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Sourcing guides

Practical guides for choosing specialized partners.

Decision-oriented guides for biotech teams selecting external service providers: what to define, what to ask, how to compare proposals, and where requirements differ. Free to read, no registration.

  • Clinical biometrics

    How to Choose a Clinical Biometrics CRO for a Phase 2 Trial

    A practical guide to scoping, comparing and selecting a biostatistics, statistical programming and data management provider for a Phase 2 study: outsourcing models, CDISC deliverables, proposal normalization, change-order risk, vendor questions and an evaluation scorecard.

    11 min read
    Updated November 4, 2026

  • Bioanalytical services

    How to Select a Bioanalytical Laboratory for Clinical Development

    A practical guide to defining the analytical need, assessing method development and validation under ICH M10, comparing platforms, sample logistics, data integrity and capacity, and structuring a bioanalytical RFP, with vendor questions and red flags.

    8 min read
    Updated November 4, 2026

  • Biologics CDMOs

    Choosing a CDMO: A Practical Guide for Emerging Biotech Companies

    How emerging biotech companies can choose a contract development and manufacturing organization: modality and stage fit, drug substance versus drug product, phase-appropriate GMP, technology transfer, quality agreements, analytical support, supply and contract terms, with questions and a selection checklist.

    8 min read
    Updated November 4, 2026

Planned topics

  • Selecting a preclinical CRO
  • Full-service CRO or functional service provider?
  • Designing a request for proposal
  • Clinical trial supply vendors
  • Vendor oversight after contract award

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