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In a reality where over 87% of drugs fail before gaining regulatory approval, it is critical to select a central lab partner who provides quality lab data and helps you navigate unforeseen hurdles during the drug development process. The selection of a central lab requires a cross-functional effort with the participation of multiple stakeholders such as quality assurance, project management, and lab specialists. The perfect central lab is not just a temporary provider but a trusted partner who can provide valuable knowledge, unprecedented customer service, a comprehensive range of capabilities, and ultimately quality data that add value to projects for years to come. So, how do you choose the right one?

• The value that a central laboratory model plays in the success of clinical studies
• What standards to look for regarding quality, flexibility, and reliability  
• Project management structures that limit confusion and increase collaboration
• Proactive planning for risk mitigation and issue management
• Timely change management or amendments to protocols 
• Data management systems that give you instant access to your clinical trial data
• Value-add services to consider, including biological sample management and logistics

• Research Operations
• Translational Science
• Outsourcing/Vendor Management
• Clinical Operations
• Sample Management Specialists
• Quality Assurance
• Data Management
• Medical Directors