Title: The status of clinical research coordinators in Israel sites

Abstract

Background At Israeli medical organizations, clinical trial coordinators (CRCs) are essential to the accomplishment of clinical research.On the other hand, little is known regarding the state of CRCs in the Israeli clinical trial sector. Methods To understand the current state of CRCs in this field, an online survey was conducted among a Facebook group of approximately 5,000 employees working in clinical trials in March 2022.The survey was designed to gather information about the demographics, work experiences, and job satisfaction of CRCs in Israel.The survey included questions about the participants' job duties, training and education, and overall satisfaction with their jobs.In addition, the survey included questions about the challenges faced by CRCs in their work and their perceptions of the support and resources available to them. Results 61 people—mostly women (95%)—representing 17 medical centers in Israel answered, with ages ranging from 24 to 60 and work histories varying from 0 to 20 years. With a median income of 10,000 NIS after four years of employment, a substantial positive link between work experience and pay was also discovered. Discussion Finding suggests that there is a lack of uniform training for CRCs in Israel, which may have an impact on the effectiveness and quality of clinical trials.In addition, CRCs tend to earn more the more experience they have, which is consistent with patterns in other industries. Conclusion To ensure CRCs are fairly compensated for their significant contributions to the profession, efforts should also be taken to eliminate compensation inequities based on the job experience.Additional investigation and analysis into the function and experiences of CRCs in Israel may yield insightful findings and contribute to enhancing clinical trials' overall efficacy in the nation.