Clinical Research Associate: Day in the Life Vlog

Hi everyone, come with me to Philly for a conference! I hope you all enjoy!

[@bromistadavis8556]

Love this! Currently trying to shadow a CRA at a IMV but I live in like the worst location, like nothing in less than a 4 hour driving distance 😭. This was so nice to see though, thank you!!

[@MarleyKim]

oh man 4 hours ! that’s rough ! did you fly ?

[@bromistadavis8556]

@@MarleyKim I know and actually live in PA but even Philly is like 6 hours away 😖. Oh, I still haven't found a study to IMV on yet but my LM is looking. The sites that would be in my city for my study disqualified way before I was even hired 🥲

[@MarleyKim]

oh man don’t worry you’ll get one to shadow pretty soon and damn philly is 6 hours away, u live out out the way

[@tiffanyleonard226]

I was in Philly for COV obs . It was amazing . However, my CRA trainer definitely said how exhausting it can be .

[@MarleyKim]

yes it can be for sure especially when you have multiple to do. I def agree with your trainer.

[@303crazygirlz]

hi Kim!! I was wondering how many days a week you travel/ are away from home? I’m looking into being a cra but don’t want to be ways for weeks at a time. thanks for all the info you put in KZbin- super helpful

[@MarleyKim]

every study and assignment is different, currently I am fortunate enough to have sites all driving distance for my protocol and depends on the demand bc it is risk based monitoring and there is a monitoring plan in place. Sometimes zero sometimes 3, just all depends

[@ginaatkins5998]

Do you have a favorite work bag for travel? I’m not a backpack fan.

[@MarleyKim]

I bring my Louis Vuitton never full and a back pack for my laptop so my shoulder doesn’t hurt

[@mychellesmith5927]

Hey, does your job covers your travel? Just curious to know because I’m moving to the next step of my interview process🫶🏽 & with your experience what would you say.. would be the least amount of compensation you would agree to for this role (CRC)?

[@MarleyKim]

yes my job covers travel, do u mean CRA role or CRC role?

[@MarleyKim]

and the compensation depends on ur experience? how many years experience do u have and in what therapeutic areas