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Course Description
ICRI’s Executive MSc Clinical Research program is an award-winning program and is India’s first and, to date, the most sought-after program within the science fraternity.
Executive M.Sc. Clinical Research consists of various human experiments and studies. It is a broad concept with multiple components, such as clinical research activities, drug management research, drug manufacturing, determining the right dosages of medications for human consumption, and the effects of particular medicines on the human body.
The master's degree in clinical research offers an advanced study of the sub-disciplines of epidemiology, data management, and biostatistics. Along with the curriculum's theoretical components, this program also focuses on teaching students how to use their knowledge and skills in the real world.
The comprehensive curriculum enhances the avenues available to students when they step into the industry for faster career scope in Clinical Research.
The course's mix of Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Medical Writing, and Pharmacovigilance curriculum, along with a Management Module and Soft Skills, ensures a head start on moving up the corporate ladder faster.
Industry
The global clinical trials market was estimated at over USD 50.0 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 84.43 billion by 2030, with a registered CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period 2022 to 2030.
The market was further driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of making India a hub for conducting clinical trials. The large number of patients also highlights the growing demand for treatments and immunizations. Currently, 288 medicines and 106 vaccines are in various stages of development, with almost 7.0% of therapeutics in Phase IV, 21.0% in Phase III, and 43.0% 13.0%, and respectively, in Phase II and Phase I.
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These rules have brought India's regulatory framework on par with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) norms, and India is now among the top choices for global clinical trials. India's clinical trials market is expected to reach $3.15 billion by 2025, with a compounded annual growth rate of 8.7%.
A new set of rules in place since 2019 is beginning to make India an attractive destination for big pharma to conduct clinical trials in India.
Today, around 50,000 clinical research professionals are required in the clinical research industry.
What You Will Become ?
For Doctors:
Principal Investigators / Co-investigator / Medical Advisor / Drug Developers / Regulatory Affairs Manager / Clinical Research Physician.
For Paramedics, Pharmacists & Life Science Graduates:
Medical Writers / Clinical Research Associates / Site Coordinators / Clinical Research Managers / Drug Development Associates / Clinical Data Management / Pharmacovigilance Executives / Clinical Trial Analysts / Drug Reviewers / Drug Safety Physicians & many more.
For Management Professionals:
(with Life Science/Health Science background) Business Development / Clinical Project Management / Clinical Research Management / Regulatory Affairs.
Clinical Research Associates:
Monitor clinical trials, ensure compliance with the clinical trial protocol, check clinical site activities, make on-site visits, and create CRFs.
Clinical Research Investigators:
Conduct BA/BE studies, writing/revising SOP, review protocols, investigators brochures, ICF & CRFs Protocol, CRF & ICF preparations plans and conduct BA/BEIEC/IRB affairs-GC.
Study Coordinators:
Provides safety & protection while collecting & managing the study data.
Data Manager / Biostatistician:
Design, study, and predict the seriousness of the disease; evaluate new treatments and the effectiveness of medication; participate in research design and data collection; choose and implement appropriate methodologies; and interpret the results.
Regulatory Affairs Managers:
Review & registration of documents, evaluation of technical data, and liaison with regulatory authorities.
Clinical Trials Auditors:
Conduct audits for regulatory functions within the trial department to ensure compliance with GLP/GCP in accordance with established FDA regulations and company policies & standard operating procedures.
Clinical Research Managers:
Manage, supervise, train, and mentor clinical research staff; approve investigator studies, budgets, and contracts; review and approve regulatory documents; develop a protocol; approve CRFs; and review study data.
Business Development Manager:
Identify potential clients, establish business relations, meet new clients, follow up on leads, and conduct market research.
Drug Safety Associate:
Manage & relay drug safety information, maintain current knowledge of global drug safety regulations, summarize clinical safety data, write narratives with medical input, report SADRs to Regulatory Authorities, and participate in training on drug safety issues & other tasks under drug safety.
Medical Writer:
Documentation, manuscripts, abstracts, and external communication tools Clinical Data Manager: Ensures the accuracy and consistency of data prepared for regulatory bodies for reporting purposes.
Others:
Auditors, Quality Assurance, Patents & IP Related Position
Executive MSc Clinical Research
ICRI’s Executive MSc Clinical Research program is an award-winning program and is India’s first and, to date, the most sought-after program within the science fraternity.
Executive MSc Clinical Research consists of various human experiments and studies. It is a broad concept with multiple components, such as clinical research activities, drug management research, drug manufacturing, determining the right dosages of medications for human consumption, and the effects of particular medicines on the human body.
The master's degree in clinical research offers an advanced study of the sub-disciplines of epidemiology, data management, and biostatistics. Along with the curriculum's theoretical components, this program also focuses on teaching students how to use their knowledge and skills in the real world.
The comprehensive curriculum enhances the avenues available to students when they step into the industry for faster career scope in Clinical Research.
The course's mix of Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Medical Writing, and Pharmacovigilance curriculum, along with a Management Module and Soft Skills, ensures a head start on moving up the corporate ladder faster.
Where Will You Work ?
Bioengineering companies
Serum Institute Of India, Panacea Biotech Ltd, GlaxoSmithKline, Bharat Serums
CROs
Excel Lifesciences, Clinigene, IQVIA, PARAXEL, Panacea
Hospitals
Apollo, Max, Fortis etc
Life-Division of IT Companies
Accenture, TCS, Cognizant, etc
Pharma Company
Cipla, Novartis, Ranbaxy
Medical Device Companies
Abbott Laboratories, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis AG, Siemens Healthineers, General Electric
Medical Colleges
AIMS, BAMC, Maula AZAD, Mahavir Medical College,
Cosmetic Companies
Biotique, Lakme, Sugar Cosmetics, Mamaearth
