Tips For Establishing & Maintaining An Effective CRO Partnership
By Stephanie Eid, Halloran Consulting Group, Inc.
During our recent Clinical Operations Executive Breakfast, Sarah Santipadri, associate director, clinical program management, AMAG Pharmaceuticals, hosted a virtual roundtable discussion titled “CRO Partnerships – Promise or Peril?” Sarah shared some insights that have helped AMAG see success in its strategic CRO partnering efforts. The participants generally agreed that overall, strategic CRO partnerships can accelerate timelines, improve efficiencies through consistent processes, enable access to global footprint, and leverage the continuation of corporate knowledge and domain expertise. The level of collaboration required for these benefits involves constant nurturing and engagement as well as mutual widespread investment between both parties. This article highlights some major takeaways on this topic.