12 Okt 2016

3 Things to consider when running a Trial in a Med Device Start-up

So you’re a medical device start-up preparing your first trial. Managing a clinical program with limited resources can present a multitude of obstacles at the best of times, regardless of whether you’re med device start-up or a small biotech company. With a small staff operating on a tight budget, running a trial completely in-house is rarely an option. Therefore companies must establish internal core competencies, while deciding what aspects of their trial needs to be outsourced. When selecting a vendor, sponsors must find a CRO who will care for their project, first and foremost. They will also need to take advantage of their vendor’s expertise while looking to streamline internal SOPs aligning them with that of theirs. Sponsors should maintain control of site selection, ensuring the site has everything it needs and the staff know how to handle the device (more on that later). [Read more at clinicaltrialsarena.com]

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