Elizabeth Waddell, has over 20 years in the clinical research industry and is the owner of The CRA Helper. Elizabeth began her clinical research career as an in-house Clinical Research Associate (CRA) and later transitioned to an on-site CRA. Later in her career, she moved into a Line Manager role that focused on training new CRAs prior to launching her own company, The CRA Helper.

What is a Clinical Research Associate (CRA)? A Clinical Research Associate or CRA is a professional within a healthcare setting who oversees research activities, typically related to clinical trials. CRAs can be employed and work in a variety of sectors, including government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and in similar settings. Most CRAs possess an academic degree from a higher education institution in a field related to the healthcare industry. The overall role and tasks of a CRA are outlined and defined by good clinical practice guidelines for clinical trials.

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