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Pros and Cons of Working with a CRO

A Contract Research Organization (CRO) is a company that provides support to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries in the form of research services outsourced on a contract basis. CROs offer a wide range of services, including:

Meet the Expert: Janice Worley

Meet the Expert: Janice Worley

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...

Recognizing the Value of Outsourcing GxP Audits

Recognizing the Value of Outsourcing GxP Audits

In today's highly regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare industries, maintaining compliance with GxP Practices, and other regulatory requirements is paramount. Failure to meet these...

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FDA’s Updated Software Guidance

The FDA has recently published a number of software related guidance documents, covering topics such as off-the-shelf software, cybersecurity, closed-loop-control, and predetermined change control...

Meet the Expert: Savannah Kay Anzaldua

Meet the Expert: Savannah Kay Anzaldua

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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Challenges in Oncology Trials: How to Navigate the Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Setting the Scene: What Makes Oncology Clinical Trials Different? Ever increasing knowledge of the molecular basis of malignant disease has stimulated development of targeted agents. This often leads...

Meet the Expert: Naila Musharraf Ali

Meet the Expert: Naila Musharraf Ali

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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How to Avoid Blind-Spots in Your Early-Stage Drug Development Program

Navigating the landscape of vital drug development? Discover the five crucial areas that could make or break your success. Early-stage drug development encompasses the initial phases of researching,...

Meet the Expert: Pinky Sharma

Meet the Expert: Pinky Sharma

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...

Navigating FDA User Fee Updates for Fiscal Year 2023

As the U.S. Government begins its fiscal year on October 1, it signifies the annual revisions in FDA User Fees, which have an impact on applications and facilities associated with Prescription Drugs...

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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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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Formal FDA Meetings for Sponsors or Applications of PDUFA Products

This article has been updated since its original February 28, 2017 publication. Since the introduction of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) VII for fiscal years 2023 - 2027, the FDA...

A Guide to the Clinical Study Report

What is a Clinical Study Report? A Clinical Study Report (CSR) is a document that describes the methods and results of a clinical study or trial, along with a short discussion of key findings related...

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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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