Advance Your Career in Clinical Research
ClinOrient is a clinical research academy founded by active industry professionals. We equip graduates across the MENA region with the skills to launch careers in clinical trials — as CTAs, CRAs, Centralized Monitors, and TMF Quality Specialists.
We prepare you for careers at leading organizations, starting in the MENA region
The first cohort studies completely free
The first cohort is fully funded: a 100% scholarship. Full details are announced on our social media platforms.
Programs Designed for Your Career
From foundations to specialized tracks, find the program that matches your career goals in clinical research.
Built by Professionals, for Professionals
We understand the clinical research industry because we work in it every day. Here's what sets ClinOrient apart.
Industry-Expert Instructors
Learn directly from our clinical research professionals with hands-on experience across CROs, pharma, and regulatory bodies.
Mentorship & Community
Get 1:1 mentoring, join a thriving community of clinical research professionals, and build your professional network.
MENA-Focused Curriculum
Our programs are tailored to the MENA region's regulatory landscape, giving you a competitive edge in local and regional markets.
Career Support
From CV building to mock interviews, we prepare you to land your first clinical research role with confidence.
Recognized Certification
Earn industry-recognized certificates that demonstrate your expertise to employers across the region.
Practical, Hands-On Learning
Work on real-world case studies, mock monitoring visits, and portfolio projects that prepare you for day one on the job.
Where Our Graduates Can Go
Clinical research opens the door to many roles across the industry. Here are a few of the pathways our graduates commonly pursue — and the list keeps growing as new programs launch.
Entry-Level Roles
Your first step into the industry — remote and office-based positions at CROs and sponsors, with the foundations to grow from day one.
Mid-Level Roles
Take ownership of studies, sites, and data. For professionals ready to move from supporting trials to running them.
Senior Roles
Lead programs, teams, and oversight strategy — the leadership track for experienced clinical research professionals.
These are just a few examples — as our academy grows, so do the tracks and levels you can pursue.
Explore the programs that get you thereBuilt by Practitioners
ClinOrient was founded by active clinical research professionals who saw a gap in accessible, high-quality education for the MENA region.
Ibrahim Yakout
Clinical pharmacist and centralized monitor with hands-on experience in risk-based monitoring and clinical data surveillance across global trials. Ibrahim brings scientific rigor and operational depth — translating complex regulatory concepts into practical, career-ready skills.
Omar Nazir
Dr. Omar is a Doctor of Pharmacy and clinical research professional with experience across clinical pharmacy practice, academic research, and global clinical trial operations. He currently serves as a Centralized Clinical Monitor at a global CRO, combining scientific expertise with a continuous improvement mindset to support high-quality clinical research and drive operational excellence across international programs.
Dr. Abdelrahman Abdelshafi
Dr. Abdelrahman is a physician and clinical research expert specializing in evidence-based medicine, advanced statistical modeling, and the integration of artificial intelligence into clinical practice. He partners with leading global institutions — including Cleveland Clinic, Baylor College of Medicine, and the University of Texas — to design rigorous research protocols, manage multi-institutional databases, and advance high-impact literature in urology and beyond. A recognized contributor to the international medical community, his portfolio features landmark studies across several fields, and his rigorous approach to EBM has earned him international accolades, including Best Abstract Presentation Awards.
Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Clinical Research Career?
Learn from clinical research professionals who work in the industry every day. Enroll today and start your journey.