The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) today announces UpTrials as the newest member of ACRP’s Partners Advancing the Clinical Research Workforce™, a multi-stakeholder collaborative of clinical research industry leaders who are committed to building a diverse, research-ready clinical research workforce.
“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 Chief Executive Officer. “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.”
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 Setting and supporting standards for workforce competencies
- Developing resources for industry stakeholders to build awareness and recruit early talent into the clinical research profession
- Spearheading and supporting novel programs to drive prospective clinical research professionals to the workforce
“We need to dramatically increase our investment into the clinical research workforce today, to sustain clinical development tomorrow,” says Renuka Agarwal, UpTrials Founder and CEO. “UpTrials improves job discovery and hiring for the research workforce and partners with training organizations in our industry to ensure that these job seekers are receiving the support they need to be successful.”
About UpTrials
UpTrials is an AI enabled platform to improve staffing and workforce productivity for the clinical research workforce. Their core product is a clinical research talent marketplace that algorithmically matches pre-screened job seekers with jobs from sites, CROs and sponsors on research specific criteria.
If you are a job seeker interested in using UpTrials to find your next clinical research job, create a profile today at app.uptrials.com. If you are an employer interested in using UpTrials to hire, email the team today at info@uptrials.com.
About ACRP
With more than 20,000 members, the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) is the only non-profit solely dedicated to representing, supporting, and advocating for clinical research professionals. ACRP supports individuals and life science organizations globally by providing community, education, and credentialing programs. 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, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more and join ACRP by visiting acrpnet.org. Advancing People Advancing Health™
