Partnering & Outsourcing Editorial

  1. Were There Any Surprises In Clinical Trials In 2024? 12/4/2024

    Is it any surprise that when I asked a group of clinical trial industry experts to summarize some of the things that stood out to them in 2024, that AI would be mentioned more than once? Probably not. Resistance to DCTs, increasing regulatory scrutiny, and a slowdown in CRO M&As also made their lists — but I’m guessing none of that surprises you, either.

  2. Site Capabilities — The Hidden Drivers Of Clinical Trial Success 11/26/2024

    We've overcomplicated site selection, says Stryde Research CEO Chintan Desai. Here, Desai details what qualities sponsors should really look for in sites and why some of our existing criteria aren't cutting it.

  3. CRO Summit Chair Muses On The Future Of CROs 11/13/2024

    Clinical Outsourcing Group CRO Summit Chair and seasoned biopharma CxO Jasmina Jankicevic shares her insights on the evolving landscape of CROs. 

  4. With The State Of CRO Monitoring, Industry Must Course Correct 11/11/2024

    When a sponsor outsources monitoring, it is outsourcing QC. But is that a good thing? PDC Pharma Strategy CEO Penelope Przekop explains why sponsors might want to reconsider its decision to outsource clinical trial monitoring.

  5. Mimicking The Hollywood Mindset To Develop Drugs In An Era Driven By Capital Markets 11/7/2024

    Traditional organizational structures often struggle to adapt to the dynamic nature of drug development; consultant Sid Parulkar offers another approach that borrows from the Hollywood film industry.

  6. As The Pendulum Swings, More Sponsors Initiate Site Identification And Feasibility 10/25/2024

    Consultant Megan Liles has seen outsourcing shifts over the years but says this one feels different. Here, Liles explains why she believes sponsors will ultimately initiate site identification and feasibility before bringing a CRO on board.

  7. Panavance Details IND Prep Ahead Of FDA Submission For Ovarian Cancer Trial 10/23/2024

    Panavance CEO Greg Bosch discusses the company’s pursuit of a second trial for misetionamide, walking us through IND preparations, CRO selection, and securing funding. 

  8. The Role Of The CRO Is Changing. Why? 10/21/2024

    The role of the CRO is in flux. As sponsors shift to full-service outsourced (FSO) models to functional service provider (FSP) models, CROs are finding themselves redefining their role in the outsourcing relationship. Jeremy Weitz explains in this two-part series. on the changing role of the CRO.

  9. With The Rise Of PAOs And Site Networks, What Will The CRO's Role Be? 10/21/2024

    In part two of this series, Jeremy Weitz discusses the roles of PAOs and site networks, as well as how CROs are partnering with them, and predicts how CROs might reinvent themselves. 

  10. Why Site-CRO Relationships Are So Strained — And How To Fix Them 10/18/2024

    Empactful Ventures Founder Denise Bronner explains the issues that strain site-sponsor relationships and how to resolve them.