It is the responsibility of the research monitor to manage numerous trials at various centers, as well as keep everyone on schedule. In this completely revised edition, topics covered include designing case report forms, interacting with clinicians and other health professionals, and discovering employment options and career paths within the industry. Complete with checklists, tables, charts, references, and a glossary, this book provides you with all of the information you need to perform effectively. Expanded to address a broader research perspective, this edition also includes more information on the implications of the ICH Guidelines and current FDA regulations and references.