Hello everyone, I am currently working as a clinical research coordinator II. I have 3 years of experience in the clinical research industry as well as 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and retail pharmacy. I hold a bachelors degree in pharmaceutical sciences and also have ACRP CCRC certification. I m trying to transition into CRA role, but all my job applications are getting turned down. Based in Canada. Can someone advise?

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I am a little confused, as I am not familiar with clinical research requirements. Are you in the US and applying in Canada or vice versa?

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I found this that makes me wonder why we even have job application websites..."professional network of contacts, who can tell you about the “hidden” jobs (80-90% of all jobs are never published for lack of time, and filled-in by references or internal promotions)" in this article: https://cra-school.com/challenges-to-get-in-canadian-clinical-research/

I'm sure if you live in the area and have been practicing within the clinical trials field you meet requirements and you are a great candidate. Another thing where I found I messed up was resume...everyone always said to do a plain resume with no template but then a specialist said to redo it on Canva and I got a bunch of call backs. The networking thing is so true here in the US too, when I thought I wanted to do CRC I was advised to go volunteer. I'm sorry to hear you're having so much trouble. It's been hell trying to find a job as an MD with an MS in neuroscience that's not a clinical job...I did 4 years of research and I am still looking actively. I freelance, but I totally get the frustration. You're not alone. If you want someone or me even to look at Yue resume or cover letter that might help too? And networking events...I will need to do it too.

Not sure how it works in Canada, but I do know a lot of companies will not hire CRAs who have not been trained to be a CRA. I'd recommend looking into companies that offer CRA training and applying there, or potentially shifting to data coordinator route if you're open to it.

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