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Watch Episode 1: Choosing the Right CRO – What Most Brands Miss
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Trust, But Verify: Look Beyond the CRO Presentation
Every CRO can present an impressive capabilities deck.The more important question is: what happens after the presentation?Kriti and Mark discuss the value of conducting a proper pre-study audit and looking closely at the systems, quality processes and operational practices that will ultimately determine how a clinical trial is managed.
Sponsors should look beyond what is presented and understand:
What systems are in place?
How mature are the quality processes?
Who will actually manage the study?
How will risks and issues be identified and addressed?
A strong presentation may win attention. Strong processes drive execution.
Evaluate the Team, Not Just the CRO
Experience vs. Execution
Partner vs. Vendor: What Happens When Things Go Wrong?
Green Flags and Red Flags When Choosing a CRO
The One Question to Ask Your CRO
Dr. Mark Miller
Dr. Mark Miller brings experience across academia, pharmaceutical research, product innovation and the nutraceutical industry, including leadership experience at Abbott. His perspective spans biomedical science, clinical research and the challenge of connecting scientific evidence with how products and research findings are evaluated and used in the real world.
In this episode, Dr. Miller brings a practical perspective to CRO selection, clinical trial execution, scientific evidence and the changing role of clinical research in the health and nutrition industry.
Kriti Chaudhary
Associate Director – Partnerships & Strategy, Vedic Lifesciences
Kriti Chaudhary works with health and nutrition companies on clinical research strategy, partnerships and the development of scientifically substantiated products. At Vedic Lifesciences, she works with ingredient suppliers and product innovators to plan and execute clinical studies that are scientifically robust and aligned with business objectives.
In The CRO’s Nest, Kriti brings a practical, strategic perspective to the questions sponsors should ask when planning clinical research and choosing a CRO.
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Watch Episode 1 and stay tuned for the next conversation.
How do you choose the right CRO for a clinical trial?
Choosing the right CRO involves looking beyond cost, timelines and a capabilities presentation. Sponsors should evaluate the CRO’s scientific approach, quality systems, relevant experience, study team, project management capabilities, communication processes and ability to identify and manage risks throughout the clinical trial.
What should I look for when selecting a CRO?
What questions should I ask a CRO before starting a clinical trial?
Should I conduct a CRO audit before starting a clinical trial?
Is therapeutic area experience enough when choosing a CRO?
Why is the study team important when selecting a CRO?
What are some red flags when choosing a CRO?
What are the green flags of a good CRO?
Why is scientific thinking important when selecting a CRO?
How can CRO selection affect the quality of clinical evidence?
Why is CRO selection important for nutraceutical clinical trials?
How can I get more value from a clinical trial?
What is The CRO’s Nest podcast?
How can I suggest a topic for The CRO’s Nest?
