With the many challenges facing large pharmaceutical companies nowadays there is a need to reduce development costs by as much as 30-40%, while at the same time significantly shortening development cycle times. If outsourcing is to meet these challenges, new models of collaborative and cooperative working are needed.

Research and Markets now offers " Outsourcing Clinical Development", a guide that discusses new models and future clinical outsourcing strategy.

The new paper offers a detailed guide on negotiating the contract process, reviewing outsourcing performance and developing long-term strategic relationships. It also discusses dealing with contract research organizations (CROS) and working in low-cost environments.

With its perceptive insight, advice on long-term strategic direction and tools for immediate help, Outsourcing Clinical Development is a helpful guide for pharmaceutical companies and their CRO partners.

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