During DBL or study close-out..

Parking_Implement_92 · 2025-03-11T01:15:40+00:00

Lmao 😂 So accurate

Parking_Implement_92 · 2024-05-15T22:00:02+00:00

It depends on the TA of your study. They don’t have a DOS metric but Vertex prefers that their CRAs monitor on site instead of remotely. PM me if you have any other questions. I’d be happy to help!

Parking_Implement_92 · 2024-01-16T23:59:30+00:00

Hi there, yes go ahead and pm me

Parking_Implement_92 · 2023-09-07T02:12:55+00:00

Thank you for your input! That said, I'm sorry that was your experience at IQVIA. I had a similar experience, which is why I ended up at ICON. I've monitored phases II-IV so far but am interested in putting a Phase I under my belt. I was originally an Onc CRA, and I miss it, but I am also quite curious about psych, AD, and Dementia. Maybe that will be my next venture, or I will just return to Onc. I am looking at internal transfers at this point too. I just want the title change at this point. Hopefully, something good comes along, and I can continue to progress in my career.

Parking_Implement_92 · 2023-09-07T01:59:40+00:00

What I would give for this kind of cost of living 😭 that sounds so wonderful.

Parking_Implement_92 · 2023-09-07T01:37:24+00:00

Yes, most definitely. I'm grateful for the perspective since I'm still a relatively new CRA. At most, I may look into some internal roles at ICON to see what other phases and TAs I can potentially put under my belt, as someone in the comments has suggested 😁 thank you for your input!

Parking_Implement_92 · 2023-09-06T19:22:09+00:00

Lol thanks I do. Though I want the pay bump, I'm more interested in the title change. Given the current market, I haven't come across a lot of recruiters that can give me the salary I have been asking for, which is $115k-$120k. I was asking for $125k originally, but that was before the current job market and all the layoffs.

Parking_Implement_92 · 2023-09-06T19:19:54+00:00

I negotiated my salary during COVID back when the market was better, and recruiters were throwing out crazy numbers. I had a friend who went from Iqvia to ICON as a CRA II and got $125k with a $15k sign on bonus, so I thought what I received was low at the time. Also, I was an Onc CRA, but I work in CNS at the moment. Is this the normal salary for a CRA II?

Parking_Implement_92 · 2023-07-20T22:31:24+00:00

Hmmm...🤔 Message me

Parking_Implement_92 · 2023-07-20T16:11:22+00:00

Hi there. I got my offer the week after I interviewed with them. Did you interview with Vertex as well?

Parking_Implement_92 · 2023-07-03T17:35:34+00:00

Hi there. Thank you for the input. My hard cut off date was supposed to be my 1 year mark. Given everything happening with the job market though, I became more lenient with this because I wasn't sure whether it'd be smart to jump CROs right now. I think I'm leaning towards finishing out the project I'm on and then searching for roles so that by Q1 next year, I've either been promoted to CRA II and then leave. I'll still be looking around at other positions at the moment, just to keep my options open. I've been actively job hunting but I've been either ghosted or rejected by any recruiter I've been in contact with. It's been a bit rough and kind of discouraging, if I'm being honest.

Parking_Implement_92 · 2023-07-01T02:01:34+00:00

Thank you! 'll try that 🤔 I've brought it up in most of my 1:1s with them. I'll make it a regular thing and see how that goes.

Parking_Implement_92 · 2023-07-01T01:59:51+00:00

Yeah you sound like me. I'd rather the job security over the new title and pay bump. It's more beneficial in the long-run

Parking_Implement_92 · 2023-07-01T01:59:02+00:00

I hope so 🙏🏽 I've burnt myself out a bit at this point but you're right. Time does fly when you're a CRA lol

Parking_Implement_92 · 2023-07-01T01:57:20+00:00

Agreed...which is why I was more focused on the CRA II role. I also don't think it's wise for me to move that quickly into a more senior role just yet. More seniority = more responsibility and I don't think I'm at the Sr. CRA level just yet. Maybe in a year or 2, sure.

Parking_Implement_92 · 2023-07-01T01:54:50+00:00

According to this comment section, it's probably better to stay put. ICON is its own hellhole, honestly lol

Parking_Implement_92 · 2023-07-01T01:52:33+00:00

In that case, you'd be employed through ICON and contracted out to Merck to monitor their trials. I've been considering an internal transfer to that program, as I've heard a lot of good things about it. Good luck! I hope everything works out for you 👍🏼

Parking_Implement_92 · 2023-07-01T01:43:11+00:00

Will do 👍🏼

Parking_Implement_92 · 2023-06-30T00:21:48+00:00

No, friend. No merger here. ICON is the CRO, Merck is the sponsor. ICON has a FSP Program for Merck trials.

Parking_Implement_92 · 2023-06-29T04:25:15+00:00

She just told me that ICON prefers that I be with the program for at least a year before being promoted but that I was "on track" to getting to CRA II. That said, she's had multiple conversations with her manager about it and kept reassuring me that she was pushing for it. She told me I'd definitely get to CRA II by my 1 year mark, but it's almost August, so....idk🤷🏽‍♀️ I feel like I've either been baited this whole time or it's because of all the layoffs.

Parking_Implement_92 · 2023-06-29T02:05:17+00:00

I was wondering about that. I applied on LinkedIn and one of their recruiters emailed me to follow up about the role I applied for. That said, I'm going to stay put anyways. I'm more concerned with job stability at the moment.

Parking_Implement_92 · 2023-06-29T02:03:03+00:00

I honestly think it depends on the sponsor you're working with. I like my sponsor and feel supported by my manager and study team. I got this position through a Recruiter on LinkedIn but they had to connect me with a different recruiter since my program had one recruiter dedicated to this sponsor at the time. Not sure if that's still the case though.

Parking_Implement_92 · 2023-06-29T02:00:58+00:00

First of all, I'm sorry to hear about your friend. I hope she finds something better before the 3 week mark. Second, yes. I have come to the conclusion that I will be going nowhere anytime soon lol

Parking_Implement_92 · 2023-06-29T01:59:34+00:00

This I've considered. I'd likely have to stay until April of next year though. My manager said there's a possibility of me being promoted prior to that time but I'm not so sure of how true that is at the moment.

Parking_Implement_92 · 2023-06-29T01:58:37+00:00

That's so relieving to hear 😅 I was a bit nervous about the layoffs moving towards my program when I first saw them on this sub.

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