Introduction

    Our expertise identified opportunities to increase efficiency in the decision-making process and resource allocation while ensuring strategic alignment with corporate business objectives. This led to more positive engagement with Key Opinion Leaders, better study management and patient experience.

    About the Client

    A multi-national medical device manufacturer.

    Business Issue

      Volume of Investigator Initiated Research (IIR) submissions causing strain on internal resources
      Processes needed to balance IIRs with portfolio lifecycle management and strategic business objectives

    Business Consulting Solution

      Guidance in management of incoming submissions for IIR proposals
      Design processes to facilitate decision-making and investment management
      Support clinical site monitoring activities and reporting
      Facilitate activities from study initiation through closure and journal submission
    Ensure compliance with Institutional Review Boards

    Results

    Significant increase in efficiency of proposal review, decreasing time-to-approval and study initiation, with greater oversight of dedicated clinical research budget.