If you like:
studying ways to improve health outcomes
stringent rules and creating standard operating procedures, project management
working with patients
the clinical setting without becoming a doctor or nurse
Things to keep in mind:
most do not require a PhD, or an MS. They care much more about clinical research experience.
some people do this as an intermediary to become a medical science liasion or as an entry level job into other clinical study jobs.
still involved in research, just patient research instead of being at the lab bench.
Why take scientists?
scientists understand the studies clinical trials are based on and can navigate differences between effects seen at the lab bench (in vitro, in cellulo, in vivo) vs in humans.
Trained in handling complex datasets and following protocols.
Job opportunities to keep an eye for:
Clinical Research Coordinator
Ways to learn about this career:
hands on experience with a clinical trial
take a clinical trials class or masters in clinical research
add a clinical component to your research
include a clinical committee member
