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PRIZE DRAW

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Is AI enough? Why smarter site identification still needs human-centred strategies

  • AI has accelerated site identification and feasibility through predictive analytics and historical data.
  • ICON’s OneSearch platform enables faster identification of high-performing sites.
  • AI alone cannot resolve all study start-up challenges.
  • Successful site selection requires human-centered strategies beyond capacity metrics.
  • Resource constraints and operational complexity make site success increasingly challenging.
  • This session explores how ICON’s approach has evolved over five years of AI-driven selection, combining technology with human-centred strategies.

Superhuman Sourcing: The AI Evolution of Clinical Outsourcing

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming R&D procurement from a transactional function into a strategic, data-driven discipline across all industries. As the backbone of clinical business operations, vendor management processes are equally impacted, including onboarding, qualification, risk tracking, and governance. This session will explore how AI-enabled solutions are set to redefine traditional Excel-based workflows, promising efficiency, scalability, and strategic decision-making.

This session will explore:

  • How AI transforms R&D procurement from transactional to strategic.
  • New trends: Excel-based workflows are being replaced by intelligent automation.
  • Vendor onboarding, risk, and governance become data-driven and scalable.
  • Procurement shifts from cost control to value creation.