Career Development in Clinical Research with Chris Lewis

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Starting a career in clinical research with little or no experience can be difficult.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Equally challenging is for hiring managers to find candidates that are a cultural fit for the organization.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this interview, I invited my close friend and mentor Chris Lewis to talk about his process of attracting, hiring, and retaining talent in clinical research. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We talked about the future of the CRA role and what skills are needed to succeed in today’s marketplace.  </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Chris has over 20 years’ experience leading teams and managing clinical trials in the medical device, biotech, and pharma industry.  </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">At IntersectENT, he serves as Vice President, Clinical and is responsible for developing and managing clinical programs.  </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Chris graduated from the University of Louisiana, where he received his Bachelor's degree in Biology and an M.S. degree from George Washington University.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">During his spare time, Chris enjoys vacationing in our national parks with his family, trail running, camping, and pretty much every other outdoor activity under the sun.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Please join me in welcoming Chris Lewis on the Clinical Trial Podcast. </span></p> <p><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-lewis-4898024/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Chris Lewis</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">on LinkedIn</span></p> <p><a href="https://trainual.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Trainual software</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">for onboarding and SOP training</span></p> <p><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/B0006IU7JK/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2OYVOGNLB7WMN&dchild=1&keywords=how+to+win+friends+and+influence+peopl