Life at Premier

Premier People: Norina Grigoraș, Biostatistical Programming

Culture Value: We Work Together In college I studied psychology, which involves a lot of statistics, and I noticed that I liked it and I was good at it. So, I went for a master’s degree in statistics, specifically for the pharmaceutical industry. I quickly understood that was the right path for me. I started...

4 Reasons I am a Premier Research CRA

We spoke with Clinical Research Associates (CRA) to hear what they especially enjoy about working at Premier Research. Here’s what we discovered. Want to learn more? Read Dawn Pepper’s personal CRA story here. And if you’re interested in becoming a CRA at Premier Research, search current openings.

10 Tips to Prepare for Your New Role at Premier Research

Congratulations! You’ve taken on a new job at Premier Research. This is an exciting step in your career—but you may also be a little nervous. That’s understandable. As many as 1 in 3 people would avoid change if they could and contemplating a whole new work setting—new people, new responsibilities, new processes—may only compound that...

6 Reasons to be a Premier Research Clinical Lead

We spoke with some Clinical Leads to answer the question: “Why Premier Research?” Here’s what we heard. Premier Research often promotes from within. “Keep growing” is one of our Core Behaviors, so management proactively supports career ambitions, making sure people gain the breadth of experiences they need to move into the next role. One key...

Our Commitment to Time Off to Recharge

Premier Research exists for one reason: To transform life-changing ideas and breakthrough science into new medical treatments. We care about improving human health and that starts with the health and wellbeing of our own team members, not only by offering competitive healthcare benefits but insisting on true work-life balance. Supporting time off is a key...

9 Tips for Acing an Interview with Premier Research

You found an exciting role at Premier Research and have scheduled an interview. Amazing! Now you need to make a good first impression. It’s natural to be a little nervous, but you are up to the challenge. These 9 tips based on our experience interviewing hundreds of candidates may help you prepare. Preparing for the...

Premier People: Dawn Pepper, Senior Clinical Research Associate

Premier Value: We Work Together Nearly 30 years ago, I started my healthcare career as a respiratory therapist. My wife is a clinical lead, so I heard about research from her, and I was intrigued, but from a distance. Then, in my role as a respiratory therapist I had a chance to work on some...

Premier People: Talya Khabibulina, Clinical Lead

Premier Value: We Work Together I came to visit the United States from Belarus in 2004, and completely unexpectedly ended up staying. At that time, I decided that dental hygiene would provide a very hirable, clear path to employment; that decision also planted the seed for a career improving patient lives in a meaningful, personal...

Premier People: Alicia Heller, Clinical Research Associate II

Premier Value: We Care I graduated with a degree in nursing and started as a staff nurse before deciding to switch to research. I became a study coordinator at the University of Cincinnati, where I stayed for 13 years. I loved getting to know the protocols, the sponsors, the CROs. I always loved working with...

Premier People: Brooks Murphrey, Senior Project Manager, Dermatology

Premier Value: We Aim High When my husband and I started a family, I wanted to find a job with flexibility, solid benefits, and clear growth opportunities. Both my sister and husband worked in clinical research, so I talked to a friend who was recruiting in the field, and I was hired as a clinical...