Institute for International Research

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Dear Clinical Development Outsourcing Professional,

The organizers of the annual Partnerships with CROs & Other Outsourcing Providers event are proud to offer a new program focused on the fundamentals of clinical development outsourcing. Outsourcing can be a complicated endeavor to any pharmaceutical or biotech sponsor. With the volume of outsourced work continuing to increase, a firm grounding on the basics is essential. Whether you are new to the area of outsourcing, need a refresher course, or would just like to increase your knowledge, this spin-off of our Partnerships with CROs event is your answer.

For sponsor companies, the key to effective outsourcing is establishing enough process to allow sound decision-making, effective contracting, and strong CRO management, without hindering the agility, speed, and ingenuity on which such companies thrive. The trick is to take time away from the critical day-to-day tasks to design a process that will save time in the long run. This program is designed to help professionals who play a role in outsourcing clinical development activities to understand and develop an outsourcing program that give them the best value for their time and effort—even when their available time is limited. It identifies and addresses issues such as process leadership, buy-in and compliance, control, and oversight.

We have gathered together a group of expert outsourcing professionals to demonstrate the roles involved in the outsourcing process, and a clear view to how to design and manage both the tactical and strategic components. Hear from Bristol-Myers Squibb, Abbott Laboratories, Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical R & D, Medimmune, Otsuka Maryland Research Institute, sanofi-aventis and more.

This program offers you the opportunity to better understand how to:
• Create your outsourcing strategy and choose a model for your outsourced project
• Identify and select your outsourcing provider
• Optimize contract development and budget management
• Utilize outsourcing tools and templates
• Effectively manage your sponsor/provider relationships
• Use metrics to stay on track and measure results

In addition, real-world scenario exercises are strategically placed throughout the program to test your knowledge and understanding of complex challenges. Question and answer sessions with our team of experts are also included to wrap up both days on a solutions-oriented note. Space is limited, so register today. We look forward to greeting you in Baltimore on October 11th, 2006.

With best regards,

Pam Sobotka
Program Director
IIR

Lesly Atlas
Event Director
16th Annual Partnerships with CROs

Valerie Bowling
General Manager
Pharmaceutical and Biotech Division