Trial Runners, your friendly neighborhood CRO, is a proud supporter of bringing your dog to work every Friday. Weekly, our office is alive with the pitter-patter of pawed feet, distant sniffing, and the occasional bark here and there. Bringing your dog to work has been a Trial Runners tradition for a couple of years now, and it is still going...

To better understand how the field of Ophthalmology saw the ever perplexing eye, we need to look back in the history of medicine. The 1940's were a different time for the United States. We were on the brink of another great international war. We just recently recovered from one of the largest economic crash in the history of the world in the...

A buzz subject in the health community is the ever growing presence of the Zika Virus in South America. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is tirelessly working to inform the public about the risks associated with Zika. How does this affect the field of Ophthalmology? To understand why Zika affects the study of the eye, first we...

Opportunities for entry-level monitors (the term we use for regional CRAs) can be few and far between. When they do open, the competition is fierce. What can you do to expedite your career in monitoring?

Here, we'll share industry secrets for breaking in at ground level. 

1. Become a site coordinator. Ophthalmology site coordinators with at least...

The human eye, although small, is a vast frontier susceptible to many different ailments and disorders. The complex but vulnerable organ has a myriad of parts that can be affected by an unfortunate disease. There are a few disorders that are more rare than others. We are going to explore the rarest afflictions today. 

In the niche market of...

Trial Runners is a CRO with global reach, but we have roots in the community where our main office is located. Dickinson, ND is  the hometown of most of our North Dakota work force. Many of our employees are actively involved in the community! Trial Runners is active in the following causes for the community of Dickinson.

• Dickinson Lions Club
• ...

As a manager of your company, morale is high on the list to maintain a healthy work environment. Success is indefinitely linked to how your employees feel about their job. What are some ideas that can improve your work place from the employee's perspective? 

1. Talk to Eachother

Encouraging communication that is not work related for your...

Your CRO needs to have an effective marketing presence to generate contact info and leads for your company. What strategies must your company implement to stay competitive in the market of Ophthalmology?

Inbound Vs. Outbound

"Inbound marketing earns the attention of customers, makes the company easy to be found, and draws customers to the...

“Our biggest differentiator is our people. At Trial Runners we care about the happiness and emotional and physical health of our employees offering great benefits such as Health, Dental and Vision insurance, paid time off and a retirement package. Trial Runners strives to provide a work environment that is enjoyable, positive, and inspiring...

The sun’s proven harm to the human body, especially the eye, has increased awareness of prolonged exposure to UV rays. How do the ultraviolet rays of the sun affect your eyes? Let’s dive in and get to the Ophthalmic explanation of how the sun can harm your eyes without proper UV protection.

As you can see, Ultraviolet rays have a high energy,...