The Evolving Relationship Between Sponsors and Contract Research Organizations
If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that so much more can be achieved when all players in the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries work together in a truly collaborative way. The opportunity for the clinical development industry is to take what we have learned about how we can work together and use this to continue to drive progress. To strategically support clients, at ICON, this means partnering with sponsors in a way that goes beyond a traditional CRO. It means being a trusted partner.
FSP Outsourcing in Clinical Research: Trends and Opportunities
June 9th 2025When drug developers choose the right outsourcing strategies in clinical research, they can gain significant benefits in terms of quality, efficiency, and operational success. In its third annual Functional Service Provider (FSP) Trends Report, Thermo Fisher Scientific’s clinical research business—PPD—gathered insights from 150 global biotech and pharma leaders to determine how FSP models help sponsors address common industry obstacles.
Unlock Commercial Growth through Data-Driven Patient and HCP Insights
May 2nd 2025Leveraging data-driven patient and healthcare provider (HCP) insights, including social drivers of health (SDOH), is essential for life sciences companies to continuously improve patient engagement and commercial success. Mark Rodgers, AVP of Commercial Analytics at Inovalon, discusses how identifying treatment milestones, assessing HCP performance, and segmenting patient populations using SDOH data can drive targeted strategies that improve healthcare outcomes and market access
