Clinical Development

The FDA has implemented electronic submission guidelines using standards developed by the Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC). (Image: iStock/monsitj)

Certara launches CDISC PK solution

By Melissa Fassbender

Certara has launched a new solution for preparing, analyzing, and submitting pharmacokinetic (PK) data in Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC) format.

The medical device CRO market could reach nearly $13bn by 2023. (Image: iStock/NicoElNino)

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Medical device CROs: the next growth opportunity?

By Jason Monteleone, Guest contributor

Medical device clinical trials have increased 63% since 2012 and a market void for mid-size device CROs could present a significant opportunity for growth.

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WCCT expands clinical research services

By Melissa Fassbender

The global contract research organization (CRO) has announced an expanded clinical research service offering after merging with Medelis last year.

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update - US FDA declines to comment on potential investigation

EMA says CRO monitoring activity not location based

By Gareth Macdonald

The EMA has stressed its monitoring of CROs is location independent after raising concerns about third Indian contractor in two years.

PPD launches CRA apprenticeship program

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PPD launches CRA apprenticeship program

By Melissa Fassbender

PPD is offering "on-the-job" training through a new, competency-based clinical research associate (CRA) apprenticeship program.

SRI secures $90m BARDA contract

SRI secures $90m BARDA contract

By Melissa Fassbender

SRI International will advance compounds with the potential to treat persons exposed to biological, radiation, nuclear, and chemical agents – in a deal worth up to $90m.

Top strategies for retaining CRA talent

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Top strategies for retaining CRA talent

By Melissa Fassbender

High turnover rates among clinical research associates (CRA) continue to plague the industry – and competence and staff engagement are the "crux" of the issue, says IAOCR.

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