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About CCRA (Clinical & Contract Research Association)

A specialist membership body for life science research contractors in the United Kingdom, CCRA (Clinical & Contract Research Association) exists to support professionals working within the clinical research sector, with particular focus on the roles and careers of clinical research associates (CRAs). The association's core purpose is to strengthen the CRA workforce: those who run clinical trials to test investigational drugs for their effectiveness, risks, and benefits before market release, monitoring sites to ensure compliance with protocols, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

Membership, Events & Professional Development

CCRA convenes its community through a structured programme of events, most notably the Clinical Outsourcing Summit, an annual gathering that brings together stakeholders from across the contract research landscape. The 12th Clinical Outsourcing Summit is scheduled for November 2025 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The association publishes content and news addressing sector trends including the growth of decentralised trial models, the application of artificial intelligence in trial design and monitoring, and increasing regulatory complexity across UK and international markets.

CCRA has engaged directly with the question of skills development in UK clinical trials, including perspectives on apprenticeship pathways and academic partnerships as mechanisms for closing workforce gaps. The association also provides resources for individuals considering participation in clinical trials. Its membership structure encompasses contract research professionals, CROs, sponsors, and associated service providers operating within the UK life sciences sector.

Further information is available at ccra.org.uk.

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