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Clinical Research Associate

医疗健康·临床试验

A Clinical Research Associate (CRA) is the 'eyes' of a clinical trial, monitoring research sites for regulatory compliance, ensuring data integrity, and protecting subject rights.

Daily work

  • 01Conduct onsite monitoring visits to hospitals, verify source documents against CRF data
  • 02Communicate with investigators on protocol compliance issues and drive corrective actions
  • 03Review regulatory documents such as ICFs and ethics approvals
  • 04Track serious adverse event (SAE) reports, ensure timely submission
  • 05Prepare monitoring reports, follow up on CAPA measures, maintain trial documentation

Ability requirements

Hard skills

  • Knowledge of GCP and ICH-GCP regulations
  • Understanding of clinical trial processes and protocols
  • Data verification and source data verification skills
  • Familiarity with medical records and coding systems
  • Monitoring report writing and problem-solving

Soft skills

  • Communication, coordination, and negotiation skills
  • Detail orientation and strong sense of responsibility
  • Stress resilience and time management
  • Independence and teamwork
  • Adaptability to frequent travel and onsite flexibility

Best suited for

Ideal for detail-oriented, organized individuals who can handle frequent travel, enjoy working with standard procedures, and have strong communication skills.

Less suited for

Not suitable for those who dislike repetitive tasks, avoid business trips, or struggle with strict compliance; also not for those with low stress tolerance or poor communication.

Salary (monthly)

15KMedian
Bottom 8KTop 25K

Pre-tax estimate, tier-1 cities with social insurance · reference only

Profile

Higher is better
AI Resistance4
Growth3
Stability3
Transferability3
Autonomy / Remote-friendly2
Lower is better
Work Intensity4
Entry Difficulty3
Education Threshold3
Competition3
Major Relevance2

MBTI Fit

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High intensityAI-resistant

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Disclaimer: Salary figures on this page are estimated pre-tax monthly pay for positions with social-insurance contributions in China's tier-1 cities; other cities are converted using regional coefficients. Dimension scores and MBTI fit are editorial estimates, provided for reference only, and do not constitute any promise or advice.