Oncology & Hematology

The ADC Operations Playbook: Dose Strategy, Site Readiness, and Patient-Centric Execution

The ADC Operations Playbook: Dose Strategy, Site Readiness, and Patient-Centric Execution

Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are transforming oncology development—but they also bring significant operational complexity. Narrow therapeutic windows, payload-driven toxicities, biomarker-dependent enrollment, and evolving regulatory expectations demand a different approach than traditional oncology trials.

This practical guide helps sponsors navigate ADC development from early- to later-phase studies, covering dose strategy in the era of Project Optimus, site readiness, biomarker-driven enrollment, and patient-centric execution. The result is a clear, phase-aware roadmap for improving enrollment, generating stronger data, and protecting patients at every step.

What’s Inside

  • How Project Optimus is reshaping ADC dose-finding and why adaptive, model-based designs are becoming critical for early-phase success
  • Site readiness strategies—from academic centers in FIH studies to controlled expansion into community oncology settings
  • Practical ways to address the biomarker bottleneck, including pre-screening, lab strategy, and screen failure management
  • A proactive framework for monitoring safety, improving retention, and embedding the patient voice into protocol design