FAQs about consultant pre-registration and during registration.
Question- How often will I receive projects?
Answer: We cannot guarantee project opportunities. Project opportunities are based on our client needs and skillset required for each project.
Question- Are you directly affiliated with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?
Answer: No, we are not directly affiliated with the FDA.
Question- I’m unable to submit my application because it keeps prompting travel restrictions when I am a US citizen, how can I submit my application?
Answer: Type ‘none’ for your travel restriction.
Question: Part 2 of the registration is not showing up on the profile, what should I do?
Answer: Log out and log back in. Please email operations@fdaqrc.com if you continue to have issues.
Question: What should I enter for my rate?
Answer: As we are unsure of your business model and your overhead, it is almost impossible for us to suggest a rate to you. If possible, consultants should indicate if their rate is flexible. When you consider your hourly rate, you want to focus on some key concepts including your skill set within our industry, any certifications you may have, or any special skills or unique training. Your office overhead also should be factored into your rate. It is helpful to talk to others within the consulting arena to evaluate your rate to see if it is competitive with others in the industry.
Question: There is a writing sample in the registration process. Is it possible to skip that section as the content will belong to a company and would be confidential?
Answer: It is important to our clients that we appropriately vet all our consultants. One of those steps is reviewing writing samples. You are welcome to provide redacted reports, blogs/articles you’ve written or answer the writing prompts as listed in the registration process.
Question- What kind of references are you looking for?
Answer: Any professional reference is acceptable. It can be a former colleague, manager, etc.
Question: “I use an umbrella company” – i.e., 3rd party for finance when working with US-based companies. How do we proceed if the 3rd party is not with FDAQRC?
Answer: The 3rd party company lead/owner will need to register the same way a consultant will register. The 3rd party will sign the onboarding document packet. The consultant is responsible for signing an FDAQRC Consultant Handbook during onboarding.
Question: Do you provide business cards?
Answer: FDAQRC does not provide business cards for consultants.
Question: Will you provide a laptop for me to work on your projects?
Answer: We do not provide laptops for project work. We expect all consultants to provide their own laptop.
Question: Do you provide VISA sponsorship?
Answer: FDAQRC does NOT provide VISA sponsorships.
Question: If I have been a consultant for more than 10 years. Should I list each client I conducted consulting work in the experience section?
Answer: As your position has been a consultant/independent contractor, please list the job title as Consultant and the years you have consulted. Then list what you do in the experience section. See example below:
Consultant | Einstein FDAQRC | 2010 - Present
- Served as an independent contractor for a variety of small and large Pharma companies conducting various Investigator Site Audits (ISA) as needed
- Skills include report writing and time management
- Review essential documents for accuracy
- Interview staff, study coordinators, and the principal investigator to ensure they followed established protocols and procedures
- Observe the study process, verify, data, and assess any adverse event reports and happenings
- A review of essential documents, such as the Investigator's Brochure, trial protocol, informed consent forms, and case report forms
- Stays relevant with various rules and regulations within the industry