What are the phases of clinical trials?
Clinical trials are conducted in phases. The trials at each phase have a different purpose and help scientists answer different questions:
• In Phase I trials, researchers test an experimental drug or treatment in a small group of people (20-80) for the first time to evaluate its safety, determine a safe dosage range, and identify side effects.
• In Phase II trials, the experimental study drug or treatment is given to a larger group of people (100-300) to see if it is effective and to further evaluate its safety.
• In Phase III trials, the experimental study drug or treatment is given to large groups of people (1,000-3,000) to confirm its effectiveness, monitor side effects, compare it to commonly used treatments, and collect information that will allow the experimental drug or treatment to be used safely.
• In Phase IV trials, post marketing studies delineate additional information including the drug’s risks, benefits, and optimal use.
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panel of two line managers asking you questions about being a cra. behavioral and circumstantial. they also ask you to talk about your background and to walk them through your resume or experience.
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What would you do if you found an unreported SAE while on site?
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Interview
Amazing ICON recruiter. Very friendly and professional interview process. Second interview was with two nice people from the Clinical team. The whole process took about two weeks. In general, the process interview was very professional and respectful.
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How do I manage priority ? Give an exemple in a CRA daily life.
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Interview
1st interview with the recruiter, second with ops manager and 3rd one with the sponsor team. The interview with the sponsor is not too in depth and focuses on technical questions.