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大家好，我是临研圈内容合作官Jesse，同时也是一名PM。

今天想和大家分享一篇文章，文章是一名老外写的，讲得是在澳大利亚，SCRA是如何升任PM的。

虽然国情有别，但文章中所谈及到的一些升职要点是相通的。

下面是访谈原文，简单翻译后分享给大家，希望能给到想要升职的小伙伴们一些帮助。

如果你发现自己正处于临床项目经理(CPM)角色的入口，下一步要做什么呢？受医疗行业的竞争格局影响，跨越门槛进入CPM的角色可能是相当具有挑战性的。如果你成功地转岗为项目经理，你必须深入了解在澳大利亚作为临床项目经理，追求完美的职业生涯所需要的技能和经验，并看看你是否适合转岗。我们招聘了无数CPM人员，在这篇文章中，我们将与你分享知识，帮助你在职业生涯中做出正确的选择。If you can now see yourself standing at the threshold of moving into a Clinical Project Manager (CPM) role. So, what does taking that next step involve? The competitive landscape of the medical industry means that crossing that brink into a CPM position can be quite challenging. If you’re looking to do so successfully, it is essential to gain an insight into the skills and experience needed to pursue a gratifying career as a Clinical Project Manager in Australia, and to see if that promotion suits you. We’ve recruited for countless CPM roles over the years, and in this blog we’ll share our knowledge with you to help you make the right move in your career.

Q：为什么CRA想要转岗成为项目经理？

我们帮助过许多高级CRA成功地过渡到CPM角色。我们喜欢问的一个问题是，为什么他们想要迈出这一步，转岗到一个更复杂的职位？以下是我们收集到的最主要的原因，其中一些可能与你有关：We have helped many Senior CRAs transition successfully into a CPM role. One of the questions we like to ask, is why they are looking to take the leap and secure a promotion into a more complex role? Here are the top reasons we have come across, some of which you may relate to:

1、出差少

CRA监查不同的试验地点，这意味着工作需要经常出差。早出晚归、航班延误是很常见的，对许多人来说，这可能会对他们的工作和生活平衡造成长期的负面影响，并给家庭生活带来压力。CRAs monitor an array of trial sites, which means travelling is a major component of the job. Early starts and late finishes, and delays in airports are common, and for many, this can negatively impact their work/life balance in the long term and create pressures on family commitments.

2、薪资提升

当从Senior CRA转岗为CPM时，薪酬也会大幅上升。我们发现，Senior CRA的薪资范围在每年11.3万美元到12.3万美元之间，而CPM的起价一般在12.8万美元左右，最高可达15万美元。当然，这通常是经验丰富的CRA试图转岗并获得经济回报的巨大动力。There is also a jump in pay when moving from a Senior CRA role into a CPM role. We see a range of salaries for Senior CRAs, from around $113,000 to $123,000 per year. CPMs on the other hand, tend to start at around $128,000 on the lower end of the scale, up to $150,000 at the peak. Naturally, this is often a great impetus for experienced CRAs to make the move and reap the financial rewards.

3、多样化

临床项目经理工作的难点在于让所属公司不同的从业者参与各个试验项目。每一天都是不一样的，因为医疗领域涵盖不同的类别，举个例子，比如心血管或肿瘤。也有机会参与新的，可能会改变生活的项目。The crux of a Clinical Project Manager role offers greater engagement with various stakeholders as well as various trials. No two days are alike as therapeutic areas could be aligned across a number of areas, be it cardiovascular or oncology, just to name a few. There are also opportunities to be involved with new, often life-changing products.

Q：转岗之前想想，这是否适合你？

尽管好处显而易见，但临床项目经理职位并不适合所有人。多年来，我们从不同的CRA那里听说，他们变更为CPM职位，但发现没有达到预期。比如以下这些情况：Despite its ostensible benefits, a Clinical Project Manager position isn’t for everyone. Over the years we have heard from different CRAs who made the change into a CPM position and found that it failed to meet expectations. Some of the concerns we have heard include:

1、薪酬增长与工作责任不成正比

CPM要计划和管理临床试验的所有方面，为了取得成功，他们必须领导或指导一个由CRA、临床专家和其他工作人员组成的团队。许多CPM发现，除了激励或指导初级CRA外，还要进行交叉职能管理，这很烦人。再加上研究申办方、内部董事和临床试验机构的相关管理，CPM承担了大量职责。许多人不愿意为这样一个混杂的团队和最终的整体成功承担责任。As a CPM, you need a healthy dose of project management competencies along with an understanding of its methodologies in order to lead cross-functional teams effectively. They must also demonstrate strong leadership qualities, given they are also responsible for training team members, evaluating their performance and spearheading solutions for any arising issues with the clinical study.

2、需要个人技能

作为CPM，为了有效地领导跨功能团队，你需要具备一定的项目管理能力和对于方法论的理解。他们还必须表现出很强的领导能力，因为他们还负责培训团队成员，评估他们的表现，并带头解决临床研究中出现的任何问题。As a CPM, you need a healthy dose of project management competencies along with an understanding of its methodologies in order to lead cross-functional teams effectively. They must also demonstrate strong leadership qualities, given they are also responsible for training team members, evaluating their performance and spearheading solutions for any arising issues with the clinical study.

3、临床试验/机构竞争

现在，随着成本和时间的增加，临床机构的竞争越来越激烈。为了促使试验成功，来自大型跨国公司的相关团队可能会施加压倒性的压力，这使得工作环境非常具有挑战性。There is now increased competition for productive clinical sites with increased cost and time constraints. Stakeholder teams from large multinational companies can exert insurmountable pressure for trials to be successful, making the working environment challenging.

4、缺乏与机构的沟通

CPM和CRA是两个差异很大的角色，从一个角色转换到另一个角色需要很长时间来适应。CPM告诉我们他们实际上想要CPM与Senior CRA的混合角色，这并不罕见，因为他们无法与机构密切沟通。身处一个你不喜欢的角色，没有做自己想做的事情，会让你的职业发展慢下来，所以在跳槽之前要考虑一下这两个角色的不同程度。CPM and CRA are very different roles, and moving from one to the other can take a lot of getting used to. It’s not uncommon for CPMs to tell us they actually want a hybrid role of CPM/Senior CRA, as they miss the close involvement of their sites. Being in a role you’re not happy in, where you aren’t doing what you want to be doing, can slow down your career, so consider the degree of difference between the two roles before making the move.

Q：如何推进职位转换？

我们已经亲眼验证：澳大利亚想要获得CPM职位的人数，远远高于CPM职位的数量。如果你仍然认为这是你希望走的职业道路，你下一步需要考虑如何最好地获得招聘人员的认可。以下有一些策略，可以帮助你在悉尼、墨尔本或澳大利亚的其他地方，从高级CRA中脱颖而出，获得理想的CPM职位：We have seen it first-hand: there are simply not enough CPM roles to go around compared to the number of people who want them in Australia. If you still think this is the career path you wish to take, your next step is to consider how to best get into the hiring manager’s ‘yes’ pile. There are a few strategies you can undertake that will help you stand out from the pool of Senior CRAs and aid in securing your ideal CPM role, be it in Sydney, Melbourne or anywhere else in Australia:

1、学历和培训

你至少需要科学/医学领域的学士学位，并将你的学历与撰写研究方案的经验、一定程度的领导能力以及对相关法规要求的扎实理解结合起来。作为一名资深的CRA，跟随你自己的CPM，你可以主动要求承担更多的职责，来获得项目管理能力。完成诸如培训团队成员、制定研究预算或成为研究申办方的主要联系人等在CPM工作范围内的任务，都将使你受益匪浅。如果你已经在履行CPM的某些职责，那么一旦机会出现，你就会有更大几率获得转岗机会。At a minimum, you will most probably already have a Bachelor’s degree in a sciences/medical field. Couple your qualification with the experience of writing study protocol, some level of leadership capacity as well as a solid understanding of relevant regulatory requirements. As a Senior CRA, shadow your own CPM and ask for more responsibilities to gain the project management insight that you need. Completing tasks such as training team members, developing study budgets or being the main port of call for study sponsors, all of which are within the realms of a CPM job, will put you in good stead. If you’re viewed as already performing some of the responsibilities of a CPM, it will be easier for you to slide into the hot seat once an opportunity unfolds.

2、展示必要的技能

有一项调查总结了成功的CPM所需要的顶级技能:An interesting survey summed up the top skills needed to be a successful CPM:

沟通技巧是最重要的。临床项目经理是所有项目的中心，领导所有相关人员和团队成员之间的沟通，信息能否正确传递将直接影响试验的结果。Communication skills are first and foremost. The Clinical Project Manager is at the epicentre for all projects and leads the communication between all stakeholders and across all team members. The correct flow of information directly affects the outcome of any trial.

掌握成员特征：由于大多数项目必须与来自多个部门的不同人员打交道，CPM必须能够领导一个多样化的团队，根据他们各自擅长的方面来委派工作。Interpersonal attributes:As the majority of projects must galvanise various teams stemming from a multitude of departments, a CPM must be able to lead a diverse group of people, encouraging strengths and delegating effectively.

丰富的经验：优秀的CPM不仅需要拥有扎实的组织技能，还需要在项目规划多种试验时展示领导素质。通过他们在过往经验中对项目管理过程的理解，他们会具备对应的技能，来保证项目顺利开展。Vast experience:The ideal CPM doesn’t only boast solid organisational skills, but also displays leadership qualities when project planning multiple trials. By utilising their understanding of project management processes that they have executed elsewhere, they will have the skills to set themselves up for success.

最后，积极的态度是CPM在澳大利亚最受欢迎的技能之一。能够预测试验中可能出现的问题，并积极地采取应急措施以避免并发症，这是非常重要的。Lastly, having a proactive attitudewas surveyed as being one of the most sought-after skills for a CPM in Australia. Being able to anticipate potential problems with a trial, and proactively putting contingencies in place to avoid complications, is greatly valued.

Q：你应该追求什么？

当你在准备向CPM角色转换时，花点时间来决定你想要的职业方向和你感兴趣的领域吧。你要记得，在现在的公司内部转岗会比说服新公司承担风险更容易。然而，如果这不可行，可以考虑加入曾经让SCRA转岗为CPM的公司，即使这可能意味着在转岗机会出现之前要再做12个月的SCRA。作为一个CPM，选择更多样化；你可以在任何地方找到工作，从那些被其他公司雇佣来完成所有临床研究支持的临床研究机构，到非盈利机构。在这样一个竞争激烈的市场，做多种不同的尝试也是不错的选择，如果你在本地找不到工作，那么寻找区域性或全球性职位也是另一条发展道路。As you search for the ideal CPM role, take the time to decide on the direction you would like your career to be steered and what industries you’re interested in working within. Remember it is always easier to make the move internally within your current employer rather persuade a new employer to take the risk. However, if this isn’t possible, consider an employer with a track-record of promoting their SCRAs into CPM, and look to join this company, even if it means another 12 months as a SCRA before the opportunity arises. As a CPM there are a wide variety of options; you can find work anywhere from clinical research organisations, where they are hired by other companies to complete all the clinical research support, to a non-profit institution. In such a competitive market, it’s also a good idea to explore all of your options, and looking into regional or global roles is another avenue if you cannot find roles locally.

最后说两句

也许是时候展示你的项目管理能力，认真考虑一个临床项目经理的职位了。记住，在你现在的公司内部尝试转岗总是比说服新公司冒险接受新手CPM更容易。虽然竞争非常激烈，但如果你能展示出以上技能和经验，我们相信公司会认为你是一位值得投资的人才。Perhaps it’s time to flex your project management muscles and seriously consider a Clinical Project Manager position. Remember, it is always easier to make the move internally within your current employer rather persuade a new employer to take a risk on a new CPM. While competition is tough for what is really a handful of roles, the silver lining is that if you the illustrate the relevant skills and experience discussed here, we are certain you will be seen as a talent worth investing in.

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Jesse

某知名外资CRO公司PM

拥有3年药物临床试验项目管理经验

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