Productivity Hacks For An Effective RFP / Clinical Trial Vendor Selection

By Kalyan Obalampalli (KO), Founder, ClinAI

Starting a new clinical study requires careful vendor selection—a critical yet often overlooked task amid competing priorities like trial management, reporting, and enrollment. Selecting the right vendor is a strategic decision that can significantly influence trial success. This guide offers ten practical, actionable steps to enhance your selection process and ensure long-term partnership alignment.

Key recommendations include creating a detailed vendor selection checklist, leveraging technology tools and AI-driven platforms, data-driven decision-making, supported by objective metrics and stakeholder feedback, ensures balanced evaluations beyond upfront costs, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and more. By integrating these strategies, clinical teams can navigate vendor selection more effectively, ensuring their trials remain on track, compliant, and positioned for success.