Optimising outsourcing strategies: balancing in-house capabilities, CRO selection, and the role of people in successful partnerships

  • Addressing the critical decision of whether to completely outsource or retain some aspects in-house
  • Understanding the advantages and challenges of each approach
  • Discussing strategies for efficiently managing multiple CRO partnerships
  • Identifying ways to find a balance between cost and quality in outsourcing
  • Exploring the range of services and expertise offered by different CROs
  • Strategies for effective contract negotiations with CROs
  • Understanding the value of building strong, long-term partnerships with CROs

Validated mobile health apps for health care improvement

  • Overview of achievements and challenges for clinical research in the digitizing German landscape
  • Potential and proven uses of digital health applications
  • Pitfalls and how these can be mastered
  • CRO remits in clinical investigations

Data lifecycle in clinical investigation: manufacturer’s perspective

  • Is it possible to have efficient data collection from investigators and sites?
  • Statistics fascinating transforming of collected data or boring evil necessity?
  • Possibilities to assess reliability of collected and processed data
  • Understanding statistical reports and issues with results interpretation
  • EU MDR requirements on data in clinical investigations

PANEL DISCUSSION: Effective collaboration for maximising synergy while working alongside CROs in medical device development

  • Understanding the benefits of working with CROs in medical device development
  • Identifying common challenges faced while working with CROs
  • Promoting open communication channels for effective problem-solving
  • Defining clear roles and responsibilities to avoid overlap and confusion
  • Identifying potential risks associated with collaboration and outsourcing
  • Strategies for building long-term partnerships with CROs

Optimising trial endpoints and endpoint selection in medical device trials

  • Understanding the significance of selecting appropriate trial endpoints for study success
  • Addressing challenges faced by midsize and small companies in conducting large-scale trials
  • Highlighting the need to consider alternative endpoints for trials with limited resources
  • Identifying essential information needed to demonstrate device safety and performance
  • Discussing the interplay between regulatory requirements, safety considerations, and product development goals