Three Things You Need to Know About Clinical Study Outsourcing

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4 August 2006

Carol Rozwell

Life science manufacturers' interest in clinical study outsourcing stems from a need to reduce costs, increase productivity and gain operational flexibility. This report presents three things they need to know to eliminate unnecessary losses in cost, time and quality.

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Table of Contents

Analysis

1.0

Clinical Study Outsourcing Drivers and Inhibitors

2.0

Know the Relationship Options and Expected Outcomes

2.1		Efficiency Relationships
2.2		Enhancement Relationships
2.3		Transformation Relationships

3.0

Know How to Select the Right Service Provider

4.0

Know How to Improve the Organization's Outsourcing Success Rate

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List of Tables

	Table 1.	Drivers and Inhibitors of Clinical Study Outsourcing

	Table 2.	Relationship Types, Objectives and Offerings

	Table 3.	Key Selection Criteria Based on Relationship Type

List of Figures

	Figure 1.	Current State vs. Preferred State

IT Outsourcing
Business Process Outsourcing
Sourcing Relationships
Clinical Trials Management
Life Sciences Business Strategies

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