Pharmaceutical and clinical research sponsors (clients) have long outsourced clinical development work, utilizing both full-service contract research organizations (CROs) and functional service provider (FSP) models. FSPs play a critical role in clinical research by offering tailored solutions to clients with diverse needs. In recent years, many clients have realized the benefits that narrower, functionally specific FSP models provide. These include increased operational and resourcing flexibility along with different pricing plans in comparison to traditional full-service CRO offerings.
However, domain knowledge, technical strengths and technology aspects of these partnerships are not always enough to guarantee success.
Read more about the Catalyst Flex approach to company culture and how it serves as a critical foundational element for effective collaboration, addressing challenges, and driving sustained achievements that allow clients to succeed at their research.
