Conducting a clinical trial involves much more than just a physician and a patient. The skills of many experts are required in the design and running of a clinical trial. Such skills include; trial coordination, data processing, regulatory management, medical research, and many more. The people who play these roles are vital components in successfully initiating and conducting a clinical trial 1 . A successful clinical trial is a product of different personnel, all working together on various tasks at the same time to ensure everything comes together. Matching individuals with appropriate tasks ensures the proper use of the program’s resources and that the team members enjoy and remain challenged by their roles. 2 Some of the roles of the core team members involved in clinical trials will be discussed below. Principal Investigator (PI) The principal investigator is the lead personnel at the clinical trial site and oversees the conduct of the clinical trial. The PI is most times ...