One role. Countless responsibilities.
By Daniela Proaño Miranda (Senior Research Professional / Southern Europe Lead)
These are the activities that Research Professionals and Study Coordinators may be involved in over the course of a clinical trial.
Looking at them together, I'm always struck by how difficult this work is to describe in a single job title.
Coordination, patient-facing activities, vendor management, data-related tasks, training, documentation, communication, problem-solving, regulatory requirements, planning and prioritisation. Often all at the same time.
The Expertise Behind Trial Execution
We sometimes talk about these activities individually. But when viewed as a whole, they reveal the amount of knowledge, adaptability and professional judgement that trial execution requires.
Making the Invisible Visible
Making that work visible was one of the reasons I created this slide.
Let's Continue the Conversation
Curious to hear from fellow Research Professionals and Study Coordinators: what part of the role do you think is most often overlooked? Get in touch and share your perspective.