INR 3.5 Lacs to INR 5.5 Lacs PA
INR Over USD 261 billion
25 lac position globally
ICRI’s 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.
M.Sc. Clinical Research consists of various human experiments and studies. It is a broad concept with various components, such as clinical research activities, drug management research, drug manufacturing, determining the right dosages of medications for human consumption, and the effects of medications on the human body, among others.
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. MSc Clinical Research distance learning options are also available for students who require flexibility.
The comprehensive curriculum enhances the avenues available to students when they step into the industry, offering faster career scope in MSc Clinical Research.
The mix of Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Medical Writing, and Pharmacovigilance curriculum along with the Management Module and Soft Skills in the course ensures a head start to move up the corporate ladder faster. The broad scope in clinical research ensures graduates are well-prepared for diverse roles in the industry.
The global clinical trials market size was estimated at over $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 from 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, Phase II and Phase I.
These rules have brought India's regulatory framework on par with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) norms and now India is 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.
Principal Investigators / Co-investigator / Medical Advisor / Drug Developers / Regulatory Affairs Manager / Clinical Research Physician.
Medical Writers / Clinical Research Associates / Site coordinators / Clinical Research Manager / Drug Development Associates / Clinical Data Management / Pharmacovigilance Executive / Clinical Trial analyst / Drug Reviewer / Drug Safety Physician & many more.
Business Development / Clinical Project Management / Clinical Research Management / Regulatory Affairs.
To monitor clinical trials, ensure compliance with the clinical trial protocol, checks clinical sites activities, make on-site visits, CRFs.
Conduct BA/BE studies, writing / revising SOP, review of protocols, investigators brochures, ICF & CRFs Protocol, CRF & ICF preparations plans and conduct of BA/BEIEC/IRB affairs-GC.
Provide safety & protection while collecting & managing the study data.
Design, study & predict the seriousness of the disease, evaluate new treatments and effectiveness of medication, participate in research design, data collection, choosing & implementing appropriate methodologies, interpreting the results.
Review & registration of documents, evaluation of technical data, liaison with regulatory authorities.
Conduct audits for regulatory function within the trial department to assure compliance with GLP/GCP in accordance with established FDA regulations and company policies & standard operating procedures.
Manage, supervise, train, mentor clinical research staff, approve investigator’s study, budget & contract, review & approve regulatory documents, develop a protocol, approve CRFs, review study data.
Identify potential clients, establish business relations, responsible for meeting new clients, following up on leads, market research.
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, participate in training on drug safety issues & another task under drug safety.
Documentation, manuscripts, abstracts, external communication tools. Clinical Data Manager: Ensures the accuracy & consistency of data prepared for regulatory bodies for reporting purposes.
Auditors, Quality Assurance, Patents & IP Related positions.
Serum Institute Of India, Panacea Biotech Ltd, GlaxoSmithKline, Bharat Serums
Excel Lifesciences, Clinigene, IQVIA, PARAXEL, Panacea
Apollo, Max, Fortis, etc.
Accenture, TCS, Cognizant, etc.
Cipla, Novartis, Ranbaxy
Abbott Laboratories, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis AG, Siemens Healthineers, General Electric
AIMS, BAMC, Maula AZAD, Mahavir Medical College
Biotique, Lakme, Sugar Cosmetics, Mama Earth