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The W-2 to 1099 Playbook for CTMs

Stop working for clinical trials.
Start working on your terms.

Most CTMs leave $34,000/year on the table by staying W-2. This is the roadmap to get it back.

Every training program teaches clinical skills. None teach you how to run a business. TrialPath fills that gap.

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$28/hr vs $65/hr
That's a $76,960/year difference for the same CTM role. W-2 employees leave money on the table.
30,000+
CTMs actively considering independence. Most don't know how. No one teaches the business side.
0 programs
Every training teaches clinical skills. None teach you how to run a business as an independent CTM.
Based on IRS tax data & real CTM salary benchmarks · 15 training lessons across 4 phases · Interactive calculator included
30,000+
CTMs considering independence — built specifically for this community
$88K+ vs $58K
Average 1099 CTM earnings vs W-2, same role, same experience level
15 lessons
Across 4 phases — from "should I do this?" to signed first contract
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The Gap

Clinical research training has a blind spot.

What exists today

Skills and certifications

ACRP, CCRPS, CTM Academy, VIARES, Coursera. They all teach you how to monitor sites, manage data, and pass GCP exams. Valuable, but incomplete.

What's been missing

The business of independence

How to actually leave your W-2, register an EIN, open a business bank account, approach recruiters, and negotiate a rate that reflects your real value.

What You'll Learn

Four phases. One outcome: independence.

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Phase 1 — Free Preview

Decision & Planning

  • Is 1099 right for your career stage?
  • Financial readiness checklist
  • Understanding the contractor landscape
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Phase 2

Business Formation

  • EIN application walkthrough
  • LLC vs sole proprietor decision
  • Business bank accounts & insurance
  • Contract templates you can use today
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Phase 3

Finding Work

  • Building recruiter relationships
  • CRO staffing agencies that hire 1099s
  • Direct sponsor outreach strategy
  • Resume positioning for contract roles
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Phase 4

Negotiation & Growth

  • Rate benchmarks by therapeutic area ($55-100/hr)
  • Negotiation scripts that work
  • Managing multiple contracts
  • Tax strategy for independent contractors
22%
CTM turnover rate in 2024, driving demand for independent contractors
$80B+
Global clinical trials market, projected by 2027
15 lessons
Across 4 phases, with actionable templates and scripts you can use immediately
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Everything you need to go from W-2 to 1099

$297
One-time payment. Lifetime access.
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Phase 1 is completely free. Try before you buy.

You already have the clinical skills.
Now build the business around them.

TrialPath exists because clinical trial professionals deserve a roadmap to independence, not just another certification.

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