From Wikipedia,
the free encyclopedia
A clinical research
associate is a
profession defined by
Good clinical practice
guidelines (ICH
GCP).
The main function of a clinical
research associate is to monitor
clinical trials. A clinical
research associate ensures
compliance with the
clinical protocol, checks
clinical site activities, makes on
site visits, reviews
Case Report Forms and
communicates with clinical
research investigators. A clinical
research associate is usually
required to possess an
academic degree in Life
Sciences and needs to have a good
knowledge of
Good clinical practice and
local regulations (e.g. in the
United States, the code of federal
regulations also known as 21 CFRs).
