"Yes, my training and experience have enabled me to face and embrace change. Not too long ago, we had a clinical trial that was just about to come to a close. I had a patient who wanted to withdraw three days before the trial ended because her husband was not supportive of her decision to participate. If she dropped out of the trial, it would have been devastating. I made an appointment with the patient and her husband and convinced her husband that the patient was not being harmed and what her withdrawal would mean to the trial. He agreed she could continue, and all went well after that."

A great Clinical Research Associate needs to anticipate problems before they arise to help prevent potential punitive actions. Describe a time when you had to quickly and effectively adapt to change in the work environment. Make sure your interviewer walks away knowing that you are comfortable in an environment where you have to deal with changing conditions.