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Home » The CenterWatch Monthly, August 2017

The CenterWatch Monthly, August 2017

August 1, 2017
CenterWatch Staff

Fastest drug developers and their practices

Drug development is a long and costly process, and companies struggle with efforts to compress cycle times and reduce costs. A new CenterWatch analysis of new molecular entities (NMEs) approved by the FDA from 2014 through 2016 shows no signs of dramatic, industry-wide improvement. Sponsors interviewed by CenterWatch cited multiple factors that influence the speed of their development programs. In particular, the selection of investigative sites and vendors (including CROs), and the relationships forged with them, were an important focus of companies seeking to improve the speed and efficiency of clinical trials.

Preparing sites for post-acquisition integration

The seemingly endless number of tasks required to sell a clinical research site often means there isn’t enough attention focused on what happens after the deal closes. Successful post-acquisition integration can be one of the most challenging, yet important, parts of an M&A process. Buyers typically want the site owner or key principal investigator (PI) to stay with the company for two or three years after the transaction to help lead integration activities and grow the business. Owners need to understand their role in the transition process up front and the strategy for the new organization. 

 

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