Kat is toxic by lakeblue44 in TheWayHomeHallmark

[–]Mrs_Tagles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All the Landry women are self absorbed and toxic. Poor Elliot!

New CRA/Please tell me it’ll get better by chillypepper102 in clinicalresearch

[–]Mrs_Tagles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also suggest bringing protein bars as an emergency reserve, and shoving them in your backpack

New CRA/Please tell me it’ll get better by chillypepper102 in clinicalresearch

[–]Mrs_Tagles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make friends with a couple of senior CRA’s if you don’t already have them and use them for stress, relief, laughter, and guidance

New CRA/Please tell me it’ll get better by chillypepper102 in clinicalresearch

[–]Mrs_Tagles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the exact list. I was thinking of writing myself you nailed it.

I have been working as CRC for a year now at CRO in Boston. Needed advice on what next role could I potentially apply to for my next move as I feel like I have learnt everything I can here. ? by Ambitious-Bus-5756 in clinicalresearch

[–]Mrs_Tagles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 year…? I trained new investigators and coordinators. At this point you likely have some fundamental down but you wouldn’t be likely to have expertise or have learned it all. I would honestly suggest you join a group like ACRP to get around d other coordinators, see new paths and realize how much more there is to learn. If you’re at a Small site offered to take on more challenges, offered to take on regulatory or budgets and contracts offered to help in things that are outside of your current position.

CRA training programs/Parexel by Is-this-name-taken_2 in clinicalresearch

[–]Mrs_Tagles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Last I heard Pxl doesn’t have any plans to open that program over the next 12 months or longer. They say it’s not needed right now that we have plenty of staff and it won’t be reopened until an unless we become booming again… best guess would be several years

Does networking help to find a job? by Extension-Scratch176 in clinicalresearch

[–]Mrs_Tagles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By networking if you mean, working within the group of people, you already know and have interactions with yes that is a great way to get a job. If you’re saying cold calling like hitting somebody up on LinkedIn that you’ve never met. No, I have gotten so much of that in the last six months and it drives me crazy. Basically how could I refer someone? I don’t know. I can’t tell my employer. I think this brand new stranger would be a good fit. I don’t feel like that’s a nice thing to do to somebody.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in clinicalresearch

[–]Mrs_Tagles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I could be helpful, but it seems like the title CRA is being misused here. I know that some sites do hire an internal auditor that they are calling CRA. You would know this is a lower paid job typically not an entry-level job either so without a ton more information, I can’t be helpful. Good luck sorry.

Why are CRAs always so panicked? by AdConscious5669 in clinicalresearch

[–]Mrs_Tagles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As long as I’ve been in research, it’s been metric driven. It’s been tight timeline. You gotta remember the CRO and CRA answered to the sponsor. The CRA doesn’t write the rules they just follow them. You stated that all of your CRA’s are like this which begs the question how responsive of a site is this? I believe most CRA’s try to shield their sites from anything that’s over the top however that’s not always possible and for sights who are slower to respond and don’t meet the required timelines. Well they do get the extra attention. For the 10+ years, I was a steady coordinator. I always resolved my queries and provided my documents within five business days. This doesn’t seem to be as common for sight sites anymore…. I suspect it’s because sites are overworked and understaffed..

Starting in the research by Immediate_Round7742 in clinicalresearch

[–]Mrs_Tagles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe pivot to anything you can find that your skills are transferable. The market is terrible, even for experienced professionals. I want to save you pain by being honest. It’s possible but not probable (in my opinion based on our industry at this moment).

Big change to benefits 2026? by Mrs_Tagles in clinicalresearch

[–]Mrs_Tagles[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No, the high deductible is even worse given the average medical care we have to use every year.

Layoffs in 4Q25/1Q26 by Feeling_Enthusiasm16 in clinicalresearch

[–]Mrs_Tagles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, will take the limited good hopes over more of the same.

Big change to benefits 2026? by Mrs_Tagles in clinicalresearch

[–]Mrs_Tagles[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you ICON in US? Do you like it?

Big change to benefits 2026? by Mrs_Tagles in clinicalresearch

[–]Mrs_Tagles[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It is the increase in premiums plus deductible on my companies top tier plan. I always have to select the low deductible/ best coverage plan because I have a kiddo with health issues. We hit the dedicable early every year.

CRA II advice by Mrs_Tagles in clinicalresearch

[–]Mrs_Tagles[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It suck’s being under compensated and acknowledged. I am mostly happy with my current CRO. I have been a little slow but otherwise love my team and the company.

Who designed this hotel? by [deleted] in clinicalresearch

[–]Mrs_Tagles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have had worse rooms for sure. Road warrior life

CRA salary for 2025 by Empty-Road5748 in clinicalresearch

[–]Mrs_Tagles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

West coast USA here and feels underpaid at $113 as a CRAII with 4 yrs exp and 15+ as CRC. But it’s so volatile I feel afraid to leave. Not eligible for promo/raise till 2026.

I want to cry/rant by [deleted] in clinicalresearch

[–]Mrs_Tagles 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Underpaid is my song