Serbia Clinical Research Career Guide

Nov 9

Clinical research is a field with a lot of career potential all over the world. Clinical research associates, or CRAs, are one of the most sought-after positions in the field. CRAs monitor labs and research processes. It is a position that offers financial security and many traveling opportunities for work. In this article, we have put together a short work guide on becoming a CRA in Serbia.

1. Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Salary

Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Salary
Average Monthly Salary (2024) According to SalaryExplorer: As of 2024, the average monthly salary for a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) in Serbia is 156,000 RSD. Depending on your experience and location, you can expect to earn anything from 81,200 RSD per month to 239,000 RSD per month.
Experience-Based Trends:

Less Than 2 Years of Experience: CRAs with less than 2 years of experience earn an average of 92,200 RSD per month.
2-5 Years of Experience: After 2-5 years of experience, salaries increase significantly by 32%, reaching an average of 124,000 RSD per month.
5-10 Years of Experience: With 5-10 years of experience, CRAs see another substantial increase of 36%, bringing their average salary to 161,000 RSD per month.

2. Education and Earning Power
Minimum Requirement: To work as a CRA in Serbia, a bachelor’s degree is the minimum educational requirement.
Master’s Degree Advantage: Investing in a master’s degree can significantly boost your qualifications and earning potential. CRAs with a master’s degree earn an average salary 39% higher than those with only a bachelor’s degree.
Relevant Courses: If you're considering advancing your career in clinical research, you may find these courses beneficial:

Clinical Research Coordinator: Course Link
CRA: Course Link
ICH-GCP: Course Link

3. Serbia’s Evolving Research Landscape
Recent Salary Changes: In January 2024, Serbia increased the salaries of its top 10% of scientists. While this specific data doesn’t directly apply to CRAs, it reflects the country’s commitment to supporting research professionals.
Requirements to Work:
The minimum education requirement to work as a CRA in Serbia is a bachelor’s degree. However, investing in a master’s degree will increase your qualifications and earning power. SalaryExplorer has shown that CRAs with a master’s degree have a 39% higher average salary than CRAs with just a bachelor’s degree.
Further Learning Opportunities: If you're interested in advancing your knowledge and skills in clinical research, consider exploring our additional courses:

Pharmacovigilance Certification: Course Link
Clinical Trials Assistant Training: Course Link
Advanced Clinical Research Project Manager Certification: Course Link
Advanced Principal Investigator Physician Certification: Course Link
Medical Monitor Certification: Course Link

Although clinical research is a global field, job requirements and salaries can differ from place to place. After reading this guide, we hope that you have a better understanding of what it is like to work in Serbia. If you want to learn more about clinical research and becoming a CRA, please check out our CRA training program and our articles below to learn more about the international job scene.