EXPERT TALK
FUTURE OF CLINICAL TRIALS AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS As Clinical trials evolve, the processes within the trials evolve and this in turn encourages the technology that supports to change. The reverse is however also true, as technologies innovate and evolve, they propose improved models of how to conduct clinical trials. In an Interview with Cat Hall from endpoint clinical we explored the current and future trends in technology.
1. Please provide us with some background information about endpoint Clinical, including the products and services it offers to the pharmaceutical sector. Endpoint Clinical provides technology solutions to the pharmaceutical sector predominantly focused on randomization and trial supply management (IRT). Endpoint’s flexible technology platform enables sponsors to design and deliver software that enables patient enrollment, dispensation, streamlined supply logistics, and advanced analytics facilitating the conduct of Phase I – Phase IV clinical trials. The technology is paired with experienced service and project management staff that facilitate the delivery and support of the study enabling sponsors, sites, CROs and other technology providers to effectively utilize or integrate with the platform. All products and services are geared towards enabling an integrated, seamless experience for everyone participating in the trial.
2. On issues like patient-centricity, drug delivery systems, and global manufacturing, what guidance would you offer to companies as they start to develop biopharmaceuticals? Each sponsor is unique. Different considerations go into the technology selection and direction of each company starting to develop biopharmaceuticals. What are my organizations main indications? What is my existing vendor and technology landscape? How large is my company? Do I leverage a full-service CRO? Do I have an experienced internal supplies or IT department? Understanding the current and future state of your organization will help you make the right-sized technology decisions. It is important to find good w w w. p h a r m a f o c u s e u r o p e . c o m
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