Clinical Research Workforce Development Program
Fostering collaboration, community, and growth amongst Clinical Research Staff Professionals
Welcome to the Program
We guide the clinical research community through professional growth and development, connecting you with resources, peers, and opportunities to advance your career.
Community & Connection
Join a network of research professionals across campus. Connect with peers, share experiences, and build relationships that support your work.
Join Teams ChannelProfessional Growth
Access onboarding resources, training opportunities, and career development pathways designed for clinical research professionals.
Explore ResourcesYour Voice Matters
Help shape the future of clinical research at CU Anschutz. Share feedback, suggest improvements, and advocate for meaningful change.
Share FeedbackUpcoming Events
Apr
29
Clinical Research Workforce Development Round Table
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM • Anschutz Health Sciences Building, P12-1204
Clinical Research Onboarding Development
Background and Timeline
Jan 2023
Survey Results
January 2023
Workforce Development survey results from over 800 CU Anschutz Clinical Research Professional respondents. 31% were not satisfied with their onboarding experience. 30% were neutral.
2023–2024
Workgroup
Remainder 2023 – Early 2024
Clinical Research Onboarding Workgroup established across 8 departments. Canvas chosen as CU-supported LMS. Required clinical research training reviewed, gathered, and outlined for various roles.
June 2024
Pilot
June 2024
Onboarding pilot initiated with 5 participating departments. New clinical research professionals rated the onboarding experience on average as "good" or a "3" on a scale of 1 (poor) to 4 (excellent).
Fall 2024
Launch
Fall 2024
Communication and access to the broader University of Colorado Anschutz campus clinical research community.
Ongoing
Improvement
Ongoing
Survey, evaluation, and additional improvement of the onboarding experience.
What Guides Our Work
Biannual Survey Results
We listen to the clinical research community. View our survey findings to see what professionals are saying.
Share Your Thoughts
How can we improve? Your feedback shapes the future of this program.
Give Feedback2024 Survey Snapshot
372 clinical research employees shared their feedback
79%
See significance in their work
71%
Feel valued by colleagues
81%
Satisfied with PI relationship
88%
Employed by School of Medicine
What We Do
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Build Community
Connecting research professionals
- Join the CU Anschutz Clinical Research Community on Microsoft Teams
- Attend Round Table events to network with peers
- Connect with colleagues across departments and roles
- Share experiences and learn from each other
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Support Onboarding
Training for new professionals
- Self-enroll in Clinical Research Onboarding in Canvas
- Flexible training plans for various roles
- Resources for supervisors to support new team members
- Continuous improvement based on your feedback
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Grow Careers
Professional development pathways
- Access education and training resources
- Explore career pathways in clinical research
- Advocate for meaningful advancement opportunities
- Connect to professional development across campus
Meet Our Team
