The importance of partnership when outsourcing exploratory bioanalysis

“Trust is the foundation of a solid partnership and for these relationships [client–CRO] to be successful one can never have too much trust (or information).” Outsourcing of bioanalytical studies is not new. CROs have been offering these services for well over 30 years, and in drug development environments where regulatory standards are required [1,2] it has often been the preferred choice for smaller organizations who lack the internal capabilities and expertise. Mid to large pharmaceutical and healthcare companies also choose to partner with CROs to support their drug development activities as the need to meet portfolio demands through flexible resourcing...