ACRP 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.

The time is now. The need is urgent. Demand for clinical trials is growing faster than the clinical research professional 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.

Member organizations – who include 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 key initiatives.

ACRP Advocates for Clinical Researcher Occupation Code: On August 8, 2024, the PACRW Consortium requested the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics establish a detailed occupation code for the role of Clinical Researcher under the 29-0000 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations code, for possible revision in 2028. Read Submission Letter > Read Press Release >

ACRP Awarded NIH Grant to Strengthen U.S. Clinical Research Workforce: A two-year conference grant through the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) will support a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening and growing the U.S. clinical research professional workforce. Read Press Release >

ACRP Collaborates with the Department of Labor: We are working with the Occupational Information Network (O*NET®) to identify Clinical Research Coordinators and Medical Scientists to share detailed insights into their duties and validate their role. This initiative is a vital step toward gaining federal recognition for clinical research professionals. Read Press Release >