Clinical Research Associate
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Fresher
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Clinical Research Associate Salary in
India ranges between ₹2
Lakhs to ₹7.5
Lakhs for
less than 1 year of experience to 6 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
2.7k latest salaries received
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Research & Development
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Aizant Drug Research Solutions
Clinical Research Associate
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Notrox Research
Clinical Research Associate
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Tech-Observer
Clinical Research Associate
4 years exp.
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Vasta Global
Clinical Research Associate
3 years exp.
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Lambda Therapeutic Research
Clinical Research Associate
5 years exp.
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Advarra
Clinical Research Associate
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Pharmazone
Clinical Research Associate
4 years exp.
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Leads Clinical Research And Bio Services
Clinical Research Associate
6 years exp.
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Clicebo Solutions
Clinical Research Associate
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SIRO Clinpharm
Clinical Research Associate
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Clinical Research Associate Jobs in India
Clinical Research Associate
· 4-8 years
Sun Pharma
Mumbai
Clinical Research Associate
· 2-5 years
Lambda Therapeutic Research Ltd.
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Clinical Research Associate
· 5-10 years
Indira Ivf Hospital
₹5
L/yr
- ₹9
L/yr
Udaipur
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JSS Medical Research
Clinical Research Coordinator
• posted on 03 Jun 2021
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JSS is good platform to learn and growth, teammates and Management are very supportive to learn and work.
- Skill development - Good
+3 more
Dislikes
I am working in jss as contractual, approximately past 2 year's, there is no hike in salary.
read moreCliantha Research
Clinical Research Associate
• posted on 16 Sep 2023
Likes
Cliantha Research is well established organisation. They offer employees a stable and supportive environment. The regular training and workshops provided contribute significantly to the professional growth and the job security is at the company is reassuring. The HR team is supportive, contributing positive work environment.
read more- Skill development - Good
+1 more
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...ent in achieving work life balance, specifically with current 6 days work week. Compensation packages might not meet the industry standards. Remote work systems which is common in the industry might not be provided. Some employees note that there could be more autonomy in their role.
read more- Company culture - Poor
TCS
Senior Associate
• posted on 20 Jan 2025
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I had a short tenure in TCS, was there to be judged much. But is an employee centric company but the the top down view does not have much visibility on the grass root level employees.
read more- Salary - Good
+6 more
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Salary is too less.. lesser than the market standards
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
Research Associate
• posted on 01 Sep 2022
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Glenmark is best organization for working balance, salary and benift, and good company cultures.
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Macleods Pharmaceuticals
Senior Research Associate
• posted on 20 Dec 2024
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More learnings and exposure to the skills that we have.
- Salary - Good
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Clinical Research Associate Salary By Locations
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Clinical Research Associate
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6
years
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Mumbai
Clinical Research Associate
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Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Clinical Research Associate
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6
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Pune
Clinical Research Associate
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6
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Ahmedabad
Clinical Research Associate
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Clinical Research Associate Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
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Pharma Clinical Research Associate
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years
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Clinical Research Clinical Research Associate
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Analytics & KPO Clinical Research Associate
0 -
6
years
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| Unlock ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹7.9 L/yr |
Healthcare / Pharma Clinical Research Associate
0 -
6
years
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| Unlock ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹9.1 L/yr |
Healthcare Clinical Research Associate
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Frequently Asked Questions about Clinical Research Associate Salaries
What is the salary of a Clinical Research Associate in India?
Salary for a Clinical Research Associate in India ranges between ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 2.7k latest salaries received from various Clinical Research Associates across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Clinical Research Associates?
- AstraZeneca Clinical Research Associate Salary - ₹7.2 Lakhs per year
- Novo Nordisk Clinical Research Associate Salary - ₹7.1 Lakhs per year
- ICON Plc Clinical Research Associate Salary - ₹6.9 Lakhs per year
- Cliantha Research Clinical Research Associate Salary - ₹6.8 Lakhs per year
- CBCC Global Research Clinical Research Associate Salary - ₹6.6 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Clinical Research Associate in India?
Average starting Salary for Clinical Research Associate in India is around ₹2.0 Lakhs per year (₹16.7k per month). No prior experience is required to be a Clinical Research Associate.
What is the highest salary for a Clinical Research Associate in India?
Highest salary that a Clinical Research Associate can earn is ₹10.0 Lakhs per year (₹83.3k per month).
What are the top paying industries for Clinical Research Associate in India?
- Pharma - ₹0.4 Lakhs to 27.0 Lakhs per year
- Clinical Research - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 11.4 Lakhs per year
- Healthcare - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 33.6 Lakhs per year
- Education & Training - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 16.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 102.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Clinical Research Associate in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 102.0 Lakhs per year
- Ahmedabad - ₹1.7 Lakhs to 9.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 26.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 36.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 13.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Clinical Research Associate?
These are the top skills of a Clinical Research Associate based on 14 jobs posted by employers.
- Recruitment
- Clinical Data Management
- GCP
- Pharmacovigilance
- Clinical Research
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