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The I.A.M. Research & Wellness Foundation proudly presents our second guest speaker, Dr. Mugilraj PharmD, MS (Clinical Research) Clinical Research & Regulatory Affairs Professional CSRS Academy Ambassador
About our Guest Speaker:

Dr. Mugilraj Sekar is a clinical research and regulatory affairs professional with experience supporting early- and late-phase clinical trials across oncology, medical devices, and FDA-regulated development pathways. Working within GxP-regulated environments, he has contributed to safety audits, protocol oversight, patient enrollment and monitoring, and the implementation of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards across global research settings.

Workforce Readiness in Clinical Research: Closing the Education-to-Industry Gap

Description:

The clinical research industry is facing a workforce crisis — and the bottleneck isn’t funding or innovation. It’s preparedness.

In this webinar, we explore why academic preparation alone is not enough to succeed in clinical research, and what it truly takes to become workforce-ready in today’s highly regulated environment.

You will learn:

1.Why there are 7 open roles for every experienced Clinical Research Coordinator
2.How trial growth (12%) is outpacing workforce growth (9%) — and what that means
3.The three core drivers of the workforce shortage: Access, Awareness, and Alignment
4.Why academic degrees do not equal operational readiness
5.The foundational role of GCP, ICH literacy, and regulatory workflows
6.What sponsors and CROs actually look for in entry-level candidates
7.Why documentation integrity (“If it’s not documented, it didn’t happen”) is critical
8.The importance of hands-on exposure: protocol interpretation, AE/SAE documentation, monitoring preparation
9.How vendor literacy (EDC, CTMS, eSource platforms) reduces onboarding friction
10.The role of mentorship, shadowing, and intentional networking in career acceleration

This session is part of I AM Research & Wellness Foundation’s mission to build research-ready communities from the ground up through education, mentorship, and ethical infrastructure development.

To learn more or partner with us, visit: https://aim4health.org