Lecture Notes: Interview Questions for CRA Position

Introduction

• Importance of the concept over memorization in interview questions.
• Emphasis on self-starting and resourcefulness in CRA positions.
• Encouragement to like, subscribe, comment, and share content.

Key Interview Questions Discussed

1. Working Without Direction:

   • Question: Describe a situation where you had to work without much supervision and how you handled it.
   • Purpose: Assess self-starting ability and resourcefulness.
   • Key Points:
     • Importance of being proactive and utilizing SOPs.
     • Ability to draw upon previous experiences.

2. Clarifying Eligibility Criteria:

   • Question: Provide an example of clarifying a PI's critical eligibility criteria for a trial.
   • Key Points:
     • Real-life example involving ECG QTcF criteria.
     • Resulted in preventing a protocol deviation.

3. Eligibility Concerns Without Protocol Indication:

   • Question: Describe a concern about patient eligibility when the protocol was not specific.
   • Key Points:
     • Example involving history of malignant cancer.
     • Required documentation and consultation with medical monitor.

4. Adverse Event Assessment:

   • Question: Provide an example of needing to clarify a PI's assessment of an adverse event.
   • Key Points:
     • Example of elevated pancreatic enzymes and careful handling.
     • Emphasis on real-life experience and documentation.

5. Clarifying Study Endpoint Assessment:

   • Question: Provide an example where you had to clarify a PI's assessment of a study endpoint.
   • Key Points:
     • Example of disagreement on disease stability vs. partial remission.
     • Importance of documenting discussions.

6. Flawed Process Discovery:

   • Question: Give an example of discovering a flawed process affecting patient care or data collection.
   • Key Points:
     • Example of lab result signing and upload delays.
     • Solution involved improving document upload processes.

Conclusion

• Interview questions focus on real-life experiences and thinking frameworks.
• Emphasis on having substantial experience and understanding of CRA roles.
• Encouragement to engage with content by liking, subscribing, commenting, and sharing.