Training for the Biopharmaceutical Industry Careers
As much as a relevant university degree is important, employers prefer candidates trained or experienced in supplementary industry-specific areas.
The need for training is obvious for specialists who are re-aligning their careers. But also for individuals that are entering the industry as new graduates. Much of the skills and knowledge required for positions such as Clinical Research Associates, Clinical Data Managers, Quality Assurance Specialists and Marketing Managers are not covered in university courses. Even where an individual has been through a specifically designed training program for the position through an academic institution, the training may not involve a practical component in which case the individual may still be lacking in certain skills. This should re-emphasize the importance of practical training programs for the biopharmaceutical industry.
Some institutions have developed specialized curricula to meet the need for specialized personnel for the biopharmaceutical industry.
Kriger Research Training
APPROVED
(International Biopharmaceutical Association Approved Trainer)
Kriger Research Training offers both online and in-class programs in the following areas:
- Clinical Research Associate Program
- Clinical Data Management Program
- Quality Assurance Program
- Marketing and Management Program
- Clinical Investigator Program
- Statistical Software(SAS) Program
- Recruitment for the Pharmaceutical Industry Program
Kriger Research Training is part of the Kriger Research Center Inc (KRC) - an organization with broad expertise in the planning, execution and interpretation of research projects. KRC Inc. serves as a partner in clinical research with extensive experience in different phases of clinical trial. KRC Inc. provides focused, comprehensive planning, which leads to a successful trial. Beyond the trial, we remain involved and committed to a development process that is custom-designed to our clients needs.
Kriger utilizes it’s clinical research activities to provide practical real world experience to it’s students. There are some scholarship opportunities available through partnership with IBPA.
Visit the Kriger Research Training page for detailed information.