The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) today announces CSL as the newest member of ACRP’s Partners Advancing the Clinical Research Workforce™.
ACRP’s Partners Advancing the Clinical Research Workforce™ is a multi-stakeholder collaborative of clinical research industry leaders who are committed to building a diverse, research-ready clinical research workforce.
Member organizations–including sponsors, CROs, investigator sites, academic institutions, regulatory agencies, and more–provide strategic direction and support for breaking down barriers and building bridges for entry into the clinical research profession through several key initiatives, including:
- Informing and influencing industry understanding of the challenges and opportunities in clinical research workforce development through thought leadership (More >)
- Setting and supporting standards for workforce competencies (More >)
- Developing resources for industry stakeholders to build awareness and recruit early talent into the clinical research profession (More >)
- Spearheading and supporting novel programs to drive prospective clinical research professionals to the workforce (More >)
“Building a larger, more diverse workforce is imperative to the existence, quality, and efficiency of clinical research and the inclusion of more diverse clinical trial participants,” says Susan Landis, ACRP Executive Director. “We are grateful for the support of our consortium members and their leadership in helping break down barriers to entry in the clinical research workforce and creating fundamental change in industry recruiting and retention strategies.”
“Great partnerships create measurable impacts for both partners, and CSL is proud to be a member of the Partners Advancing the Clinical Research Workforce collaborative,” says Diana Lanchoney, Vice President of Clinical Development Operations at CSL. “People are our greatest asset, and we are excited to support the ACRP’s efforts to promote the development of a diverse and prepared workforce.”
About CSL
CSL (ASX:CSL; USOTC:CSLLY) is a global biotechnology company with a dynamic portfolio of lifesaving medicines, including those that treat haemophilia and immune deficiencies, vaccines to prevent influenza, and therapies in iron deficiency and nephrology. Since our start in 1916, we have been driven by our promise to save lives using the latest technologies. Today, CSL – including our three businesses: CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor – provides lifesaving products to patients in more than 100 countries and employs 32,000 people. Our unique combination of commercial strength, R&D focus and operational excellence enables us to identify, develop and deliver innovations so our patients can live life to the fullest. For inspiring stories about the promise of biotechnology, visit CSLBehring.com/Vita and follow us on Twitter.com/CSL. For more information about CSL, visit www.CSL.com.
About ACRP
From new clinical research professionals just starting out to industry veterans who are looking for ways to move ahead in their career, the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) is where success starts – and grows. With more than 16,500 global members, ACRP is the strongest advocate for clinical research professionals – amplifying their voice throughout the research industry and elevating their position by providing gold-standard education, rigorous certification, and strong community connections. Founded in 1976, ACRP is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission is to promote excellence in clinical research and whose vision is that clinical research is performed ethically, responsibly, and professionally everywhere in the world. Follow ACRP on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more and join ACRP by visiting acrpnet.org. Advancing People Advancing Health™
