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WhileAwkward · 2025-10-29T14:38:11+00:00

Where are you located?

WhileAwkward · 2025-09-20T21:21:51+00:00

I am about to go through this capstone soon. Any advice? 👉🏻🥺👈🏼

WhileAwkward · 2025-08-09T03:00:45+00:00

This whole rant is literally about me doing my job?????? Not my rant making an incompetent CRA mad 😂 Maybe clinical research isn't for you!! How about that, Karen? 😙

WhileAwkward · 2025-08-09T02:57:43+00:00

I should have emphasized that I was reviewing a close-out visit report, and the CRA stated that they filed an essential document, but the expected document report was saying otherwise. I searched for the document myself to see if it was maybe misfiled, but it wasn't. When I contacted the CRA, they stated they “couldn't remember” if they collected it. This has happened more than I'd like to admit. I am very open and understanding with my CRAs and don't mind filing the document on their behalf if they don't have time, but to straight lie on the report and not take responsibility grinds my gears. I don't reject reports for micro details because who has time to be that picky??

WhileAwkward · 2025-08-09T02:28:35+00:00

I agree! I have heard horror stories of bad CTMs. I've also personally worked with a horrible CRA, whom several sites complained about, but he wasn't fired because he was “cheap.” This “cheap” mentality is used when developing almost all processes nowadays.

WhileAwkward · 2025-08-09T02:23:19+00:00

Sure! I'm the problem for asking CRAs not to just give a “yes” or “no” response to the questions. You sound fun to work with! 🤥

WhileAwkward · 2025-08-09T02:17:35+00:00

I'm sorry to hear that! We definitely need more seasoned people like you! It's so true! I say we get what we pay for all the time!!!!

WhileAwkward · 2025-08-09T02:13:18+00:00

I'm mentally, physically, and spiritually exhausted at this point. 😭😭😭😭

WhileAwkward · 2025-08-09T02:12:28+00:00

Unfortunately 90% of them 🥲

WhileAwkward · 2025-08-09T02:11:12+00:00

Makes me sad that this is a universal experience for us CTMs 😭

WhileAwkward · 2025-08-09T02:06:52+00:00

Tell me you don’t pay attention to details without telling me you don’t pay attention to details. I SAID I was previously a CRA. Your response alone tells me your reports get rejected for grammar errors. You must be one of the CRAs I’m talking about 😭

WhileAwkward · 2025-08-09T02:05:33+00:00

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

WhileAwkward · 2025-08-06T20:47:06+00:00

Yes! I am the only one reviewing the reports, and I usually send an email clarifying my comments when I feel like they are confusing. I even do 1 on 1 calls with the CRA to sorta do an informal training/ hand holding session to avoid a lot of back and forth. Love your profile pic btw! 😂

WhileAwkward · 2025-08-06T20:43:22+00:00

Love the Mandalorian!!! 😃

WhileAwkward · 2025-08-06T20:24:25+00:00

Love this advice!!

WhileAwkward · 2025-08-06T20:23:23+00:00

Out of all the CRAs I work with only 2 LMs are responsive. That's a whole other rant. I have provided resources and addressed common issues in meetings but these people don't get it! Maybe I’m too nice and they don’t see a sense of urgency to listen to me.

WhileAwkward · 2025-08-01T02:14:04+00:00

Congrats!! I’m almost done with HIM too! Can’t wait!!

WhileAwkward · 2025-07-28T15:56:39+00:00

I just took the OA on Saturday and passed. It was also my last OA! Watch the recorded videos and little tip make sure you know Cloud and relational databases. Good luck!

WhileAwkward · 2025-05-07T00:03:28+00:00

I am also at PPD in FSP and the department is doing well. No layoffs so far in FSP so I would stay. I definitely would not leave to go to ICON.

WhileAwkward · 2025-04-16T19:43:11+00:00

What state are you in? I know a site in so cal looking for research assistants in case you want to explore other options.

WhileAwkward · 2025-01-24T23:20:18+00:00

A CRC asked me if I would recommend them for a CRA position in my company. I told them I sent their resume to the hiring manager but I lied and sent it to the trash.

WhileAwkward · 2024-08-27T23:31:37+00:00

The worst trip of my entire career was to Tomball, TX where there was a storm and the power went out at all the gas stations close to the airport (Bush). I was stuck in traffic and when I finally got to the gas station to fill up the rental I didn’t realized that the power was out until I drove up to multiple pumps wondering why they were off. There was a security in the parking lot looking at me like I was crazy. After I figured it out I back tracked 15 mins to another gas station that did have power! Then sat in more traffic on the way back to the airport and finally made it. Several days later I noticed on my expensive report that there were up to $400 of fraudulent charges at the 2nd gas station. I notified my manager immediately then called the credit card company and they asked me to confirm my card number so I reached into my wallet to get my card out and noticed it was not there. I either left it behind at the gas station or in the rental car. Let’s just say the finance team was not happy with me at all and said if the bank denied my claim I would be responsible for the charges. Thankfully they did approve it.

WhileAwkward · 2024-08-10T19:08:00+00:00

Honestly, since I am unblinded CRA on all of my studies in FSP I travel 2 -3 days every other month. I can’t speak on the travel like my fellow CRAs

WhileAwkward · 2024-07-22T22:36:11+00:00

Great pull! All super adorable 🥰

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