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Credit: photon_photo | stock.adobe.com. Clinical trial success depends on selecting appropriate clinical sites. Poor site selection can lead to delayed recruitment, compromised data quality, increased costs, and regulatory risks

Beyond Prediction: An Evidence-Based Framework for Assessing Site Selection Decisions

By Anh Ninh, Linh Nguyen and Daniel Butler

August 27th 2025

A new systems-based framework helps sponsors and CROs move beyond prediction to understand why site selection succeeds or fails, enabling targeted interventions that boost recruitment, data quality, and trial efficiency.

Jim DiCesare, Vice President, Financial Management Solutions, IQVIA Technologies

Why Sponsors Should Consider a Hybrid Approach for Clinical Trial Payments

By Jim DiCesare

August 13th 2025

Bringing some payment activities in-house while outsourcing others can help sponsors optimize clinical trial efficiency, reduce risks, and strengthen site relationships.

Navigating Complexity: Strategies to Accelerate Modern Clinical Trials

By Cindy Henderson

August 5th 2025

As clinical trials become more complex, success depends on early collaboration, thoughtful protocol design, and practical strategies to manage risk, reduce delays, and support patients.

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FDA Crackdown on Trial Design: What July’s CRLs to Replimune and Capricor Mean for Sponsors

By Andy Studna, Senior Editor

July 25th 2025

Complete Response Letters recently issued by the FDA signal heightened scrutiny of trial design and reinforce the agency’s shifting regulatory expectations for sponsors and CROs.

Empowering the Workforce of the Future: The Trends and Training That Will Drive the Future of Drug Development

By Keri Mattox

July 15th 2025

A new global report finds that clinical research teams are making progress but still lack the skills and tools needed to keep pace with growing trial complexity and emerging technologies.

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What eTMF is Right for You?

IQVIA

August 19th 2024

Webinar Date/Time: Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 at 11am EDT|8am PDT|4pm BST|5pm CEST

From Local to Global: The Power of Centralized Hubs

IQVIA

August 12th 2024

Webinar Date/Time: Tuesday, September 10th, 2024 at 11am EDT|8am PDT|4pm BST|5pm CEST

Three Essential Elements of Meeting Patient Enrollment Goals on Time and on Budget

AutoCruitment

August 7th 2024

Webinar Date/Time: Tue, Aug 20, 2024 11:00 AM EDT

In Focus: Amid Heightened Industry Rules on Sustainability, How are CROs Faring?

Christine Bahls

June 7th 2024

With investors embracing the new regulations, a look at the progress CROs are making in their sustainability efforts

Operational Oversight in Clinical Research: Integrations and Insights

IQVIA

June 5th 2024

Webinar Date/Time: Thursday, June 27th, 2024 at 11am EDT|8am PDT|4pm BST|5pm CEST

Optimizing Remote Monitoring With FSP: Adapting to the New Normal

IQVIA

May 31st 2024

Webinar Date/Time: Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 at 11am EDT|8am PDT|4pm BST|5pm CEST

Tips to Rescue a Clinical Trial Before It’s Too Late

Elizabeth Kelchner

May 3rd 2024

Why constant communication and transparency are paramount to successful partnerships between pharmaceutical companies and CROs

Navigating Participant Payment Challenges in Clinical Trials: A New Approach for Sponsors and Sites

IQVIA

May 1st 2024

Complex Trials, Clear Budgets: Global Clinical Trial Budgeting Strategies

IQVIA

April 15th 2024

Webinar Date/Time: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 11am EDT | 8am PDT | 4pm BST | 5pm CEST

Automating document exchange can speed up reconciliation and study close-out. (Source: Veeva)

Focus on Fundamentals for Better Collaboration Across Research Sites and Sponsors

Kenny Kong

April 9th 2024

Improving the site-sponsor relationship can get trials off on the right foot and on a path for success.

Improve Study Outcomes Through Site-Centered eConsent Solutions

Maximize your Study’s Potential: How Expert Recommendations on Data Collection, Data Flow, Standards and AI can Transform Outcomes

IQVIA

April 5th 2024

Webinar Date/Time: Thursday, May 9th, 2024 at 11am EDT | 8am PDT | 4pm BST | 5pm CEST

The Evolution of FSP: Not Just for Large Pharma

IQVIA

April 4th 2024

Webinar Date/Time: Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 at 11am EDT | 8am PDT | 4pm BST | 5pm CEST

When FMVs Collide: Coming to Terms with Fair Market Value

Norman M. Goldfarb

January 19th 2024

With variation in costs between different stakeholders in clinical trials, there is often disagreement on fair market value.

Navigating the Complexities of Clinical Trial Budget Forecasting and Payments

IQVIA

January 2nd 2024

Top 3 Most Read CRO/Sponsor Feature Articles of 2023

Andy Studna, Senior Editor

December 29th 2023

Authors highlighted outsourcing and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in these CRO/sponsor articles from 2023.

Anticipating Near-Term Structural Change in the Outsourcing Landscape

Samir Shah

December 22nd 2023

Can full-service outsourcing to CROs by large biopharma companies sustainably prosecute a clinical development portfolio?

Ethical Review of Decentralized Clinical Trials (DCTs): Tools, Resources & Best Practices

Medable

December 19th 2023

Webinar Date/Time: Wed, Jan 17, 2024 12:00 PM EST

Clinical Research Sites Have Spoken: How Can Sponsors and CROs Improve the Site Experience?

PAREXEL

November 21st 2023

Webinar Date/Time: Mon, Dec 4, 2023 11:00 AM EST

Harmonizing Outsourcing to Keep Clinical Trials on Track

Debbie Gilmore

November 17th 2023

A shared partnership culture is critical in navigating today’s complex terrain.

The Evolution of CRO and Sponsor Relationships

James Moat

November 16th 2023

Exploring the 11 key ‘warning signs’ that could impact partnership success.

The Two Guiding Principles of Optimal Trial Delivery

Rhonda Henry

November 15th 2023

Trust-based relationships form the foundation for successful trial management.

How to Achieve Comprehensive Oversight of Your Entire Portfolio of Clinical Trials

IQVIA

November 10th 2023

Webinar Date/Time: Tuesday, December 12th, 2023 at 11am EST | 8am PST | 4pm GMT | 5pm CET

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Creating Strategic Relationships: The Changing Face of Contract Research Organizations and Sponsor Partnerships

Jennifer Visser-Rogers

November 6th 2023

By taking on tasks such as clinical trial management, logistics, statistics, and data management, contract research organizations have helped expand the capabilities of their sponsor partners and accelerate drug development timelines.

Contract Research Organizations: Leveraging Technology for Success

Dave Espenshade

November 3rd 2023

The handling of payments is frequently an aspect of contract research organizations work that goes underappreciated and undervalued, despite its critical importance.

Reducing Trial Cycle Times: Highlighting the Importance of Efficient Forecasting and Team Building

IQVIA

October 31st 2023

Webinar Date/Time: Thursday, November 30th, 2023 at 3pm EST | 12pm PST | 8pm GMT | 9pm CET

Validation Considerations for AI-Enabled SaaS

IQVIA

October 27th 2023

Webinar Date/Time: Thursday, November 9th, 2023 Option 1: 9am EST | 6am PST | 2pm GMT | 3pm CET

Mastering the Logistics of Remote Visits in Global Decentralized Clinical Trials

PCM Trials

October 17th 2023

Webinar Date/Time: Tue, Nov 14, 2023 11:00 AM EST

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Outsourcing Model Usage and its Relationship to Clinical Trial Performance

Mary Jo Lamberti, PhD;Zachary Smith;Maria DiPietro;John Barry;Ken Getz, MBA

October 12th 2023

Pilot study seeks to validate new and more granular outsourcing model classifications in differentiating performance across custom contract-service approaches.