In recent years the countries of Central and Eastern Europe have seen many political and economic changes which have affected the clinical research market. Changes in EU member status, economic standards, labor policy and political changes all effect the environment for clinical trials in this region. In some countries these changes are leading to a less competitive arena for clinical trials, as evidenced by more regulatory hurdles, saturation of sites, and highly unstable labor markets for clinical research personnel as the demand for experienced staff outweighs the supply.
At the same time, there are new countries on the horizon which are just getting started in clinical trials and could offer many opportunities but also come with their challenges. Central and Eastern Europe can still provide excellent recruitment with costs savings but the planning of studies needs to be done with more sophistication than was previously required to get good results.
This presentation focuses on the current and future challenges related to the clinical studies in the region, provide background on the forces that have created the current picture and suggest strategies for success in the future based on actual case studies and experience.
This audio conference covers:
- Overview of current clinical research activity in CEE by country
- Key changes impacting the clinical research market in the past two years
- Challenges and strategies related to the regulatory environment and labor market issues
- Saturation of markets and the need for expansion
- Future directions of clinical research in CEE
About the speaker:
Dr. Malgorzata Szerszeniewska is President of AbCRO, Inc., an American-owned CRO operating exclusively in Central and Eastern Europe. As President, Dr. Szerszeniewska oversees all operations and is involved in the strategic development of the company. Dr. Szerszeniewska joined AbCRO in June 2007 after spending over 10 years at Covance where she held various positions including Regional Resource Manager, Project Manager, Director of Strategic Development and Clinical Operations in CEE, and was responsible for development of the company's Clinical Development Services in the region.
Prior to joining Covance she worked as an Anesthesiology and Intensive Care specialist at Warsaw University Hospital. Dr. Szerszeniewska's therapeutic experience includes indications in oncology, anesthesiology, immunology, neurology, gynecology, urology, cardiovascular, psychiatry, ophthalmology, and gastrointestinal medicine. Dr. Szerszeniewska received her Medical Diploma from the Warsaw Medical University.
Who should attend?
- Heads of Research and Development
- Vice Presidents of Clinical Development
- Directors of Clinical Operations
- Therapeutic Area Leaders
- Study Team Leaders
- Site Managers
- Study Monitors
This audio conference is rated General Interest.
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