THE PRACTICE LAYER · SIM.YANACAREERS.COM

Get reps before you get hired.

Simulation-based clinical research training.

YANA Sim Lab is where candidates rehearse the actual work — protocol reviews, monitoring visits, query resolution, regulatory submissions — inside realistic, sponsor-grade simulations. By the time you interview, you've already done the job.

  • SIMULATION
  • ICH-GCP
  • MONITORING
  • DATA MANAGEMENT
  • REGULATORY
Sim Lab™ · Q-IAOCR-aligned scoring rubric
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Live scenarios
Audit, monitoring, deviation calls
Try a scenario
02
Examiner scorecard
Rubric-graded, evidence-linked
See a scorecard
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Verified evidence
Feeds your Competency Passport
How it works
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Role-aligned tracks
CRA, PM, DM, QA pathways
Browse tracks
Not a job board·Not an LMS·Not a staffing agency
The workforce operating system for clinical research.
YANA Workforce OS™ · the integrated suite

Five integrated products that train, verify, and place professionals on one accredited platform — so hiring teams stop guessing and start hiring with proof.

40+
Simulation scenarios
8
Functional tracks covered
3.2x
Higher interview pass rate vs. control
Real
Sponsor-grade protocols (anonymized)
Inside YANA Sim Lab

What practice looks like inside the YANA stack.

Realistic protocols
Anonymized, sponsor-grade Phase I–IV protocols across oncology, rare disease, cardiovascular, and CNS indications.
Role-specific scenarios
CRA, CRC, CTM, data manager, regulatory, safety — practice the role you're being hired for.
Instructor feedback
Each submission is reviewed by a senior operations leader with detailed written feedback.
Branching decisions
Scenarios react to your choices. Miss a critical query? You'll see the downstream impact at monitoring.
Audit trail
Every action logged and time-stamped — exactly like in a real eTMF or EDC system.
Verified completions
Top-tier scenario completions are added to your YANA Verified Competency Passport.
Outcomes

What you walk away with.

Operational confidence

Walk into your first day already familiar with the workflows, terminology, and decision points.

Interview-ready stories

Concrete, scenario-grounded examples you can talk through with hiring managers.

Verifiable proof of work

Simulation completions appear on your Competency Passport for sponsors to inspect.

Two clinical research professionals reviewing a trial protocol together at a modern lab bench
Real protocols. Real reps. Audit-ready evidence sponsors can verify.
Questions

Common questions about YANA Sim Lab.

Is Sim Lab a substitute for real experience?

No — it's a bridge. Sim Lab compresses the operational learning curve so candidates without direct experience can demonstrate competency.

Do I need to be enrolled in YANA Academy?

No. Sim Lab is available standalone, though it pairs naturally with Academy cohorts.

How are scenarios graded?

A combination of automated checks (data integrity, query response time) and senior reviewer feedback on judgment and rationale.

Can sponsors use Sim Lab to assess candidates?

Yes. Hiring teams can commission custom scenarios as part of their assessment process inside YANA Talent Cloud.

What YANA Sim Lab graduates say

Real names. Real placements. Verified outcomes.

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

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
Workshop
Day 1 gave me clarity and direction in clinical research.

Before the 14-Day Challenge I felt lost about the different roles in the field. Day 1 provided much-needed clarity and direction — it required me to research various clinical research roles and identify one that aligns with my skills and interests. This simple but powerful exercise has helped me stay focused.

Portrait of Martina Ashu, 14-Day Challenge participant, smiling at the camera
Martina Ashu
Career Explorer
14-Day Challenge

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

Ready to start with YANA Sim Lab?

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