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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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Clinical Research Solutions

Demystifying CAPA Management: Overcoming Challenges in the Fast-Paced World of GMP

This article has been updated since its original publication date. Navigating the complexities of Corrective Action / Preventive Action (CAPA) in the drug and medical device industries often poses a...

Meet the Expert: Demis N. Lipe

Meet the Expert: Demis N. Lipe

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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Illuminating FDA's 2023 BLA Approvals: A Comparative Analysis

The FDA's Biologics License Application (BLA) approvals in 2023 have marked a significant chapter in medical innovation, embodying precision and transformative therapies. A closer examination of the...

Meet the Expert: Mukul Agrawal

Meet the Expert: Mukul Agrawal

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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2023: A New Chapter in FDA Drug Approvals - A Resurgence of Innovation

The year 2023 unveiled an eventful chapter in FDA drug approvals, heralding a resurgence of innovation after a brief decline. This period represented not just a numerical rebound but a meaningful...

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Regulatory Sciences

UK/EU Regulatory Developments Review 2023

Introduction The year 2023 has been remarkable in terms of regulatory developments within the UK and EU, characterised by substantial changes, innovative approvals, and strategic initiatives in the...

Meet the Expert: Dr. Kiran Kandula

Meet the Expert: Dr. Kiran Kandula

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...

Meet the Expert: Philip Simonson

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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Value of Intentional Bias in GxP Vendor Audits

Discovering intentional bias in GxP Vendor audits: weighing its advantages, drawbacks, and strategies for effective mitigation. While the prevailing view suggests that GxP auditors should not be...

Meet the Expert: Clarence Young, MD

Meet the Expert: Clarence Young

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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The Hidden Costs of Project Communication Gaps

Ineffective communication may be a key factor contributing to the challenges in your projects. Communication is a vital aspect of our daily lives, and the success of a project is closely linked to...

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Meet the Expert: Brian Wellins

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...

FDA Proposes Significant Changes to LDT Regulation

On October 3rd, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a proposed rule to amend its enforcement approach to Laboratory Developed tests (LDTs). If implemented, this rule would result...

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FDA Finalizes the Breakthrough Devices Program Guidance and Reinforces Innovative Medical Device Manufacturers that Help to Address Health Inequities

The FDA's Breakthrough Devices Program is intended to expedite the development of innovative technologies for patients with life-threatening or irreversibly debilitating diseases or conditions. The...

Meet the Expert: Immaculich Rani

Meet the Expert: Immaculich Rani

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...

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...