A Defining Moment for UK Clinical Trials: Closing the Skills Gap Through Innovation and Apprenticeships
Lyne Jossé, MPhil, PhD, CSci, FRSB, Associate Professor in Clinical Trials, Deputy Academic Director,
Centre for Apprenticeships, Northeastern University London
The UK's clinical trials sector stands at a defining moment. Rapid advancements in precision medicine, digital transformation (including decentralised trial models and AI), and increasing regulatory complexity are reshaping how trials are designed, conducted, and monitored.
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Clinical Research is an important and respected field and can provide a rewarding career.
What is a clinical research associate (CRA)?
A clinical research associate (CRA) will run clinical trials to test, new or existing, drugs for their effectiveness, risks and benefits to ensure that they are safe to be released onto the market.
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"The CCRA provides a focus for debate and discussion with both Government and other Trade associations and a vital connection with other research bodies..."
Dr Malcolm Barrett-Johnson, Managing Director, PharmaMedic Consultancy
