THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

The globalization of drug development has shortened the time to commercialization in key markets and expanded the availability of important new treatments. Before the ability to efficiently conduct a global clinical trial, separate region-specific trials were required in a number of major markets. Recent advances in technology, and collaborations among regulatory agencies, have shortened the time to gathering the data necessary for multi-region approvals. But globalization comes with a number of challenges that may be daunting for small and emerging biopharma companies. For these sponsors, there are advantages to partnering with a small global CRO. Here, we will look at PROMETRIKA’s solution to meeting the diverse regulatory requirements presented by global trials.

More than 64% of the trials posted on clinicaltrials.gov include at least one country outside of North America. For American-based sponsors, expanding trials outside the scope of North American regulators raises concerns around regulatory compliance, logistical methods, and participant wellbeing. Overarching all of these challenges is the question of how well international trials can be managed. PROMETRIKA has developed a management model to ensure informed and efficient communication and activities during global trials.