Newsletter | August 14, 2025

08.14.25 -- Why CRO Site Network Strategies Confuse Me

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OUTSOURCING MODELS

Why CRO Site Network Strategies Confuse Me

As CROs evolve beyond traditional service roles, many are investing in proprietary or semi-integrated site networks to streamline trial delivery, improve patient access, and boost data consistency. This article explores how major players like ICON, Parexel, PPD, and Syneos Health are building or partnering with site networks—sometimes through direct ownership, sometimes through curated alliances.

The Ten Commandments Of Vendor Selection

Selecting the right vendors sets the foundation for efficient operations and reliable outcomes, and these ten essential principles can guide sponsors in making informed vendor choices.

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.

The Role Of Company Culture In FSP Partnerships

This piece explores intentional culture-building as a strategic asset in FSP engagements, transforming transactional relationships into enduring, high-performing partnerships.

Orphan And Rare Disease CRO Services

Rare disease clinical studies demand a specialized full-service CRO with expertise in enrollment, site selection, and global regulatory knowledge for accelerated recruitment.

REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE

A Guide To Guidelines: How ICH And Others Help Us Conduct Better Trials

Guidelines abound in clinical research. So, how should sponsor companies and partners think about their role in ensuring compliance? Consultant Kamila Novak explores their importance.

Regulatory Advantages Of Clinical Trials In Canada Versus Australia

An expert answers your question about the regulatory advantages of conducting your clinical study in Canada versus Australia. Watch now to learn more.

Transforming Medicine: Strategies In CAGT Development

As cell and gene therapies (CAGTs) evolve, adaptive strategies are crucial to accelerating development and ensuring timely patient access.

The FDA's New Guidance May Be Shaking Up Biotech

The FDA’s recent draft guidance on accelerated approval outlines tougher standards for confirmatory trials and introduces a faster process for withdrawing approvals.

Transforming Regulatory Processes Through AI, ML, NLP, And RPAs

Explore the rapidly evolving landscape of regulatory processes as they undergo a profound digital transformation, highlighting how emerging technologies are reshaping traditional regulatory frameworks.

Groundbreaking Rare Disease Drug Approval (OGSIVEO [nirogacestat])

Strategic guidance helped SpringWorks Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing precision medicine, to refine their regulatory strategy for late-stage development.

Integrated Strategies for Achieving Regulatory Milestones Faster

Learn how an innovative formulation platform reduced development timelines and allowed a sponsor to find the optimal nafamostat formulation without adding unnecessary delays.

Reviewing Protocols Across Therapeutic Areas

Successful clinical trials start with an efficient protocol review. Get your clinical trial to the starting line while ensuring participant health and safety.

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