Introduction

Introduction...

In this edition of the Clinical Trials eBook Series from Informa Connect Life Sciences, we are taking an in-depth look at the scope of partnerships and outsourcing within clinical trials.

At every stage of clinical trials, partnerships are essential to the success of a study, not just between Sponsor and CRO, but also with vendors. Ease of communication, ensuring quality, and sticking to agreed-upon timelines as well as demonstrated flexibility and adaptability are crucial to any good partnership. Meanwhile, the ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic are changing the way deals are being made.

Over the following pages, industry experts discuss the landscape of partnerships and outsourcing within this moment.

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1. Patient Technology Tools for Industry: Designing Clinical Trials with Patient, Site and Vendor Input

In this session presented by Alison Bond, Janssen, viewers will learn about the proposed approaches for utilizing patient, vendor and site input into the design and implementation of clinical trials with patient technology.

2. How can the success of clinical partnerships be measured? – Industry Voices

Which metrics and KPIs should be tracked to judge not just the performance of the CRO or vendor, but the performance of the combined effort? We asked five industry experts this question, getting the view from pharma, service providers and consortia.

3. Partnering and Deal-Making in Pharma through the Pandemic

This report reveals how partnering discussions have evolved through necessity, and proposes the future direction of deal-making, a strategic imperative for any successful company.

4. How the Charity Sector Can Help You to Reconnect with Your Research Audience

This session presented by Amelia Hursey, Parkinson's UK, shares the ways in which Parkinson's UK engages with the research community.

5. Clinical Trial Vendor Oversight and Governance

Vendor oversight is a trending topic as both vendors and sponsors come to terms with what is expected of them and the associated liabilities and responsibilities while partnering together. With revisions to the regulatory requirements, it's important to understand how they impact vendor management and vendor.