In this episode Shiva Shares:

• Her unique discovery of clinical research in India and how she was able to successfully transition from Pharmacy to Clinical Research
• How she was able to simultaneously leverage working as a Study Coordinator (SC) while getting advanced degrees, and how doing both help to propel her career
• The importance of having a mentor and how her mentor helped shape her career
• How anything is possible as long as you believe in yourself and put action behind your goals
• How self-study and training can also help prepare you for your first clinical research role, until you land your first job in the industry
• How she completed her own independent self-study to learn as much as possible about the industry and didn’t just depend on the company training, which developed her into a top, quality CRC & CRA
• Life and travel as a CRA in Europe
• The importance of focusing on quality in the clinical research space and specifically as a monitor, which creates a strong reputation for yourself
• The importance of first being loyal to yourself and your career over your employer (when necessary)
• The importance of knowing what you want, where you want to go, and setting goals in your career
• How to be your best advocate and leverage your assets to clearly articulate the value that you bring to the company and gain negotiating power
• Her philosophies about going after opportunities and making the most of them to create the career and life that you want
• The importance of building a strong network
• Her special tips for Aspiring CRAs and Struggling CRAs looking to take control of their careers

***If you are a woman ready to launch and take control of your clinical research career and break into your first CRA position (with no monitoring experience or certification), book a call with Jasmyn to learn more about she can help you! Visit www.AspiringCRA.com to book a call.