Effective management of outsourced clinical programs is a critical skill in companies that use external vendors to provide the required services for conducting clinical trials. But why does a sponsor need to monitor a CRO, and what are the best methods to ensure adequate oversight? What best practices should companies follow to ensure quality and consistency of outsourced operational work? This audio conference discusses the essential knowledge and skills required to identify, qualify, select, set and manage expectations of vendors throughout clinical projects of all sizes.

This audio conference covers:

• Ensuring adequate vendor oversight
• How to set expectations on frequency
• What should be monitored (data, documents etc)?
• How to document what is done
• How to escalate issues if not in accordance with expectations

About the speaker:

Laurie Halloran is the President of Halloran Consulting Group (HCG), founded in 1998 with the vision of improving the clinical trial planning and execution process at life science companies. With over 23 years in clinical affairs management including both senior clinical management positions in a CRO (PAREXEL) as well as in biotechnology companies (Oxigene and Antigenics), Ms. Halloran is recognized as an industry expert - speaking, publishing and training throughout the world on best practices in clinical development.

Who should attend?

• Clinical Project Managers
• Clinical Trial Managers
• Clinical Study Managers
• Lead CRAs
• Clinical Operations Directors & Associate Directors
• Clinical Affairs Directors
• Medical Affairs Directors