Categories

The competition categories are reviewed annually by the Executive Steering Group to ensure we are reflecting the span of skills and competencies that make you so great at what you do.

It is important that you look at the role description and not just the category titles because titles vary from company to company. We want to ensure you get the maximum benefit from participation, by matching you with fellow participants with similar levels of responsibility.

Clinical Trial Administrator (CTA)

This category is designed to assess the required skills and competencies to be an organised and competent Clinical Trial Administrator (CTA).

Clinical Trial Administrator (CTA) – Entry guidelines and judging criteria

Aspiring Clinical Research Associate

This category is designed to challenge the ACRA’s understanding of the core aspects of CRA responsibilities and tasks.

Aspiring Clinical Research Associate – Entry guidelines and judging criteria

Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

This category is designed to challenge the CRA’s understanding of the core aspects of patient safety and data integrity through rigorous site monitoring, and management.

Clinical Research Associate (CRA) – Entry guidelines and judging criteria

Project Manager (CRO)

This category is designed to challenge experienced Clinical Project Managers on their understanding of the role of the Project Manager in Clinical Research, from study award through study start to study delivery.

Project Manager (CRO) – Entry guidelines and judging criteria

Project Manager (Pharma/Biotech or Medical Device)

This category is designed to challenge experienced Clinical Project Managers on their understanding of the role of the Project Manager in Clinical Research, from study design and development of the study project plan to execution of the plan.

Project Manager (Pharma/Biotech or Medical Device) – Entry guidelines and judging criteria

Team Leader

This category is designed to assess the Team Leader’s ability to guide teams to successful outcomes.

Team Leader – Entry guidelines and judging criteria

In-House Clinical Research Associate

This category is designed to challenge the In-House CRA’s understanding of the core aspects of the role within the clinical monitoring function. Your understanding will be tested on the day.

In-House Clinical Research Associate – Entry guidelines and judging criteria

Clinical Research Team (Entries from Pharma and CRO only)

This category is designed to challenge the team’s understanding of the core aspects of clinical research and Good Clinical Practice. Suitable for teams of up to 4 people.

Clinical Research Team (Entries from Pharma and CRO only) – Entry guidelines and judging criteria

Clinical Site Team

This category is designed to challenge UK based clinical site teams from clinical research institutions.

Clinical Site Team – Entry guidelines and judging criteria

Start Up

This category is designed to challenge individuals working within the Study Start Up (SSU) arena.

Start Up – Entry guidelines and judging criteria

Start Up Team

This category is designed to challenge a Team working within the Study Start Up (SSU) arena.

Start Up Team – Entry guidelines and judging criteria

Decentralised Solutions Individual of the Year

This category is designed to challenge Digital and Clinical individuals on their understanding of the importance decentralised solutions play in Clinical Research, from study design and development of relevant and appropriate solutions to execution.

Decentralised Solutions Individual of the Year – Entry guidelines and judging criteria