The adoption of EDC is on the rise.

Can your company manage without encountering these cost effective savings? It's taken more than a decade, but today pharma & biotech companies are using some form of EDC in clinical trials. So why hasn't every pharma & biotech company jumped at the chance to implement EDC?

STANDARDS: EDC systems vary considerably and that creates problems. CDISC, Genentech, Chiltern & SAFE BioPharma Association examine standards for EDC to continuously improve speed, quality & cost efficiency.

TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION: Define & conquer the technical and cultural barriers that pharma & biotech companies faces when altering workflows and business processes in the wake of new technology with Altana Pharma, OrthoMcNeil, Schering-Plough, Shire Pharmaceutical & Wyeth.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Skilled associates deliver maximum results, employees need to be trained to develop skill sets to manage their work more effectively. Harvard Clinical Research Institute, Coley Pharmaceutical, Astellas Pharma & Gilead Sciences deliver useful information to drive performance metrics.

Does your team possess the skills necessary to bring you to the next level? Experience the knowledge of 20+ industry experts, case studies & interactive panels over 3 days-enhance your EDC knowledge and improve your company's fundamental challenges to accelerate clinical development and slash costs.

I welcome you to the 12th Annual EDC & Beyond event. Come take advantage of this outstanding opportunity to hear and learn from your colleagues while you develop relationships with other professionals in your field.

This event is co-located with Partnerships with CROs --the largest industry event for clinical development professionals.

Maximize your conference experience by networking with over 600 companies and 1,800 clinical professionals!