HR & Management Articles

Hiring experienced clinical research professionals can be challenging. Clinical Research Associates (CRAs), Clinical Trial Managers (CTMs), Clinical Project Managers, and Clinical Operations professionals are often in high demand, and the strongest candidates may be considering multiple opportunities. For pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies, lengthy vacancies can also put additional pressure on existing teams and potentially impact clinical timelines.

Evaluating scientific candidates is harder than it looks. A strong CV or resume can tell you where someone trained, what they published, and which techniques they’ve used, but it doesn’t necessarily tell you whether they’re a great scientist. The best hiring processes go beyond credentials and try to understand how someone thinks, how deeply they understand their work, and what they do when the answer isn’t obvious.