CRO Selection & Governance for a Phase 3 Asthma Program
Summary
Avillion, a late-phase therapeutic project partner accelerating market availability, required guidance for CRO selection across two clinical trials.
With ambitious delivery timelines and multiple suppliers involved, Avillion needed both robust vendor selection and a governance framework to manage multiple CROs effectively.
This organized, dedicated and enthusiastic team goes the extra mile to guide you to a final highly data driven decision, which meets your business needs and serves as a strong basis for the conduct and delivery of outsourced trials!
What Seuss+ Delivered
End-to-End CRO Selection & Supplier Governance Setup
Seuss+ managed the full vendor selection lifecycle while building a governance model for long-term supplier collaboration. By combining data-driven selection, diligent contract negotiation, and SOP-driven governance structures, we positioned Avillion for regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
The Risk/Challenge
Multiple CROs requiring strong Master Service Agreements (MSAs) to ensure alignment
No existing multi-supplier governance framework
Risk of increased scope changes and inefficiencies without rigorous RFP and contract structure
Need to meet current and future regulatory requirements
The Results
Robust outsourcing process created, minimizing scope changes
CROs consistently over-achieved critical milestones
Significant cost savings achieved through contract negotiations
Fully documented CRO selection process, compliant with current and future regulatory expectations
New supplier governance framework improved efficiency, reducing meeting time and increasing oversight consistency
How We Helped
Negotiated MSAs with multiple CROs to protect sponsor-vendor relationships and ensure clarity upfront
Assessed team alignment and defined a selection criteria framework for cultural and technical fit
Managed full CRO selection process, from RFI to bid defense, including RFP creation and vendor shortlist
Conducted RFP contract negotiations, securing favorable terms and minimizing scope changes
Designed a multi-supplier governance framework, including SOP review, gap analysis, and integration of new tech platforms for oversight
Frequently asked questions
A rigorous CRO and vendor selection across two trials, plus governance to keep multiple suppliers accountable to tight timelines.
We ran the selection from alignment to award and set up the governance and reporting that keep delivery on track.
Choosing the right CRO only pays off if the governance holds them to it. The two go hand in hand.
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Key takeaways
- The challenge: selecting CROs across two trials on ambitious timelines with multiple suppliers.
- Seuss+ ran the vendor selection and built the governance structure.
- The result gave Avillion accountable delivery across both programs.
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