Newsletter | September 4, 2025

09.04.25 -- FDA's Elsa May Prompt Pharma To Rethink Regulatory Filings

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REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE

FDA's Elsa May Prompt Pharma To Rethink Regulatory Filings

AI expert Pradeepta Mishra of Beghou Consulting explains why pharmaceutical companies need to quickly evolve their regulatory strategies, authoring procedures, and governance frameworks in light of the FDA's new Elsa generative AI pilot.

Navigating Regulatory Uncertainty: Diversity Action Plans

Sponsors planning Phase 3 and pivotal clinical trials are facing fresh uncertainty as the FDA’s Diversity Action Plan guidance continues to shift.

Controlling Comment Chaos: A Medical Writing Leader's Story

Discover how Sarah Wilson, Director at Alkermes, revolutionized document collaboration using a document review platform to boost efficiency and overcome regulatory challenges in medical writing.

Gene Therapy Studies Rose While Financing Declined In Q2 2025

There were three new approvals across the therapeutic landscape in the second quarter of 2025, but despite those positive signs, overall dealmaking was flat for the quarter.

Local Considerations When Developing sIRB Reliance Policies

Delve into the importance of training and educating research staff on the sIRB process, fostering a culture of collaboration, and developing mechanisms for monitoring compliance and managing conflicts.

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OUTSOURCING MODELS

4 Clear Trends In Outsourced Clinical Services

Discover the four dominant trends in outsourced clinical and eClinical services for 2025, with insights derived from an annual survey by L.E.K. Consulting.

Hiring Your Head Of Quality - Borrow Or Build?

Leaning on an interim Head of Quality offers advantages during the search for a full-time hire, such as flexibility and access to seasoned expertise for startups.

Five Ways Site-Facing Technology Helps Sponsors And CROs

Site-facing technology is presented as a crucial enabler of efficient trial execution, aligning site operations with sponsor timelines and objectives.

Why Biotech CRO Partnerships Are Essential For Clinical Trial Success

For early-stage biotech companies, the road from discovery to market is fraught with challenges, and in this environment, strategic partnerships with CROs have become a cornerstone of clinical success.

Targeted Modalities: Trends, Challenges, CDMO Considerations

Targeted modalities are designed to bind specifically to receptors or biological targets, ensuring a more directed and effective treatment while reducing systemic exposure and unintended side-effects.

How RFI/RFP Optimization Changes The Game

Selecting the right vendors can determine whether a clinical trial advances smoothly or stalls under budget overruns and delays.

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