CRA TRAINING
3-Day CRA Training Seminar for Clinical Research Professionals
IGNITE YOUR POTENTIAL
CRA Training:
3-Day Seminar for Clinical Research Professionals
Transitioning from site expert to leading Clinical Research Associate.
Elevate Your Career:
From Coordinator
to CRA
An Intensive 3-Day CRA Training Seminar for Experienced Clinical Research Professionals. Master the transition with trusted expertise.
The Next Step in Your Career
You’ve put in the years. You’ve mastered the protocols. You’re the backbone of your site. Through years of managing complex protocols and ensuring patient safety, you’ve developed a specialized “site-eye” view that is invaluable to the research industry. You haven’t just mastered the workflow—you’ve perfected it.
Transitioning to a CRA role isn’t about leaving your skills behind; it’s about applying them on a broader scale to ensure data integrity across multiple sites. Our 3-day CRA Training Seminar is designed to bridge the gap between site management and regional monitoring. We provide the mentorship and interview prep you need to turn your years of hard work into a high-level career of professional autonomy and leadership.
Who is this training for?
This is not an introductory course. To ensure a high-level collaborative environment, participants must meet the following requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years of site-level clinical research experience.
- Strong foundational knowledge of ICH GCP and protocol implementation.
Lead Contributors
For this training seminar, we will have a rotating pool of instructors.
Gurpreet Singh Brar, MD, MBA
Former CRA, Team Lead, Project Manager
With a career spanning 15 years and every major global region, Gurpreet serves as Director of Clinical Development and Operations at Pfizer. Previously a Director at Global Blood Therapeutics, he brings deep expertise in oncology project management, patient retention, and the training of global site staff. His extensive background—ranging from study coordination to executive leadership—makes him an expert in navigating clinical risks.
Elizabeth Weeks-Rowe, LVN, CCRA
Clinical Site Liaison, Former Senior CRA
With over two decades of expertise, Elizabeth serves as a Clinical Site Liaison at Neumora and a staff instructor for Clinical Research Fastrack. She is a widely recognized speaker and the author of the industry-standard The CRAs Guide to Monitoring Clinical Research, along with numerous other clinical publications. Her extensive background includes senior CRA and management roles at global organizations like Merck and PPD.
Sam Chimienti, CHRC
Senior Clinical Research Associate
Sam is a Senior Clinical Research Associate at ICON Strategic Solutions with a deep foundation in clinical compliance and pediatric oncology. Previously a Senior Coordinator at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, he co-authored breakthrough oncology protocols and collaborated with leading specialists to develop innovative treatments. A graduate of Arizona State University, he uses his site-level experience to ensure clinical trial execution and protocol adherence.
Moné Brown, MS
Clinical Research Associate
With a Master’s in Regulatory Science and Psychology from Johns Hopkins, Moné brings over 19 years of clinical research and regulatory expertise to her work. Her background spans from early-phase study start-up to final FDA submissions, including tenure as a Regulatory Specialist at Kaiser Permanente and Labcorp. Moné is dedicated to mentoring new professionals and ensuring excellence in clinical trial compliance.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Advanced SDV & SDR (The CRA Mindset)
Move beyond data entry. Learn the ins and outs of Source Document Review (SDR) and Verification (SDV) through the lens of a monitor.
- Aligning site documentation with ALCOA+ standards.
- Verifying timing/frequency (e.g., supine vitals, PK intervals, fasting).
- QA of Informed Consent (ICF) versioning and state law compliance.
High-Impact Presentation & Staff Training
CRAs have the opportunity to lead. We share public speaking skills to create effective lines of communication, setting the right tone with your sites.
- Techniques for engaging site staff during SIVs.
- Relationship building as a key to presenting valuable insights.
Pre-Study Visits (PSV) & Site Initiation
Learn to look “behind the curtain.” We train you to ask the questions that sponsors care about most.
- Evaluating facilities and site infrastructure.
- Staff assessment and readiness
- Identifying patient demographics and realistic recruitment pipelines.
Executing the IMV
Preparing for and prioritizing your visits.
- Auditing the Regulatory Binder (ISF)
- Participant Safety & The ICF Deep Dive
- The art & science of writing queries.
IP Accountability & Reconciliation
Master the “Chain of Custody.” We bridge the gap between dosing and documentation.
- Ensuring consistency between IRT reports, IP shipments, and dispensation.
- Expert-level review of dosing, timing and inventory of investigational product.
The Art of the Resolution: Findings & Action Items
The best CRAs don’t just find problems—they support the team to solve them.
- Writing clear, concise follow-up letters that drive site action.
- Mastering the partnership: Moving from “policing” to “collaborating.”
- Managing Aging Action Items to meet critical KPIs.
CAREER COACHING & POST TRAINING SUPPORT
Your transition doesn’t have to end when the seminar does. We will also offer:
- Narrative Building: How to tell your story by describing your SC experience in “CRA-speak” during interviews.
- Resume and Cover Letter Optimization: Highlighting your transferable protocol, QA and IP skills.
- One-on-one Mentorship: Follow up meetings with our career assistance professionals.
- Networking Like a Pro: Update your LinkedIn presence and ensure you are networking with the right people, recruiters and industry professionals to land your next role.
WHY SHOULD I ENROLL?
The most successful CRAs in the industry are those who truly understand the site-level perspective. Your time as a CRC isn’t just a job—it’s your greatest competitive advantage when you move into monitoring.
This 3-day seminar will elevate your experience and prepare you to speak the language and harness the skills to help you land a CRA role and perform at the highest level. Hiring managers seek candidates who have the communication skills and understanding of the role and are confidenct to jump in on day one.