What is corporate social responsibility (CSR)? It’s an official term for a company’s societal goals – its bigger-picture policies and efforts that transcend doing business. CSR has four key pillars: Environment Labor and Human Rights Ethics Sustainable Procurement Does your company have a dedicated CSR…
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Ancillary Clinical Trial Supplies and Equipment
Staying Compliant with Recalls and Safety Notices
by Ryan Seeleyby Ryan SeeleyRecalls and notices are intended to safeguard patients – and also providers. Failure to follow through can put patient safety in jeopardy and lead to other complications. Ignoring or overlooking these recalls and notices can have far-reaching effects. Management of recalls and safety notices can be…
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The last time I stepped on a plane was back in March… that’s roughly the same time since I drove for more than an hour, had face-to-face in person contact with a client, went a day without checking my phone 10 times for new updates,…
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Ancillary Clinical Trial Supplies and Equipment
Managing Lot and Expiry is Not Just for Medications
by Ryan Seeleyby Ryan SeeleyIn clinical trials, compliance and good clinical practice are necessities to success, and patient safety is always paramount. Every detail is important, including the technical task of managing lot and expiry. Some think lot and expiry are important only when it comes to medication. Not so! Lot…
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Essential Tips for Enrolling in Rare Disease Clinical Trials
by Dan McDonaldby Dan McDonaldThe last decade has seen an explosion in rare disease clinical trials for therapies focused on these diseases. PhRMA reports that there are more than 700 orphan drugs currently in development or regulatory review. While rare diseases are rare in a singular sense, when combined,…