials, where India is a participating country, which have been registered in an international registry, are also expected to be registered in the CTRI. In the CTRI, details of Indian investigators, trial sites, Indian target sample size and date of enrollment are captured. After a trial is registered, trialists are expected to regularly update the trial status or other aspects as the case may be. After a trial is registered, all updates and changes will be recorded and available for public display.
Siro Clinical Research Institute
Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research
www.siroinstitute.com
www.siroclinpharm.com
In this presentation, the speaker has covered following topics:
What is scientific conduct?
What do we mean by ethics in research? – scientific temperament –
What is Ethical behavior in research?
How to practice Ethics in publication?
On Research Metrics -
Author level metrics to journal level metrics
Research Profile Digital Platforms.
Gone are the days of using spreadsheets to manage clinical trials. Fortunately, a clinical trial management system (CTMS) such as Oracle Siebel CTMS, offers an effective method for streamlining business processes, reducing cost and saving time.
Whether you are a sponsor running global trials or a research organization conducting hundreds of studies, Perficient’s Param Singh, Director of Clinical Trial Management Solutions, will teach you:
What a CTMS is and who needs one
Key functions of a CTMS
CTMS selection process
System types and implementation options
Best practices
Understanding Contracts in the Clinical Research ProcessMichael Swit
Presentation on key aspects of clinical trial agreements, with an emphasis on clauses impacting indemnification, confidentiality, material transfers, record retention, ownership of data,
Monitoring plan and basic monitoring visits: everything that a cra needs to knowTrialJoin
A monitor in a clinical trial is also called a CRA - clinical research associate. This person is a professional who’s responsible for monitoring the clinical trial and making sure that everything is according to rules, regulations, and good clinical practice.
Whether you already are a CRA or you’re trying to become one, the most important thing you should be aware of is the monitoring plan. You, as a CRA or a future CRA, should know what a monitoring plan is, what it serves for, and what it consists of. The second most important information for you are the monitoring visits. Below, we’ll explain all the components of a monitoring plan, as well as which are the most basic and important monitoring visits.
The mission of the Clinical Trials Registry-India (CTRI) is to ensure that all clinical trials conducted in India are prospectively registered, i.e. before the enrolment of the first participant. Additionally, post-marketing surveillance studies, BA/BE studies as well as clinical studies as part of PG thesis are also expected to be registered in the CTRI. The vision of the CTRI is to ensure that every clinical trial conducted in the region is prospectively registered with full disclosure of the trial data set items. While this register is meant primarily for trials conducted in India, the CTRI will also accept registration of trials conducted in other countries in the region, which do not have a Primary Registry of its own, provided ethics approval (in English) is available and the study has not begun enrolling. The Clinical Trials Registry- India (CTRI), hosted at the ICMR's National Institute of Medical Statistics (http://icmr-nims.nic.in), is a free and online public record system for registration of clinical trials being conducted in India that was launched on 20th July 2007 (www.ctri.nic.in). Initiated as a voluntary measure, since 15th June 2009, trial registration in the CTRI has been made mandatory by the Drugs Controller General (India) (DCGI) (www.cdsco.nic.in). Moreover, Editors of Biomedical Journals of 11 major journals of India declared that only registered trials would be considered for publication1, 2.
Today, any researcher who plans to conduct a trial involving human participants, of any intervention such as drugs, surgical procedures, preventive measures, lifestyle modifications, devices, educational or behavioral treatment, rehabilitation strategies as well as trials being conducted in the purview of the Department of AYUSH (http://indianmedicine.nic.in/) is expected to register the trial in the CTRI before enrollment of the first participant. Trial registration involves public declaration and identification of trial investigators, sponsors, interventions, patient population etc before the enrollment of the first patient. Submission of Ethics approval and DCGI approval (if applicable) is essential for trial registration in the CTRI. Multi-country trials, where India is a participating country, which have been registered in an international registry, are also expected to be registered in the CTRI. In the CTRI, details of Indian investigators, trial sites, Indian target sample size and date of enrollment are captured. After a trial is registered, trialists are expected to regularly update the trial status or other aspects as the case may be. After a trial is registered, all updates and changes will be recorded and available for public display.
Siro Clinical Research Institute
Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research
www.siroinstitute.com
www.siroclinpharm.com
In this presentation, the speaker has covered following topics:
What is scientific conduct?
What do we mean by ethics in research? – scientific temperament –
What is Ethical behavior in research?
How to practice Ethics in publication?
On Research Metrics -
Author level metrics to journal level metrics
Research Profile Digital Platforms.
Clinical Trial Management System Implementation GuidePerficient, Inc.
Clinical trials account for the majority of the cost in new drug development – a cost that is
constantly increasing. Not only are clinical trials expensive, but they are lengthy, complex
and highly scrutinized. Technology solutions play a significant role in helping life sciences
organizations oversee these critical tasks.
In this slideshare, we discuss:
1. Signs that a CTMS is needed
2. Benefits of a CTMS
3. Preparing to explore CTMS options
4. Developing a CTMS selection checklist
5. Choosing an implementation partner
6. Considering post-implementation support
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Top 10 clinical trial manager interview questions and answers
1. Top 10 clinical trial manager interview
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2. 1. Why do you want this clinical trial manager job?
Again, companies want to hire people
who are passionate about the job, so you
should have a great answer about why
you want the position. (And if you don't?
You probably should apply elsewhere.)
First, identify a couple of key factors that
make the role a great fit for you (e.g., “I
love customer support because I love the
constant human interaction and the
satisfaction that comes from helping
someone solve a problem"), then share
why you love the company (e.g., “I’ve
always been passionate about education,
and I think you guys are doing great
things, so I want to be a part of it”).
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3. 2. What have you learned from mistakes on the clinical trial
manager job?
Candidates without specific examples often
do not seem credible. However, the example
shared should be fairly inconsequential,
unintentional, and a learned lesson should
be gleaned from it. Moving ahead without
group assistance while assigned to a group
project meant to be collaborative is a good
example.
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4. 3. What challenges are you looking for in this clinical trial
manager position?
A typical interview question to determine what you
are looking for your in next job, and whether you
would be a good fit for the position being hired for,
is "What challenges are you looking for in a
position?"
The best way to answer questions about the
challenges you are seeking is to discuss how you
would like to be able to effectively utilize your
skills and experience if you were hired for the job.
You can also mention that you are motivated by
challenges, have the ability to effectively meet
challenges, and have the flexibility and skills
necessary to handle a challenging job.
You can continue by describing specific examples
of challenges you have met and goals you have
achieved in the past.
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5. 4. Describe a typical work week for clinical trial manager
position?
Interviewers expect a candidate for employment to
discuss what they do while they are working in
detail. Before you answer, consider the position
you are applying for and how your current or past
positions relate to it. The more you can connect
your past experience with the job opening, the
more successful you will be at answering the
questions.
It should be obvious that it's not a good idea talk
about non-work related activities that you do on
company time, but, I've had applicants tell me how
they are often late because they have to drive a
child to school or like to take a long lunch break to
work at the gym.
Keep your answers focused on work and show the
interviewer that you're organized ("The first thing I
do on Monday morning is check my voicemail and
email, then I prioritize my activities for the week.")
and efficient.
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6. 5. What is your biggest weakness?
No one likes to answer this question because it
requires a very delicate balance. You simply can’t
lie and say you don’t have one; you can’t trick the
interviewer by offering up a personal weakness
that is really a strength (“Sometimes, I work too
much and don’t maintain a work-life balance.”);
and you shouldn’t be so honest that you throw
yourself under the bus (“I’m not a morning person
so I’m working on getting to the office on time.”)
Think of a small flaw like “I sometimes get
sidetracked by small details”, “I am occasionally
not as patient as I should be with subordinates or
co-workers who do not understand my ideas”, or “I
am still somewhat nervous and uncomfortable with
my public-speaking skills and would like to give
more presentations and talk in front of others or in
meetings.” Add that you are aware of the problem
and you are doing your best to correct it by taking
a course of action.
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7. 6. Why should the we hire you as clinical trial manager
position?
This is the part where you link your skills,
experience, education and your personality to the
job itself. This is why you need to be utterly
familiar with the job description as well as the
company culture. Remember though, it’s best to
back them up with actual examples of say, how
you are a good team player.
It is possible that you may not have as much skills,
experience or qualifications as the other
candidates. What then, will set you apart from
the rest? Energy and passion might. People are
attracted to someone who is charismatic, who
show immense amount of energy when they talk,
and who love what it is that they do. As you
explain your compatibility with the job and
company, be sure to portray yourself as that
motivated, confident and energetic person, ever-
ready to commit to the cause of the company.
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8. 7. What do you know about our company?
Follow these three easy research tips before your next
job interview:
1) Visit the company website; look in the “about us”
section and “careers” sections
2) Visit the company’s LinkedIn page (note, you must
have a LinkedIn account — its free to sign up) to view
information about the company
3) Google a keyword search phrase like “press releases”
followed by the company name; you’ll find the most
recent news stories shared by the company
Remember, just because you have done your
“homework”, it does not mean you need to share ALL of
it during the interview! Reciting every fact you’ve
learned is almost as much of a turn off as not knowing
anything at all! At a minimum, you should include the
following in your answer:
1. What type of product or service the company sells
2. How long the company has been in business
3. What the company culture is like OR what the
company mission statement is, and how the culture
and/or mission relate to your values or personality
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9. 8. Why do you want to work with us?
More likely than not, the interviewer wishes to see
how much you know about the company culture,
and whether you can identify with the
organization’s values and vision. Every
organization has its strong points, and these are the
ones that you should highlight in your answer. For
example, if the company emphasizes on integrity
with customers, then you mention that you would
like to be in such a team because you yourself
believe in integrity.
It doesn’t have to be a lie. In the case that your
values are not in line with the ones by the
company, ask yourself if you would be happy
working there. If you have no issue with that, go
ahead. But if you are aware of the company culture
and realize that there is some dilemma you might
be facing, you ought to think twice. The best
policy is to be honest with yourself, and be honest
with the interviewer with what is it in the company
culture that motivates you.
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10. 9. Did the salary we offer attract you to this clinical trial
manager job?
The interviewer could be asking you this
question for a number of reasons.
Obviously, the salary is an important factor
to your interest in this job, but it should not
be the overriding reason for your interest. A
good answer to this question is, “The salary
was very attractive, but the job itself is what
was most attractive to me.”
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11. 10. Do you have any questions to ask us?
Never ask Salary, perks, leave, place of
posting, etc. regarded questions.
Try to ask more about the company to show
how early you can make a contribution to
your organization like
“Sir, with your kind permission I would like
to know more about induction and
developmental programs?”
OR
Sir, I would like to have my feedback, so that
I can analyze and improve my strengths and
rectify my shortcomings.
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