Andreas Fischer, PhD
Clinical Research Associate
Talk to each other…but don’t wait until you run into problems.
My “ah-ha!” moment
I have lots of ah-ha moments as a CRA. My first time using the TEMPO™ platform was quite impressive. The flexibility and enormous opportunities make it a very powerful tool – not only for CRAs. Since more and more clinical trials will be conducted with eCRF systems (electronic case report forms), I’m definitely looking forward to using this database in my everyday working life.
The most important consideration a client should take when undertaking a clinical research project is
Planning, planning, planning…try to provide for all contingencies and remain flexible.
My #1 piece of advice when advising clients is
Not only focus on the goal of the project, but keep in mind that you are dealing with humans…on all participating sides.
Professional organizations
DGPharMed (German Society for Pharmaceutical Medicine)
If I'm not at my desk, you can find me…
Snowboarding during winter and enjoying summer evenings in my favourite beer garden
The best thing I ever ate was…
My mother’s rack of venison with homemade spaetzle
The best place I've ever visited is…
Ang Thong Marine National Park, Thailand
The best thing I've ever read is…
The handbook of my Linux based satellite TV receiver, obviously translated using some Internet tool…too funny
Best movie ever?
The Intouchables (France, 2011)
One thing about me most people don't know is…
My career as a trumpet player in a small Bavarian brass band
Half empty or half full?
Free refill!
Morning, noon, or night?
Sometime between noon and night
Paper or plastic?
If possible - paper
Coke or Pepsi?
Coke
Smooth or crunchy peanut butter?
No preference … as long as it comes with redcurrant jam!
iPhone or Blackberry?
The maximum of possibilities – iPhone!
Mac or PC?
Unfortunately PC
