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Five Metrics That Predict CRO Success (and How to Measure Them)

Selecting a contract research organization (CRO) is one of the highest-stakes decisions a sponsor makes during drug or device development. The right partner accelerates timelines, protects data integrity, and keeps costs predictable. The wrong one creates delays that compound across every...

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Regulatory Sciences

FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Psychedelic Drug Development

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a draft guidance on the development of psychedelic drugs. There has been a growing interest in using psychedelics for the treatment of...

Quality & Compliance

What You Need to Know About GxP Independent Compliance Audits, Part 1

In this post, we’re going to discuss the various types of GxP Compliance Audits, internal versus independent third-party audits. the role that independent auditors play in conducting compliance...

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Quality & Compliance

Decentralization of Cell and Gene Therapy

Patients typically go through the same thought process when they have been diagnosed. After the relief of knowing that their ailment was correctly diagnosed, most patients want to know the path back...

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Quality & Compliance

Clinical Trial Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Audits – Are you ready?

Good clinical practice (GCP) is an international ethical analysis and scientific quality standard for designing, conducting, and auditing clinical trials that involve the participation of human...

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FDA's Concern over Diethylene Glycol (DEG) and Ethylene Glycol (EG) Contamination

Recent contamination of several drug products in India resulting in fatalities have prompted a new FDA guidance entitled "Testing of Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Maltitol Solution, Hydrogenated Starch...

Meet the Expert: Louise Leach

Meet the Expert: Louise Leach

Our "Meet the Expert" series introduces you to our team of experts around the world. This "behind the curtain" view will help you get to know who we are on a professional and personal level, and...

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Digital Transformation

Leveraging Veeva Vault’s TMF Bot & AI to Improve Quality and Consistency

The Trial Master File (TMF) allows an effective way to collect and manage study specific documents during a clinical trial. The TMF serves as a complete and accurate record of the trial's conduct,...

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Clinical Research Solutions

Why Decentralized Clinical Trials are the Future of Clinical Research

Decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) have emerged as a transformative approach in clinical research, offering unique benefits that challenge the traditional models. However, deciding whether to...

Meet the Expert: Jens van Wijngaarden

Meet the Expert: Jens van Wijngaarden

Our "Meet the Expert" series introduces you to our team of experts around the world. This "behind the curtain" view will help you get to know who we are on a professional and personal level, and...

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Clinical Research Solutions

Benefits of Decentralized Clinical Trials

In recent years, the landscape of clinical trials has undergone a remarkable transformation with the emergence of decentralized clinical trials (DCTs). These innovative approaches leverage technology...

Meet the Expert: Warren Vieira

Meet the Expert: Warren Vieira

Our "Meet the Expert" series introduces you to our team of experts around the world. This "behind the curtain" view will help you get to know who we are on a professional and personal level, and...

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Clinical Research Solutions

Artificial Intelligence in the Medical Information Industry: Transforming Healthcare with AI and Automation

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has revolutionized various industries, including the medical information sector. One notable AI-driven tool is ChatGPT, developed by...

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Meet the Expert: Ioana Panturoiu

Our "Meet the Expert" series introduces you to our team of experts around the world. This "behind the curtain" view will help you get to know who we are on a professional and personal level, and...

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Meet the Expert: Kimberly Futch

Our "Meet the Expert" series introduces you to our team of experts around the world. This "behind the curtain" view will help you get to know who we are on a professional and personal level, and...

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Clinical Trials in Australia: Unlocking Value for Clients

In recent years, Australia has emerged as a leading destination for conducting clinical trials, attracting pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device/diagnostic companies, and research organizations...

What to Expect During the NDA Review Process

Compiling and submitting a New Drug Application (NDA) submission is a complicated and intensive activity. Once you have submitted your application to FDA, you may be curious about what can you expect...

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Safety Data Exchange Agreements (SDEAs) and Pharmacovigilance Agreements (PVAs) – An Overview

A Safety Data Exchange Agreement (SDEA) or Pharmacovigilance Agreement (PVA) is a legal written contract which ensures that all safety data, PV tasks and responsibilities are detailed between two or...

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The End of the FDA's Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher Program

What’s Next for Rare Disease Innovation? For children suffering from rare and often life-threatening diseases, access to new and effective treatments can mean the difference between life and death....

An Overview of the PSMF: Pharmacovigilance System Master File

What is a PSMF? The EU Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF) is a legally required document created and maintained by a Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH). Essentially, the document is a...

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FDA's Expedited Programs Explained

In order to incentivize the development of therapies (drugs biologics) to fill unmet medical needs for treatment of serious conditions, the FDA has developed various programs to expedite drug...

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The Importance of the eCTD Structure for FDA Approval

The Importance of the eCTD To harmonize the process of regulatory reviews for global drug development, a unified structure was developed and implemented for electronic Common Technical Document...