Study Start-Up Specialist IBP

Why become a Study Start-Up (SSU) Specialist?

Clinical research is one of the fastest growing industries globally at 6-8% increase every year. The Study Start-Up (SSU) Specialists or sometimes referred to as Initiation Clinical Site Managers (iCSM) function as a subject matter expert on all SSU-related activities and their role is to oversee and lead SSU activities in collaboration with other clinical research positions. They are also in charge of SSU process improvement and patient recruitment strategies. This role is the equivalent of a Clinical Research Associate but specialises in only the beginning stages of a clinical trial before the site (hospital/clinical) is activated, and does not involve traveling. This provides great career opportunities for anyone starting new in the industry.

Starting salaries of SSU specialist are from about AU$60,000 in Australia, €30.000 in Europe, and US$55.000 in the USA. Next to great starting salaries there are fast career pathways, promotions to come within 2-3 years into professional levels, taking salaries up to AU$130,000 in Australia (excluding bonuses), €45.000 in Europe, and US$95.000 in the USA.

If you have prior qualifications in STEM/Health, you have a good chance of entering this industry as an SSU specialist.

Why choose Clueo Clinical Industry-Bridging Program (IBP)?

Our SSU Specialist Industry-Bridging Program is a holistic program that addresses all the major gaps and barriers for individuals from STEM/Health backgrounds to break-into the Clinical Research Industry as a SSU Specialist.

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In addition to Our Promise, you will have the below four (4) unmatched advantages as part of our SSU specialist Industry-Bridging Program.

Upon successful completion of this program, you will have all the competencies to enter the industry as Clinical Study Start-Up (SSU) Specialist.

What you’ll learn

You will gain the following essential knowledge and skills in our SSU Specialist IBP program:

Who is this program for?

This program is ideal for anyone who:

• has little to no industry experience
• wants to become a Clinical Study Start-Up (SSU) Specialist or Initiation Clinical Site Managers (iCSM)
• wants a guaranteed, industry endorsed qualification to break into the Clinical Research Industry

Requirements

• Tertiary education in a related science or health care discipline such as nursing.
• No prior clinical research experience is necessary to commence this course. It is advantageous, however, if you already have prior exposure or work-experience in a health- or science-related industry.
• This program is currently only available in Australia. You must have proof (working visa or Australian passport) of your eligibility to work in Australia to enroll

Duration

1. Clueo Clinical Foundation Program is a self-paced virtual training program that can be completed in approximately 3 months. You have up to 2 years to complete.
2. Clueo Clinical Career Accelerator Coaching program contains 3 components. You’ll have access to KEASE Pillars of Success on MyLEAP app for 6 months and the rest of the program until you land your first industry job. That is our promise!
3. The Industry Internship duration varies between 1-3 months, up to 2 days per week. These internships are competitive and independently assessed by and depend on our industry partner organization’s (i.e., Pharmaceutical/Biotech companies or CROs) available placements throughout the year.

Course Delivery

Once enrolled, apart from the internship, which may require you to be in the office, travel to sites and hospital visits, you can complete other program components virtually anywhere and at your own pace.

Certification

• To obtain the Certified Completion Certificate in SSU Specialist Industry-Bridging Program, you will need a score of ≥ 80% to pass all assessments and quizzes.
• You’ll have unlimited chances to take your course mini and final quizzes.
• You’ll have ONLY two (2) attempts to take the Final Assessment, which is a 2-hour exam. Failing the initial 2 attempts will result in a minimum 2-month delay before ONE (1) final attempt can be granted, during which we recommend you relearn the course materials that you have not yet mastered.

If you meet these criteria, your Certified Completion Certificate in SSU Specialist Industry-Bridging Program will be awarded after you finished the program.

Tuition

You have 3 payment options for this program:

How to enroll

We have 3 enrollment periods per year as indicated below. The exact dates are announced 30 days from enrollment date. To be notified of when the next enrollment period opens, please register your interest below.

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