Wondering if anyone has any advice for landing an interview for a position with a CRO. I’ve been a study coordinator for 2 years and have 5 years of clinical oncology experience but I haven’t had any luck getting calls for interviews. Suggestions? Tips?

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Keep trying.
The market is flooded at the moment.
I was a similar background to you and had sent out over 60 applications over an 8 month period to land 4 interviews and 1 offer. 2 years as SC isn’t long and depending on what your oncology experience is that may not be factoring for much. I’m not sure what level you’re applying to, but a CRA I or Doc Manager sounds about right.

Not really.
I actually broke through as an auditor and it was in a horrible group, but I stuck it out for a few years and moved on to bigger/better. If you’re comfortable with your CRAs, you could let them know that you’re trying to get in. If you’re willing to relocate, you could go for other markets as well. I assume you have a 4 year degree, but if not, that will hinder you severely.

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