Contract Research Organisation (CRO) jobs

The opportunity for contract research organization jobs is growing exponentially as more and more pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies are outsourcing their clinical, regulatory and medical functions to these organisations. CRO jobs, therefore, involve working with a variety of clients within the life science industry that develop a multitude of drugs, biologics and devices, many of which are on the cutting edge of innovation and medical advancement.

Jobs at CROs can vary due to the different types of CRO. There are clinical CROs that focus on delivering clinical research services, as well as smaller, niche CROs that specialise in a particular clinical trial phase (such as early or late phase) or provide expertise in a therapy area such as oncology or rare disease.

Some of the bigger CROs are full-service, offering their clients a wide range of services spanning the entire drug development process. This commonly includes anything from preclinical and clinical trial management, through to regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance and post-marketing research.

Types of jobs in CROs
Clinical CRO jobs will typically involve clinical research associates (CRAs) and other clinical research personnel being outsourced to various pharmaceutical companies. CRO clinical research jobs can offer a varied career path for CRAs as it affords the opportunity to work on clinical trials of multiple drugs rather than a single drug at a pharma. CRO pharma jobs can be very fulfilling due to the variety of opportunities offered, the rapid career progression at CROs and the stimulating, fast-paced working environment.

For more information about job opportunities at CROs, speak to one of our specialist recruitment consultants who will be able to match you with suitable CRO jobs based on your individual experience and requirements. Alternatively, register your interest by uploading your CV on our website or applying directly to any of our current CRO jobs listed on ProClinical’s job board.

Graduates
Like with all roles, getting your first CRA job at a CRO can be challenging. However, CROs are known for their excellent CRA training and development programmes, especially at the top CROs such as PPD and QuintilesIMS. Graduates looking for their first clinical research role should find out more about the benefits of a getting a job at a CRO. ProClinical’s blog provides plenty of information on CROs as well as handy career advice to help life science graduates get their foot in the door.