Essential Clinical Trial Systems for Small, Midsize, and Large Pharma

Revisiting the “why” behind decision making can be a helpful exercise in all aspects of business. This is no less true for clinical operations executives when it comes to the clinical trial systems they employ to facilitate their teams’ work.

The technology that supports clinical trial systems has evolved steadily over the past several decades, yet the ultimate goal of streamlining workflows and improving output continues to be a challenge to different degrees across small, midsize and large pharma companies.

As newer, more user-friendly systems debut, clinical operations executives may benefit from reassessing whether their current systems are adequately meeting their trials’ needs. With improved technologies, smaller companies could increase their teams’ capabilities. Similarly, large companies may benefit from adopting newer systems in an attempt to stay innovative and competitive.

Below are some categories of clinical trial systems that sponsor companies should regularly assess as they determine whether their clinical trial needs are being adequately met.