Clinical Research is an emerging field in India. This field has lot of
potential and is offering great career opportunities to the youngsters. The study of clinical research involves evaluating
the effectiveness and safety of medications, medical devices by observing their
effects on groups of people. In India clinical research has become a
multi-billion and multidisciplinary industry. There are many
government-supported medical and pharmaceutical institutions, which can serve
as ideal centers for multi-centered clinical trials.
In India the research and the
development process can be done at a more affordable price because of the availability
of well-trained and qualified manpower, at nominal price. On the other hand,
because of the incidence of a large variety of diseases, including widespread
cases of cancer, malaria and diabetes India is viewed the world over as the best
location for clinical research trials for the pharmaceutical industry.
Eligibility Criteria: -
For admission in this course you
should be graduate / final year graduation students in any of the following fields-
Life Science, Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Allied Heath Sciences, Paramedical
Science, and Biotechnology. A B.Sc. Degree is mandatory to enter this field. Anybody
who fulfills these criteria can join this field.
Fee Structure
Following Institutes charge around
Rs 60,000-Rs 70,000 for the course:
- Bioinnovat
Research Services Pvt.Ltd., The Elements, 465 Phase V, Udyog Vihar Ind. Area
Gurgaon 122015
- Department
of Bioinformatics, University of Pune, Pune
- H.V. Desai
Eye Hospital Mohammad Wadi, Hadapsar, Pune-28
- L.V.Prasad
Eye Hospital, Hyderabad
- L.V.Prasad
Eye Institute, Patia, Bhubaneswar
- Sankara
Nethralaya ,18,College Road,Chennai-600006
- T John
College 88/1 Gottigere, Bannerghatta Road Bangalore 560083
Job profile: -
Clinical Research can be categorized
in various branches at the entry level. The common entry-level job is that of a
Clinical Research Associate (CRA). The role of a CRA is to design, implement
and monitor the clinical trials. Another position is that of Bio-statistician whose
main task is to perform statistical programming, design, and analysis for
clinical trial projects.
Clinical Research Managers (CRM), do
the work of supervising, design and writing of protocols, case report forms and
informed consent forms for clinical trials. There are other positions like
Clinical Research Coordinator, Business Development Manager, Clinical Research
Investigator, Clinical Data Manager etc.
Job Prospects: -
As this is emerging field the demand
for professionals in this field is increasing rapidly. Clinical research business
in India will be worth $ 2 billion by 2015. This increase in business will lead
to the massive demand for clinical research professionals, making it an
interesting career option with huge growth potential. The shortage of skilled
professionals is leading to higher remuneration packages.
Remuneration: -
There is good demand for trained
professionals in this area. Pay packages are good. A fresher can start his
career with Rs. 20000 to 25000 salary per month. With a master's degree backing
your qualifications, you can expect the double amount. In clinical research industry
experience counts, thus the longer you are in this field; higher the salary you
can expect. Experienced professionals have good job opportunities in western
nations.
Top Institutes in this field
- Institute of Clinical Research (ICRI) it offers the following
courses:
- Two year full time - MSC in Clinical Research
- Two year full time - Masters in Clinical research +
MBA
- Part-time post graduate diploma in Clinical Research
(1 year)
- PhD in Clinical Research.
- Bombay College of Pharmacy: Offers Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral programme of
study in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
- Academy for Clinical Excellence (ACE) offers courses
like Clinical Research; From Theory to Practice, Quality assurance in
clinical research, clinical Research and GCP for investigators, etc.
- Cliniminds - Academy for Clinical Research Training
& Management Institute
offers wide range of clincial research courses; Quality Assurance in
Clinical Research; diploma programs in Pharmacovigilance; Biostatistics;
Investigators; GCP Training; Monitoring and several other programs.
There are
many reputed institutes in India and abroad imparting expertise in Clinical
Research!
