This course provides information on the processes commonly used to select and manage a clinical contract research organization (CRO) and other supportive contract service providers for the clinical stages of the investigation product development process and the requirements for obtaining an appropriately completed study coordinated, at least in part, by a CRO.

Topics include:
      ·          Outsourcing
      ·          Sponsor’s responsibilities when using a CRO in clinical research
      ·          Pre-selection criteria
      ·          Selection techniques
      ·          Managing CROs
      ·          Sponsors communicating with CROs