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Influencers in Pharma: A Growing Compliance Frontier

As digital marketing evolves, prescription drug promotion is expanding into spaces traditionally dominated by consumer brands. Pharmaceutical companies are increasingly collaborating with influencers, ranging from health advocates and patient ambassadors to well-known celebrities, to reach...

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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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...

Meet Ioana Panturoiu, Senior Manager, PV Alliance Management

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...

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Patient and Healthcare Provider Satisfaction Surveys: Maximizing Response Rates

Customer perception and satisfaction play a pivotal role in shaping the success and reputation of pharma companies. Given the significance of these factors, it's understandable that many pharma...

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Clinical Research Solutions

7 Reasons Projects Fail (And How to Ensure Success)

Leadership at drug and devices companies are continually overwhelmed with the constant balance of driving daily work, managing resources, and addressing unplanned emergencies. This balance is then...

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Best Practices for Veeva Vault Software Upgrades & Release Management

Across biotech startups and global pharmaceutical companies alike, Veeva Vault continues to expand market share. With 1,300+ customers, Veeva Systems is one of the largest providers of cloud...

Meet the Expert: Long Tan (Tom)

Meet the Expert: Long Tan [Tom]

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: Amol Yelgaonkar

Meet the Expert: Amol Yelgaonkar

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

Key Challenges of CRISPR Drug Development Project Management

CRISPR, or Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats, is a gene-editing technology that holds enormous promise for treating genetic diseases. However, developing CRISPR-based drugs is...

Meet the Expert: Ana Ming

Meet the Expert: Ana Ming

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

Key Challenges of Specialty Pharma Drug Development Project Management

Specialty pharma companies are focused on developing drugs for niche markets, such as rare diseases, cancer, and other complex conditions. These drugs often require significant investment in research...

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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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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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....

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What are Patient Support Programs?

Patient Support Programs (PSPs)  in the pharmaceutical sector offer a range of services to help patients start and adhere to their therapies, including Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs), patient...

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The Impact of a US Government Shutdown on the Food and Drug Administration

This article was originally published in September 2023, and has been updated to reflect an upcoming potential government shutdown. As U.S. lawmakers return from the President’s Day holiday, they are...