We’re On A Mission
Karen Ruthven, Martin Robinson, Jacqueline Johnson North, Angela O’Connell Since launching in 2011 we’ve helped to influence and shape the clinical research industry. Knowing that there are big changes on the horizon [...]
Lifting the Veil on Clinical Research Certification
Navigating the Confusing World of Accreditation and Certification Clinical Research certification, certified clinical researcher, certified project manager, qualified clinical researcher, certificates, accreditations, qualifications, etc, etc, etc. With so many options available how can you [...]
New clinical research measures needed to ensure patient safety and advance drug development
New campaign launches on inaugural World Patient Safety Day IAOCR has launched a new campaign calling on the industry to prioritize ensuring the competence of those undertaking clinical research in-line with upcoming guideline changes. [...]
New Consultancy Launches to Increase Impact of Execs; Designing the Blueprint for Future Workforce
ACORI Consulting is dedicated to building the sustainable workforce of the future. IAOCR is excited to announce the launch today of its new sister company, ACORI Consulting. With a [...]
Festive Greetings!
This year we will be sharing the festive cheer in a slightly different way. At IAOCR, beyond our daily work we are passionate about giving back; working and living in an environmentally-beneficial way. This [...]
Water cooler moment: How would you use your sabbatical?
A work sabbatical can provide employees and employers a number of significant work benefits, including a wider perspective on the world around us. One of our team, Rob Cooper has recently taken a three [...]
Spotlight on Leadership: Interview with Karen Ruthven – IAOCR
With over 35 years’ experience in the clinical research industry, Karen Ruthven, IAOCR’s Global Head of Workforce Competence Services provides an interesting perspective on the clinical research industry and what her work tells us [...]
Combating stress in the clinical research industry
Monday 5th - Friday 9th November 2018 marks the 20th International Stress Awareness Week but why do we need a stress awareness week? ISMA explains: The total number of cases of work related stress, depression [...]
The Central Monitoring Associate – Take a Bow!
The growth and widespread use of electronic data capture was one of the factors behind the release of European Medicine Agency’s Reflection Paper on Risk Based Quality Management in Clinical Trials in 2013. Included [...]
Call for Letters of Support from Chief Executives of CROs for High Throughput Clinical Research Centres in the NHS
Revised Deadline : 24 July 2018 Currently there is a unique opportunity for CROs to utilise the disruption caused by Brexit and raise their profile in the eyes of the UK Government. This [...]
The Clinical Research Flea?
What do a flea, a central heating thermostat and our achievements in life, have in common? Not much you would think – but you may be wrong. Our self-belief is based on many [...]
Spotlight on Leadership: Interview with Martin Robinson – IAOCR
Having worked in clinical research since 1989, Martin has experienced life ‘on the shop floor’ as a CRA and a project manager before his interest and expertise in training took on a primary role [...]
How Clinical Trials Have Evolved
It is Clinical Trials Awareness Day on 21st May and it is always good to reflect on the past and look to the future. Humans have always experimented with medicines to treat ill health. In [...]
Spotlight on Leadership: Michael Fath, PhD – Grifols
Marketing, medical affairs, and strategic planning roles with Abbott Laboratories make up the backbone of Michael Fath’s industry experience, before moving to Grifols (then Talecris Biotherapeutics), which is a leader in the plasma [...]
Spotlight on Leadership: Interview with Jacqueline Johnson North – IAOCR
As CEO and co-founder of IAOCR, Jacqueline’s eclectic career has led her entrepreneurial mindset into making a real difference in the clinical research industry. Passionate about Doing the Right Thing, Jacqueline is excited [...]
Always Crashing in the Same Car?
Imagine you’re learning to drive but your driving instructor has not considered your ability to drive or checked you know the laws of the road; rather you’re being taught in a seemingly haphazard manner. [...]
Setting standards in Clinical Outsourcing
This month’s blog is an account of the journey we took with one of the key membership organizations within the pharmaceutical industry. The organization in question was the Pharmaceutical Contract Management Group [...]
2017: What a year it’s been…
Thank you for joining us in 2017 as we continue to strive to raise standards across the industry in order to help companies bring new treatments to market quicker. If you want to see how [...]
What my house almost burning down has to do with Clinical Research…
Our house’s main electrical panel box had suffered significant damage during a recent hurricane; I realized it was extremely dangerous. Not only did it need to be completely replaced but I knew we were [...]
Time for a change?
The month of January takes its name from the Roman god Janus who had the unusual attribute of being two faced. This allowed him to look both forwards and backwards at once. Just as [...]
What does a 10k run and karate have to do with clinical research?
To succeed in them requires determination and dedication; two qualities that we rate highly when identifying new members for our team. These are also qualities our newest recruits have in abundance. We’re delighted to confirm [...]
Spotlight on Leadership: Interview with Doug Peddicord – ACRO (Association of Clinical Research Organizations)
An experienced clinical psychologist, Doug Peddicord – Executive Director, ACRO (Association of Clinical Research Organizations), entered the clinical research industry following a year as a health policy fellow for the US congress. During [...]
Competence and Clinical Research
A word that is finding increasing use in the clinical research sector is competence. But what does it mean and what is its significance? Competence can be defined as the ability of an individual [...]
“The only constant is change”
As the leaves begin to turn in the Northern Hemisphere, fall typically signifies a time for change. Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said, "The only constant is change." Fall reminds us that the world is constantly developing and [...]
Doing the Right Thing: Identifying Fake CRA Resumes (Part 1)
Please note: Our guest blogger, Angela Roberts is writing from a US perspective and therefore her advice pertains to how fake resumes are handled in the US; consideration may be required for other countries. [...]
Doing the Right Thing: Year of Engagement
Engaged employees are more effective and productive, and are good ambassadors for your business. You no doubt have heard us say this before, but that’s because it matters. It really matters. Engaged employees are [...]
