CRO Executive Education

The CRO Masterclass Consists of Two Stages.

Stage 1: Training Programme
Stage 2: Mentoring Programme

Stage 1: "Training Programme"

Delivery of the specific technical and methodological skills required (including a final examination).

Stage 2: "Mentoring Programme"

Participants who pass the final examination may apply for the personal mentoring programme.

To be admitted to the mentoring programme, applicants must either already hold a CRO mandate or be in a selection process for one. The aim is for the mentoring programme to be oriented around a concrete, real-world project.

Candidates for the mentoring programme must first hold a selection interview with a panel of experts in order to be admitted to the programme.

Within the mentoring programme, mentee and mentor meet on a monthly basis, with the aim of enabling the mentee to benefit from the mentor's experience.

Step 1: Selection Interview

Candidates for the mentoring programme must first hold a selection interview with a panel of experts. The panel is drawn from an interdisciplinary group:

The expert panel includes representatives from the following groups:

• Financiers
• CROs
• Providers/recruiters
• IfUS Institute leadership

Admission to the "Mentoring Programme" follows a positive vote from the expert panel.

Step 2: Delivering the Mentoring

The aim of the mentoring programme is to provide security at the start of, or during, a CRO mandate through the guidance of an experienced CRO.

Under the mentoring programme, participants are supported by an experienced CRO over a period of one year. This support involves the mentor meeting with their mentee in person at least once a month, to discuss current challenges within the mandate (maintaining confidentiality throughout) and to offer advice.

In addition, the programme aims to make it easier for mentees to access CRO mandates through the network of CRO mentors and panel experts. However, no binding commitments can be made regarding the award of CRO mandates.