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| Clinical Trials Associate | Pharmacist | |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. starting salary | £24,000–£30,000 | Not yet verified |
| Degree requirement | Often useful but not essential | Usually required |
| Typical route | Degree, Apprenticeship, Other routes | A levels, Degree |
| Work environment | Office, Remote/Hybrid, Healthcare | Healthcare, Mixed |
| People interaction | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-on work | Less so | Less so |
| Research | Yes | Less so |
| Career progression | You can progress to clinical research associate, trial manager, project manager or regulatory affairs roles. | Pharmacists can train as independent prescribers, specialise (for example in oncology or paediatrics), manage pharmacies or move into industry, research or academia. |
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