What does a Clinical Research Associate do?

You monitor clinical trials and check that everything runs correctly.

How much does a Clinical Research Associate earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 78'000, mid ~CHF CHF 100'000 per year (approximate).

Clinical Research Associate

Health & Medicine

Clinical Research Associates monitor clinical trials in hospitals and research centres. They check compliance with study protocols, verify patient data and ensure regulatory conformity. The work involves extensive travel.

Entry

~CHF 78'000

CHF 6'500/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 100'000

CHF 8'333/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 135'000

CHF 11'250/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration60 months

Your path to Clinical Research Associate

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Secondary School

You are here

High School4 years

Baccalaureate

📊 Grade average ~5.0 for admission (varies by canton)

Long-track (from grade 6)Short-track (from grade 8/9)Apprenticeship + BMS + Passerelle

University / ETH

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Master's degree

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Master's degree

Starting salary: CHF 78'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics6/10

🔬 Science8/10

💻 IT6/10

🔧 Manual2/10

🎨 Artistic3/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10

🎨 Creativity3/10

🤝 Social Contact7/10

💪 Physical Demands2/10

📈 Career Growth7/10

🔮 Future Outlook9/10

🔥 Demand (current)7/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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