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CRO Industry Trends

The past few years have challenged Clinical Research Organizations (CROs) to adjust their business models to meet the changing needs of pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Most CROs saw disappointing 2009 earnings, especially those focused on early stage and nonclinical research, says Scrip Clinical Research, but many mid-sized CROs saw growth in 2010. Whether CROs will be able to sustain growth in 2011 remains unclear. What we do know is that the most successful ones will be those that embrace the three major industry trends – globalization, an increased use of preferred provider relationships, and a greater willingness to invest in new technology. Continue reading

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Vendor Selection – All that Glitters is Not Gold

One of the most important, and difficult, decisions a company has to make is selecting the right contract research organization (CRO) for outsourcing its nonclinical, manufacturing, clinical and regulatory activities.  Several variables determine what makes a good outsourcing partner – … Continue reading

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Give Your Scientists an Edge – Partner with a CRO!

Image via Wikipedia In the fast paced R&D world, every biotech is looking for an edge to keep them ahead of their competitors and to help them achieve their goal of either getting a drug to human clinical trials or … Continue reading

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Tech Council of Maryland BioBreakfast Series

The Tech Council of Maryland (TCM), Maryland’s largest technology trade association, brings its 500 plus members access to technology industry leaders in Maryland, DC and Virginia.  MdBio, a division of the TCM, seeks to unify, empower and advance Maryland’s bioscience … Continue reading

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Regulatory Affairs Workload Increasing

I would rather have a big burden and a strong back, than a weak back and a caddy to carry life’s luggage – Elbert Hubbard I don’t know if you follow the Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development … Continue reading

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