Clinical Research

Clinical Research is a research study using consenting human subjects to determine the safety and effectiveness of a medication, device, diagnostic products and treatment regimens intended for human use.

The Scope of Clinical Research in India

Availability of a large drug-native patient population, well-trained medical professionals, sophisticated technological infrastructures and development in alternative medicines has made India an attractive destination for conducting global clinical trials.

India has been involved in clinical research for the past many years and is now on its way to becoming a major hub for it. The billion dollar industry is already witnessing high demand for qualified professionals.. Clinical research makes an interesting career option with a great scope for professional growth.

Market Potential

Clinical Research sector is booming day by day and in this perspective of globalization the demand of Clinical Research Professional has increased tremendously. A profession in Clinical Research is among the top ten millennium professions according to a recent US survey. The size of the Clinical Research market in India is growing at 40% and is estimated to grow to around US$4.5 billion. According to a Survey the country would needs around 2, 00,000 professionals in the Clinical Research industry in the coming years. In order to cater to the need, ICBio offers different skill development program which is primarily targeted towards executing all the job functions of a Contract/Clinical Research Organization.



Career Prospects

Professional career prospects in Clinical Research include either in Pharmaceutical or Bio Tech industry, CRO (Contract Research Organization) or SMO (Site Management Organization) or Hospitals (Sites) conducting clinical trials . The designation includes the functions of Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Research Associate, Clinical Trial Analyst/Research Scientist, Clinical Data Coordinator, Regulatory Affairs Manager , Clinical Project Manager, Medical Writer , QA/QC Associate, Data Manager / Biostatistician , Drug Safety Associate , Business Development Manager. The students from Medical or allied Health sciences background has prospects of growing as Investigator or Pharmacist with lucrative salaries and excellent growth prospects.