A<unk>  <unk> , also called a<unk>  monitor or trial monitor, is a health-care professional who performs many activities related to medical<unk> , particularly<unk>  trials.<unk> s work in various settings, such as pharmaceutical companies, medical<unk>  institutes and government agencies. Depending on the jurisdiction, different education and certification requirements may be necessary to practice as a<unk> . The main tasks of the<unk>  are defined by good<unk>  practice guidelines for monitoring<unk>  trials, such as those elaborated by the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use. A<unk>  would subsequently grow into a Feasibility Leader, Study Start up Leader, Project Manager, and Project Director at a Pharmaceutical company or a contract<unk>  organization. A<unk>  is usually required to possess an academic degree in Life Sciences and needs to have a good knowledge of good<unk>  practice and local regulations.
Clinical research associate
Clinical investigator
Hospital volunteer
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Biomedical scientist
Personal health record
Clinical trial portal
Clinical trials unit