The competition categories are reviewed annually by the Executive Steering Group to ensure we are reflecting the span of skills and competencies that make you so great at what you do.
It is important that you look at the role description and not just the category titles because titles vary from company to company. We want to ensure you get the maximum benefit from participation, by matching you with fellow participants with similar levels of responsibility.
Clinical Trial Administrator (CTA)
This category is designed to assess the required skills and competencies to be an organised and competent Clinical Trial Administrator (CTA).
Clinical Trial Administrator (CTA) – Entry guidelines and judging criteria
Aspiring and Junior Clinical Research Associate
This category is designed to challenge the ACRA’s understanding of the core aspects of the CRA responsibilities and tasks gained from ACRA training until a maximum of 6 months in a junior CRA role.
Aspiring and Junior Clinical Research Associate – Entry guidelines and judging criteria
Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
This category is designed to challenge the CRA’s understanding of the core aspects of patient safety and data integrity through rigorous site monitoring, and management.
Clinical Research Associate (CRA) – Entry guidelines and judging criteria
Project Manager (CRO)
This category is designed to challenge experienced Clinical Project Managers on their understanding of the role of the Project Manager in Clinical Research, from study award through study start to study delivery.
Project Manager (CRO) – Entry guidelines and judging criteria
Project Manager (Pharma/Biotech or Medical Device)
This category is designed to challenge experienced Clinical Project Managers on their understanding of the role of the Project Manager in Clinical Research, from study design and development of the study project plan to execution of the plan.
Project Manager (Pharma/Biotech or Medical Device) – Entry guidelines and judging criteria
Team Leader
This category is designed to assess the Team Leader’s ability to guide teams to successful outcomes.
Clinical Research Team
This category is designed to challenge the team’s understanding of the core aspects of clinical research and Good Clinical Practice. Suitable for teams of up to 4 people.
Clinical Research Team – Entry guidelines and judging criteria
Start Up
This category is designed to challenge individuals working within the Study Start Up (SSU) arena.
Start Up Team
This category is designed to challenge a Team working within the Study Start Up (SSU) arena.
Decentralised Solutions Individual of the Year
This category is designed to challenge Digital and Clinical individuals on their understanding of the importance decentralised solutions play in Clinical Research, from study design and development of relevant and appropriate solutions to execution.
Decentralised Solutions Individual of the Year – Entry guidelines and judging criteria