Hi All,

This is a very good question. I actually work with a company that helps Pharmaceutical companies to connect with CROs and I found it quite surprising how much they are willing to outsource through these companies. Many of them they have established relationships with for many years so they trust them with huge and extremely important studies.

With regards to your other question about what occurs if a CRO is unable to deliver. This is usually decided upfront with a long contract process. It typically outlines exactly what will occur if the study is not completed, how much the CRO will be paid, and what will be done to compensate for this study. They are often very careful to ensure these terms are setup to protect both them and the client.

-Andrew Nashed