Newsletter | June 18, 2026

06.18.26 -- From Scorecards To Strategy: Advancing Clinical Trial Partnerships

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

3 Views From Inside FDA's RTCT Pilot

The FDA's RTCT pilot promises to bring clinical trials into the real-time era, but questions remain about governance, oversight, and implementation. We asked three organizations participating in the initiative what they see as the opportunities, challenges, and realities behind the FDA's most ambitious modernization effort in years.

FDA Form 483 Responses: The Difference Between Explaining An Observation And Demonstrating Control

ADRES Bio's Rivka Zaibel walks sponsors through the proper response to an FDA Form 483, emphasizing the need to show understanding and control of the situation.

Capture Was Step One. Execution Is Step Two

Electronic data capture transformed clinical trials, but advancing a study depends on decision workflows that interpret data, coordinate teams, and determine meaningful next actions.

Rethinking Patient Representation In Breast Cancer Trials

Broad patient representation in breast cancer trials is critical, and inclusive trial design improves data relevance, accelerates enrollment, and supports global approval and access.

Real-Time Data... Are We Fixing The Right Bottleneck?

Real-time data streaming to regulators is a bold step, but true clinical acceleration requires solving site-level bottlenecks and data silos to reduce the administrative burden on research.

End-To-End Safety Solutions Designed For Success

As one of the world’s largest and most experienced safety and PV organizations, unearth how this provider is bringing extensive expertise and regulatory intelligence to every industry engagement.

Global Regulatory & Pharmacovigilance Network Support

Explore comprehensive pharmacovigilance (PV) solutions designed to ensure global compliance while adapting to the complex, country-specific regulatory landscapes.

OUTSOURCING

Judgement-Based Project Management Builds Partners' Trust

Project managers often operate under rules that govern how and when they execute tasks. But that doesn't always include room for individual judgment. But judgement, argues Jason Bork, is the differentiator in successful partnerships.

FSP Resource Efficiencies: Resolving Challenges, Optimizing Outcomes

Once used primarily by large sponsors and concentrated in specific areas, functional service providers (FSPs) have evolved alongside the growing complexity and costs of clinical research.

Why Use Scorecards To Make Vendor Selection Decisions

Scorecards enable structured, unbiased vendor selection by transforming complex clinical trial decisions into transparent, data-driven evaluations — ensuring operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

Open-Label Study Assessing Relative And Absolute Bioavailability

Consistent absorption across different formulations and dietary conditions ensures stable therapeutic exposure. This flexibility simplifies patient dosing schedules and supports manufacturing transitions.

Diversity In STEM Scholarships In APAC, North America

With a strong focus on the Life Sciences industry, this program provides financial assistance, hands-on industry experience, and international visibility, creating a more diverse and inclusive future.

Creating Powerful Partnerships

Deepen your impact in global healthcare through thought leadership, education, conferences, and partnerships that elevate visibility, strengthen expertise, and connect you with key HEOR stakeholders.

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