Partnering & Outsourcing Editorial

  1. A 5-Step Approach To Strengthen Clinical Trial Partnerships In Low- And Middle-Income Countries 8/30/2024

    To find suppliers and partners for our clinical trial programs, we need to go beyond just selecting the best offer and then managing them. For virtual organizations in particular, we must strive to be the partner of choice. 

  2. The Small Biotech's Checklist For FIH Trials 8/27/2024

    Getting medicine to its first patients is enormously complex with many players and moving parts. These are the critical steps.

  3. Are You Afraid Of Adopting New Outsourcing Models? 8/21/2024

    Pricing strategies for outsourcing clinical services have evolved over the years, yet many sponsors are reluctant to change from their status quo. That may change, though, as CROs begin to add technology and site networks to their offerings. 

  4. Clinical Trial QA Strategies In Low- And Middle-Income Countries 8/9/2024

    This author shares key learnings and insights around quality assurance coming out of Gates MRI's vaccine clinical trials in low- and middle-income countries.

  5. Government Contract Advances Walgreens In Clinical Space 8/1/2024

    Walgreen’s new $25 million deal with BARDA (Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority) is a huge win for the pharmacy chain. John Campbell, head of DCTs at Walgreens, explains the ins and outs of the study and what could be next for the company regarding its clinical trials division.

  6. Why Moving More Cancer Trials Into The Community Benefits Patients And Sponsors 7/29/2024

    Amita Patnaik, MS, FRCPC recounts the growth and necessity of START’s locations and site network amid the perpetual need to bring clinical research, especially for cancer, closer to patients.

  7. Sites To Sponsors: Have A Little More Trust 7/24/2024

    Atlas Clinical Research CEO Mark Scullion says trust should be the foundation of a proper site-sponsor relationship and posits that site networks are at an advantage to do just that.

  8. A Look At 5 Years Of CRO Leadership Awards 7/9/2024

    Are the same companies winning the CRO Leadership Awards year over year? I decided to look back at the data to find out. 

  9. Getting A Grasp On CRO Selection 6/25/2024

    Companies can spend a great deal of time negotiating preferred provider agreements (PPAs), and their presence, or lack thereof, can make or break which CROs are shortlisted or awarded a Phase II/III study.

  10. Storyboarding: The Secret Weapon Of GCP Quality Assurance 6/6/2024

    Discover how storyboards in GCP quality assurance can serve as a framework for crafting clear, consistent messaging that resonates across inspection teams with GCP consultant Donatella Ballerini.