by Nicole Mills | Dec 29, 2020 | Career Advice, Life Sciences
Whether you find yourself in a booming economy or navigating an economic crisis, salary negotiation is a fundamental skill. While it may seem taboo to negotiate a job offer during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is entirely acceptable and often expected. After all, these...
by Nicole Mills | Oct 29, 2020 | Industry Expertise, Life Sciences
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced most clinical trial sites to throw their plans for 2020 out the window. Teams have been reduced in size due to necessary furloughs as case numbers have spiked and dipped in waves across the United States. However, confronting a growing...
by Nicole Mills | Mar 26, 2020 | Career Advice, Industry Expertise
The greatest challenge that clinical research leaders face is finding candidates with the right skills to fill their open roles. Many factors contribute to skills gaps, including the pace of technological change and a tight job market that restricts an organization’s...
by Nicole Mills | Dec 27, 2019 | Industry Expertise
Consider these familiar scenarios: Scenario 1 During a site visit, a clinical research coordinator (CRC) observes the principal investigator (PI) deviating from the protocol when she recommends that a patient use an exclusionary medication for an adverse event. The...
by Nicole Mills | Sep 25, 2019 | Industry Expertise
In clinical research, we love to label potential candidates with traits like “organized” and “detail-oriented.” At sites, we have our wish lists of the educational background and experiences ideal employees should have to perform the job successfully. Beyond the...
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