2023-2024 SOCRA Annual Report - Flipbook - Page 5
SOCRA 2021 ANNUAL REPORT
INTRODUCTION
MISSION
In order to promote quality clinical
research, protect the welfare of
research participants, and improve
global health, SOCRA’s mission is:
To establish educational
programming and provide
continuing education for clinical
research professionals.
To establish an internationally
recognized certification program
for clinical research professionals
(CCRP®).
To foster the professional
development and peer recognition
of clinical research professionals.
WHO WE SERVE
As of September 2021, we have 15,500+
members and 11,800+ certified clinical
research professional members. Our
members have backgrounds in a variety
of fields including nursing, pharmacy,
medical technology, business
administration, health record
management, statistics, science,
education, and more. They work in
various settings including private
practice, cooperative research groups,
public and private academic
institutions, pharmaceutical, device, and
biotechnology companies, contract
research organizations (CROs), site
management organizations (SMOs),
independent research and
development organizations, and
organizations otherwise involved in the
management of clinical trials.
SOCRA is a non-profit, charitable and educational membership organization committed to
providing education, certification, and networking opportunities to all persons involved in
the clinical research community. SOCRA began as the premier educational organization for
oncology site coordinators and has emerged as a leading educational organization for
clinical researchers in all therapeutic areas, supporting industry, government and academia.
Since our incorporation in 1991, SOCRA has been through many changes, all of which were
important contributors to our growth. The lack of available educational opportunities for
site based coordinators and the thirst for information resulted in an organization founded
by creative and forward thinking leaders. Today, the organization has realized membership
growth and program expansion exceeding its expectations. The most important factors
contributing to our success over the past few years have been our membership support,
educational programming and certification program. Innovation and investment of skill
and knowledge have resulted in an exceptional organization with expertise and
understanding in providing educational programming and member services. The quality of
our programs and educators is unparalleled. Our educational programming has been
wonderfully successful as has our certification program and our noteworthy Annual
Conference. We are committed to developing and providing new and innovative
approaches to learning and we intend to explore new educational opportunities to
maximize those opportunities for future success. This is especially important as we navigate
the COVID-19 pandemic. While many of our in-person education and certification activities
have been cancelled through 2021, we have used this time to expand our online courses,
launch new virtual webinars and offer at-home CCRP certification testing. Learning and
adapting in this new environment has proven successful and rewarding.
MEMBER RESEARCH AREAS
IRB / Ethics Boards
5%
Other Areas of
Research
5%
Industry
30%
Investigational Sites
60%
MEMBER STATS
15,500+ MEMBERS
11,800+ CERTIFIED
CLINICAL RESEARCH
PROFESSIONALS
GLOBAL
MEMBERSHIP IN
56 COUNTRIES
While the majority of SOCRA members reside in the U.S.A. and Canada, our worldwide membership also includes members in Argentina,
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, China-SAR, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Egypt, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala,
Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines,
Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Uganda, Ukraine, UAE,
United Kingdom, and the West Indies.
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