DURHAM, N.C., SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 — Sponsors and CROs can forge stronger relationships by pursuing long-term partnerships that value collaboration over transactions. Premier Research’s top neuroscientist will discuss how when she hosts a session at Outsourcing Clinical Trials New England in Boston.
Krista Armstrong, Vice President and Head of Neuroscience, will describe best practices for creating sponsor-CRO partnerships at OCT New England on Wednesday, September 6, at 9:30 a.m. Dr. Armstrong will address:
- Setting expectations, establishing responsibilities, and meshing cultures between sponsors and contract research organizations.
- Recognizing each sponsor’s unique needs — from big pharma companies with well-defined processes to small biotechs that need full-range support.
- The importance of effective governance and appropriate risk-sharing.
Prior to her session, Dr. Armstrong will take part in a panel discussion on maximizing CRO engagement in clinical trials, joining leaders from two pharma companies. The panel session begins at 8:30 a.m. September 6.
About Premier Research
Premier Research is a leading clinical development service provider that helps highly innovative biotech and specialty pharma companies transform breakthrough ideas into reality. The company has a wealth of experience in the execution of global, regional and local clinical development programs with a special focus on addressing unmet needs in areas such as analgesia, dermatology, medical device, neuroscience, oncology, pediatric, and rare disease. Premier Research operates in 84 countries and employs 1,100 professionals, including a strong international network of clinical monitors and project managers, regulatory, data management, statistical, scientific, and medical experts. They are focused on smart study design for advanced medicines that allow life-changing treatments.