New Firm Aims to Transform Trial Startup
CliniStart announced the company’s opening as a new services provider with specialty focus in clinical trial startup functions, specifically focused in the niche area of clinical trial contracting. The company manages all aspects of the clinical trial contract development and negotiations life cycle, as well as investigator grant budget processes with exceptional knowledge and skill.
Sam Searcy, CEO and key founder of CliniStart, previously cofounded Clintrax Global and served as a global contracting account leader for strategic partnerships with large pharma sponsors. “We believe that in the near future, CliniStart will be the preferred partner for clinical trial contract negotiations and investigator grant budget development for both pharmaceutical sponsors and industry CROs. Our services and software solutions will allow sponsors and CROs to focus on the crucial work of managing clinical trials.”
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