IQVIA, a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries, has announced a strategic collaboration with the contract research organization arm of Sarah Cannon Research Institute, SCRI Development Innovations, aimed at transforming oncology trials for biopharma partners worldwide. By combining the capabilities of IQVIA and SCRI Development Innovations, this collaboration will enhance clinical trial processes, eliminate operational hurdles, accelerate data delivery and expedite the availability of cutting-edge therapies to patients.
The collaboration leverages IQVIA’s global reach and precision in managing one in five oncology trials in the United States, along with its ability to seamlessly integrate data, technology and analytics. These capabilities are combined with SCRI Development Innovations’ community oncology expertise, and enhanced operational model, Accelero, which expedites trial activation and enhances recruitment for SCRI sites in the United States. Additionally, the Accelero model seamlessly integrates data from the electronic health record to the electronic data capture systems for U.S. clinical trial data collection. Together, these strengths offer sponsors a more effective pathway to operationalize the development of innovative treatments for patients.
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“We are excited to announce our collaboration with SCRI Development Innovations,” said Richard Staub, president of Research & Development Solutions at IQVIA. “This collaboration embodies our commitment to innovation, efficiency and delivering of superior outcomes for patients by bringing together the best of both organizations and eliminating the complexities often associated with multiple vendors. Together we will accelerate the development of new cancer therapies and improve outcomes for patients worldwide.”
“We are enthusiastic about the impact we can make in transforming clinical trial delivery through our collaboration with IQVIA,” said Dee Anna Smith, chief executive officer at Sarah Cannon Research Institute. “Through our accelerated operations model, Accelero, SCRI can alleviate the operational burden on research sites, enhance enrollment and expedite data delivery through our cutting-edge technology solutions. Additionally, we will leverage IQVIA’s global reach, expertise and capabilities in trial design and recruitment to provide a seamless global delivery model for our partners.”
The collaboration between IQVIA and SCRI Development Innovations marks a significant step forward in transforming oncology trial delivery globally. Visit IQVIA at Booth 14103 or SCRI at Booth 27022 during the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting May 30 to June 3 in Chicago, Ill., to learn more about this innovative partnership to advance cancer research and improve patient outcomes.
Source: Businesswire