Start-up activities for clinical trials present many operational challenges for sites and sponsors/contract research organizations (CROs), especially when increasingly complex protocols and investigational products are at play. The need to thoroughly evaluate study designs, budgets, and site staff availability to ensure operational success has become a priority so that sites and sponsors/CROs are utilizing their resources appropriately. As the research industry continues to lean toward expediting timelines, a streamlined and cohesive process for start-up activities is necessary.

This session will explore the differing needs for start-up between a site and a sponsor /CRO and how robust communication and collaboration between all parties can foster a successful and efficient start-up process.

CEU: 1.0 ACRP

Speakers:

• Jennifer Davis, Project Director, Clinical Trial Management, Medpace

• Heather Campbell, Site Director, Highlands Oncology