Career paths

Five paths into clinical research.

Each path has a published prerequisite list, a salary range, and a YANA program that gets you there.

Voices from these paths

Graduates who walked these career paths.

Every testimonial below is from a verified YANA graduate, attributed by name. Sourced from our public Wall of Love.

Career Coaching
I feel confident I can stand out from the crowd.

Rudy crafted three very well-written resumes and revamped my LinkedIn banner and about summary. Our video calls were beneficial — he walked me through every change step by step and made sure I was comfortable. Knowing my resume and LinkedIn are presentable, I can navigate my job search more effectively.

Portrait of Nia Boyd, clinical research professional, smiling at the camera
Nia Boyd
Clinical Research Professional
Job Seeker · US
90-Day Job SearchVerified outcome
Got an offer in less than 60 days.

I started as a CRA at a site and after 1.5 years wanted to move to sponsor side. After many failed attempts, I signed up for the 90-day program. Rudy and the team were exceptional and fully committed — he was always making time for me. The interview prep was my turning point. Best decision I made.

Portrait of DD De Zoysa, clinical research associate, smiling at the camera
DD De zoysa
Clinical Research Associate
Site → Sponsor-side
90-Day Job SearchVerified outcome
Made the pivot from clinical to pharma feel possible.

I came in with a daunting goal: pivot from the clinical space into pharma and the corporate world. Rudy walked me through my resume and laid out the possibilities in a way that made the transition feel exciting. The 90-Day Program was incredibly comprehensive — LinkedIn optimization, networking toolkit, and interview prep at every stage.

Portrait of Janee Jones, transitioning from clinical research to pharma, smiling at the camera
Janee Jones
Clinical → Pharma Transition
Pharma Industry
90-Day Job Search
Confidence comes from preparation, not personality.

Rudy transformed my solid clinical research experience into a compelling narrative that resonates with the market. Through structured mock interviews, personalized feedback, and a shift toward metric-driven communication, I realized confidence stems from thorough preparation and structured responses — not just personality.

Portrait of Lola, senior clinical research professional, smiling at the camera
Lola
Clinical Research Professional
Senior Track
10-Week AcceleratorCredentialed reviewer
He genuinely invests his time, knowledge, and expertise.

The program is thoughtfully structured and highly practical — an excellent resource for both experienced professionals and those new to clinical research. Rudy offers comprehensive support through one-on-one mentoring, weekly live classes, resume building, and mock interviews. What sets him apart is his unwavering commitment to mentees' success.

Portrait of Silpa K, 10-week clinical research mentee, smiling at the camera
Silpa K
Clinical Research Mentee
10-Week Cohort
10-Week AcceleratorVerified outcome
An offer two weeks after the program — after seven months unemployed.

Two weeks after completing the 10-Week Intensive Clinical Research Accelerator, I received a job offer after seven months of unemployment. Rudy helped me stay focused on what mattered — salary, growth, and balance. Now I'm interviewing for a higher-paying lab manager role. YANA truly lives up to its name.

Portrait of Shanna Carter, lab manager track graduate, smiling at the camera
Shanna Carter
Lab Manager Track
Returned to Work

Sourced from our public Wall of Love at testimonial.to/rudy-malle.