u/mzb1113

I somewhat accidentally found my way into clinical research after working as a RN, but I’ve really enjoyed it so far. I’ve been working as a CRC for a little over a year now, and I’m starting to think about what my next career step should look like.

I’m very interested in potentially becoming a CRA/monitor because I like the idea of being more in the nitty gritty of studies and gaining broader industry experience. That said, I’m a little intimidated by some of the things I’ve heard regarding heavy travel, workload, and burnout.

For those who have made the transition from CRC to CRA (or chose a different path), what would you recommend? Are there certain roles, companies, or skills I should be focusing on at this stage?