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NJ Pharma Institute

NJ Pharma Institute provides high quality certifications that lead to high paying jobs in a pharmaceutical sector.

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NJ Pharmaceutical Institute provides high quality certifications that lead to a sustainable career in the Pharmaceutical sector.

NJ Pharma Institute is a national program that provides certifications in the areas of clinical data management and clinical research associate. These credential lead to work from home, convenient and high paying jobs.
Our core values include,

  • A Commitment to Students - Students are not just customers but valued clients.
  • A lens of Equity and Inclusion - We provide a high quality and fair educational experience to undeserved populations.
  • Quality Programming  - We provide competency-based curriculum and hands-on training that evolves with market needs.
  • Quality Service - Our staff and faculty provide respectful and responsive service.

NJ Pharma Institute provides 3-month certifications, that includes, in-depth clinical training and professional development. This credential leads to immediate employment in leading pharmaceutical companies, such as, Celgene, Merck and Bristol-Myers Squibb.
NJ Pharma Institute provides:

  • Convenient online courses available in the Fall, Spring, and Summer.
  • Professional development, resume building, and interview training with academic coaches.
  • Experienced instructors connected to the top pharmaceutical companies in the US.
  • Affordability and convenient payment processes.

Who are we? 

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We are a small private but socially conscious educational institute. NJ Pharma Institute has a small but powerful staff of women leaders.

NJ Pharma Institute was started by two sisters, Dr. Gertrude Etta, and Mahako Etta who grew up in the City of Newark . Dr. Etta is the Founder & CEO and Ms Etta is the COO and Co-founder.  Dr. Etta graduated from Rutgers University with a Doctorate in pharmacy practice (Pharm. D.) in 2004. Her career started at Tyco as a nuclear pharmacist in which she compounded radiopharmaceuticals used mainly for disease diagnosis. She transitioned into her first position in the pharmaceutical industry at Bristol Myers Squibb as medical writer charged with writing marketing literature for various oncology products. She then moved to Bayer Pharmaceutical, Celegene, and currently at Veristat  oversee the pharmacovigilance department.
Ms. Etta has is the Co-Founder of the NJ Pharmaceutical Institute and have over ten years of experience in Higher Education Research and Administration. Her career started as the Assistant Director of the Undergraduate program in Public Service at the School of Public Affairs and Administration at Rutgers University - Newark. She oversaw course development and student enrollment. She then worked with the
Graduate School on special global exchange projects, and facilitated PhD writing seminars. Ms. Etta was then hired as a Program Manger and later promoted to Project Director of the Newark City of Learning Collaborative, a citywide higher education network in the City of Newark, NJ. She managed the network of over 60 community organizations and higher education institutions, focusing on college readiness, access, and career pathways.

Khaleila Davis, is the institute's first instructor. She teaches   BS Clinical Data Management. Ms. Davis received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Buffalo State College and is currently completing a Masters of Science in Adult Education. Her first job in the pharmaceutical industry was a site study coordinator in an oncology research center. She worked her way through the industry through different contracts within numerous pharmaceutical and clinical research organizations and held positions of clinical data manager, MEDdra clinical coding specialist, drug safety specialist, and site coordinator. She has over 15 years of industry experience and brings this passion to
her students in the classroom.

"If you build the People, the People will build the city" - Mayor Ras Baraka, City of Newark, NJ 

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Started in  the City of Newark by Dr. Gertrude Etta and Mahako Etta in 2015, the institute addresses a national crisis faced in both urban and rural cities, low postsecondary attainment  and high unemployment and underemployment rates. Currently, the underemployment rate in the US is 14% and only 47% of US residents hold a post-secondary degree.  As a private and socially responsible institution, NJ Pharma Institute focuses on career pathways opportunities. We partner with pharmaceutical staffing agencies and directly with pharma companies that provides internship and job opportunities. 

Our Students...

Our students come from all works of life and sectors; adult learners, college students, young professional, teachers, nursers, doctors, administrators, academics, public servants, etc. Our students believe in paying it forward by advising incoming students on what it takes to complete the program and enter the job market. Our students not only receive the academic knowledge, but also professional skills needed to navigate the workplace.

Our Faculty...

Our faculty members are experienced and well trained instructors. On average, they possess 12 years of teaching experience in both Clinical Data Management and Clinical Research Associate. As academic practitioners, our faculty not only teach, but also, currently work at leading pharmaceutical companies in the US. They bring their practical experience into the virtual classroom.

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         1.What is a Clinical research associate (CRA)?

A Clinical Research Associate, also known as a Monitor, is an individual that oversees the progress and conduct of a clinical trial. A clinical trial is usually implemented by physicians at a hospital, clinic, or physician's office. The CRA is required to oversee the initiation, progress, and conduct of the clinical trial to ensure the scientific integrity of the data collected, and the protection of the rights, safety, and well-being of human study subjects.

The CRA’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Monitoring that the physician adheres to Good Clinical Practices and the study protocol.
  • Performing study drug accountability;
  • Verifying the documentation of the informed consent process for each study subject;
  • Ensuring that non-serious and serious adverse experiences are properly documented and reported.
  • Reviewing the case report form against the subject's medical record for completeness and accuracy;
  • Ensuring the filing and maintenance of the required regulatory documents.

The CRA is usually employed by a pharmaceutical company, contract research organization, academic institution, or site management organization. A CRA can work either in-house or in the field, requiring 50-70% travel. A field monitor will visit multiple sites and interacts with the study coordinator and the investigator conducting the trial.

           2.What is a Clinical Data Manager? 

A clinical trial is a research study conducted in humans and designed to answer specific questions using scientifically controlled methods. These trials require considerable effort to assure that the data obtained are reliable, reproducible, and readily available. Data managers play a key role in this research effort.

The clinical data manager plays a key role in the setup and conduct of a clinical trial. The data collected during a clinical trial forms the basis of subsequent safety and efficacy analysis which in turn drive decision making on product development in the pharmaceutical industry. Clinical Data Managers apply knowledge of health care and database management to analyze clinical data, and to identify and report trends.

The CDM responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Design protocol specific electronic case report forms (eCRFs)
  • Generate data queries based on validation checks or errors and omission indentified during data entry
  • Prepare data analysis listings and activity, performance, or progress reports
  • Monitor operations activities to ensure compliance with regulation or SOPs.
  • Organize on-going data review throughout the study to ensure timely identification and correction of errors or discrepancies
  • Communicates site data concerns/issues with clinical study sites and clinical operations team in order to ensure timely resolution

The CDM is usually employed by a pharmaceutical company, contract research organization, academic institution, or site management organization. A CDM can work either in-house or remote. There is no traveling required for this position.

        3.What is the average salary that CRA and data manager make? 

On average, CRAs and data manager make 75,000 a year. This rate pertain to entry-level jobs.

        4. What challenges do your business face? 

Our biggest challenge is identifying funding support that students often require. Another challenge is developing  diverse marketing processes that reach potential students.

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Support a Student Scholar & Congratulatory Dinner

With your support of $2500.00, one student will be able to enroll into the program of their choosing, tuition-free! You and a guest will also be invited to a special end of the semester dinner with the student, instructor and family and friends.

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