Clinical Trials

In global clinical trials, the kit is much more than a box handed off to a courier. It’s a critical trial tool that must clear customs, withstand transit, and arrive across borders ready for use by the trial team or participants. That means more than…

Clinical trials are complex, high-stakes endeavors, and even small missteps in logistics, coordination, or vendor performance can lead to costly delays. That’s why internal audits for clinical trials compliance and risk management are so important. They’re not just about checking boxes or satisfying regulatory requirements;…

This year has been packed with conferences, and we’ve recently closed out the latest: SCOPE Europe in Barcelona. The breakout agenda at SCOPE was strong, with timely topics and presenters who reminded us that great content is most effective when it’s paired with thoughtful delivery. The…

Patient centricity in clinical trials has been a guiding theme across clinical research conferences for years, and lately, it’s begun to feel more real. At the recent SCOPE conference in Barcelona, I saw firsthand how sponsors are moving from intention to implementation. They are redesigning…

Conferences are great for reconnecting with colleagues, scoping out industry trends, and grabbing a few too many branded chip clips. But the best ones also come with surprises. Last year, I met someone who shared my last name. Not especially noteworthy until it turned out…

In today’s digital age, in-person interactions remain invaluable. While technology facilitates remote connections, face-to-face communication offers unique benefits. Discover the importance of personal interactions gained at clinical research conferences and in-person meetings. My colleague, Mike Lakey, and I recently returned from the Outsourcing in Clinical…

As clinical trials become increasingly complex and personalized, we need to take a fresh look at how we engage with patients—and with the wider community. That engagement often begins offline: a poster in a physician’s office, a leaflet picked up (for themselves or a loved…

Our free ebook, “Ancillary Supplies and Equipment for Clinical Trials: Details, Decisions, and Making it All Work,” is available now. Download your free copy here. Our ebook is a valuable resource for clinical trial sponsors. It provides in-depth insights and practical strategies for identifying and…

This is the second blog post in our series on clinical trial project management. In the first blog post, we established that effective clinical trial project managers do more than just keep tasks on schedule; they play a crucial role in ensuring project success and…