Bringing new drugs and compounds to market has always been expensive, but it’s become increasingly so over the last decade. Considering that up to 90% of drug candidates never make it to market, the biotech and pharma industries have…
Workforce turnover has always been a challenge for Clinical Research Organizations (CROs), but the problem has accelerated during the last decade. If you’ve ever taken an Uber, stayed at an AirBnB or hired a TaskRabbit, you are participating in…
This year has ushered in the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the virus is something we’re all tired of hearing about, its lingering effects on drug research and development can’t be overstated. PPD, the clinical research branch…
More than 1,200 clinical trials featuring a decentralized or virtual component took place in 2022 –– a 28% increase from a year earlier. Though some trial sites are returning to in-person setups, a recent report from Clinical Trials Arena…
Workforce turnover has always been a challenge for Clinical Research Organizations (CROs), but the problem has accelerated during the last decade. A recent study, published by BDO, emphasizes this issue, noting that “turnover in CROs has hovered around 25%…
Small biotechs and pharma companies have gained an increased percentage of the clinical research market over the last decade. While some experts may consider this growth a flash in the pan, a recent study conducted by McKinsey indicates otherwise;…
Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to make a career move? Finding a new job that challenges you, suits your strengths, and allows for greater flexibility might seem too good to be true, but the odds are in…
The success of a clinical trial relies on the integrity of the sponsors, vendors and other key decision-makers. While it would be nice to assume that all players uphold moral standards- particularly in an industry where the wellbeing of…
Investigator meetings play a crucial role in bringing new drugs, biologics, and medical devices to market. These conferences bring decision makers and healthcare professionals together for training on how to collaborate more efficiently and move forward. All clinical research…
The gig economy has exploded in popularity over the last decade, thanks in part to the Great Recession. At the end of 2009, up to 15 million Americans found themselves out of work and looking for ways to pay…
