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Transition into the Clinical Trials Industry
Maria Milas
Founder @ CRAConnect | Former CRA
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If you struggle to break through the door and get your first job in clinical trials, this is your course.

This program is designed specifically for aspiring Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) or entry-level professionals who struggle to land that first job in the clinical trials industry. Getting that first job in the clinical research industry shouldn't feel that hard.

For sure, you've spent months applying to jobs on LinkedIn without any success. That's because you have to target the right people, apply to the right opportunities, with the right messaging. Otherwise, your application will fall into oblivion.

This 6-week program is a combination of educational sessions providing you the knowledge you need to succeed in getting that first job as a clinical research professional, combined with live coaching sessions assessing your CV, your LinkedIn profile and your messaging.

  • 6-week program for career transition
  • Includes live coaching sessions
  • CV and LinkedIn guided mentorship
  • Interview preparation
  • Continuous follow-up discussions
  • Step-by-step guidance how to get your first CRA role

Each week follows with action items that will encourage you to apply the lessons learnt you are getting through this program.

What you'll learn
In just 6 weeks you'll understand why you've been struggling and you'll know what steps to take next towards that first job in clinical research.
Week 1: Understanding the clinical research industry and its different entry points
6 lessons
Week 2: Building the Required Skills & Competencies
5 lessons
Week 3: Crafting a CV & Linkedin Profile that Work
9 lessons
Week 4: Job Searching, Application Process & Networking
8 lessons
Week 5: Interviewing Process Preparation & Expectations
6 lessons
Week 6 - Next Steps
3 lessons
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Maria Milas
Maria Milas

Maria is a clinical research expert, educator, and the founder of CRAConnect — a global hub empowering Clinical Research Associates through community, education, and networking. She began her career as a Clinical Trial Assistant after transitioning from a linguistics background, and progressed into the CRA role, monitoring studies across oncology, rare diseases, cardiology, CNS, and more. After 5+ years as a CRA, she grew increasingly driven to modernize the tools and processes that shape clinical trials. This led her into the technology side of the industry, where she supported the design, development, and go-to-market strategy of clinical trial software in roles such as Solution Consultant, Subject Matter Expert, and Marketing Director.

With experience across both operations and technology, she founded CRAConnect to address a major gap in the industry: practical, modern, community-driven training for CRAs. Through CRAConnect's Academy, courses, and annual conference, Maria's mission is to elevate the CRA profession and help clinical research professionals learn the real-world skills needed to deliver better trials — and ultimately, better outcomes for patients.

129
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Who this course for
Junior CRAs & early-career ops professionals
Who want to develop stronger industry knowledge, improve communication and networking skills, and confidently grow into a full CRA role.
Professionals transitioning into clinical research
Ready to move into clinical trials and seeking a structured, practical pathway that teaches real-world monitoring, processes, and industry expectations.
Aspiring CRAs & entry-level professionals
Looking to understand the industry, strengthen foundational knowledge, and build the practical skills needed to land their first role in clinical research.
Alumni Reviews
Eleonora Brasca
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I just got my first job as a Clinical Trial Assistant!
Katarina Brankovic
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6 months later, I made it! 🤩 I'm a Pharmacovigilance Associate!!!
Nabi Nge
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I've just reached the end of week 5 of the 6-week accelerator program, and I want to take a moment to thank you for the huge impact this program has had on me. I've learned how to highlight key words on my CV without giving the wrong impression, and how to extract important job information through the learning pathways; just to name a few. This has helped me better understand what employers need and what is expected of me as an applicant. I now understand that engagement and the number of LinkedIn connections show how serious you are about your job search®. I've started actively making connections and hope to keep growing my network.
Makafui Cobby Azah
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I found the accelerator program was super informative with a lot of guides on what to do to make yourself that top notch candidate for your very first clinical research role. It was a great program! I would recommend it to anyone who wants to get their first clinical research role.
Irina Galvez
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This course was exactly what I needed! Super useful strategies, and tailored to the clinical trials industry. I now have the knowledge to plan, prepare, and go into this process with way more confidence.
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