IAOCR Logo

Press Releases

Latest Blogs

My First Business Trip to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Personal Insight - My First Business Trip to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia By IAOCR Founder and CEO, Jacqueline Johnson North

Saudi Arabia is increasingly part of global conversations in clinical research, yet for many western professionals, the prospect of travelling to the Kingdom raises questions about unknowns. Therefore, I wanted to share my first-hand perspective and experience to support others in clinical research (and generally) who may be considering business travel to Saudi Arabia.

Read more

Why CRA Accreditation Matters - From Someone Who Has Trained CRAs for Over 20 Years

Why CRA Accreditation Matters - From Someone Who Has Trained CRAs for Over 20 Years!

If you’ve spent any time in a CRO, you know one universal truth: CRAs make or break a study. CRAs fill many roles. They are the face of the sponsor, the partner to the site, and the first line of defence for protocol compliance and patient safety. During my time as a Director of Clinical Training, I saw first-hand how often CRA competence was assumed based on job titles, years in the role, or a long list of internal training completions.

Read more

Image of doctor treating a child patient

Clinical Compliance and Business Operational Excellence - Why Clinical Research Sites Need Both to Truly Excel

Clinical trial sites operate at the intersection of science, ethics, business, and patient care. While the primary mission is to protect participant safety and generate high-quality data to accelerate the development of new treatments and medicines, long-term success depends on more than scientific rigour alone.

Read more

My First Business Trip to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Personal Insight - My First Business Trip to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia By IAOCR Founder and CEO, Jacqueline Johnson North

Saudi Arabia is increasingly part of global conversations in clinical research, yet for many western professionals, the prospect of travelling to the Kingdom raises questions about unknowns. Therefore, I wanted to share my first-hand perspective and experience to support others in clinical research (and generally) who may be considering business travel to Saudi Arabia.

Read more

Why CRA Accreditation Matters - From Someone Who Has Trained CRAs for Over 20 Years

Why CRA Accreditation Matters - From Someone Who Has Trained CRAs for Over 20 Years!

If you’ve spent any time in a CRO, you know one universal truth: CRAs make or break a study. CRAs fill many roles. They are the face of the sponsor, the partner to the site, and the first line of defence for protocol compliance and patient safety. During my time as a Director of Clinical Training, I saw first-hand how often CRA competence was assumed based on job titles, years in the role, or a long list of internal training completions.

Read more

Image of doctor treating a child patient

Clinical Compliance and Business Operational Excellence - Why Clinical Research Sites Need Both to Truly Excel

Clinical trial sites operate at the intersection of science, ethics, business, and patient care. While the primary mission is to protect participant safety and generate high-quality data to accelerate the development of new treatments and medicines, long-term success depends on more than scientific rigour alone.

Read more

My First Business Trip to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Personal Insight - My First Business Trip to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia By IAOCR Founder and CEO, Jacqueline Johnson North

Saudi Arabia is increasingly part of global conversations in clinical research, yet for many western professionals, the prospect of travelling to the Kingdom raises questions about unknowns. Therefore, I wanted to share my first-hand perspective and experience to support others in clinical research (and generally) who may be considering business travel to Saudi Arabia.

Read more

Why CRA Accreditation Matters - From Someone Who Has Trained CRAs for Over 20 Years

Why CRA Accreditation Matters - From Someone Who Has Trained CRAs for Over 20 Years!

If you’ve spent any time in a CRO, you know one universal truth: CRAs make or break a study. CRAs fill many roles. They are the face of the sponsor, the partner to the site, and the first line of defence for protocol compliance and patient safety. During my time as a Director of Clinical Training, I saw first-hand how often CRA competence was assumed based on job titles, years in the role, or a long list of internal training completions.

Read more

Image of doctor treating a child patient

Clinical Compliance and Business Operational Excellence - Why Clinical Research Sites Need Both to Truly Excel

Clinical trial sites operate at the intersection of science, ethics, business, and patient care. While the primary mission is to protect participant safety and generate high-quality data to accelerate the development of new treatments and medicines, long-term success depends on more than scientific rigour alone.

Read more