Category: Governance Articles

Negotiating Sponsor-Friendly Contracts that Drive CRO Accountability & Performance

A privately-owned rare disease biotech preparing for a global Phase 3 clinical trial faced significant contract challenges with its CRO. Misaligned terms created limited leverage to enforce performance, slow responsiveness to operational issues, and exposure to budget overruns. Seuss+ was engaged to renegotiate contracts, protect the sponsor’s position, and establish governance structures to hold the CRO accountable.

Driving Clinical Trial Success in CNS – Pivotal Phase 3 Study

A privately-owned clinical-stage biotechnology company, focused on developing therapies for CNS indications, faced the high-stakes challenge of running a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial for its lead asset. Partnering with a small CRO experienced in the disease area but inexperienced in complex global trials posed significant risks to operational delivery and future asset value. Seuss+ was engaged to optimize vendor alignment, governance, and inspection readiness to ensure trial success.

Driving Clinical Trial Success in Rare Diseases A Global Phase 3 Study

A privately-owned biotechnology company, backed by leading life science investors and over £270M in private financing, faced significant challenges running a global Phase 3 rare disease trial with a large CRO. With slow site activation, recruitment delays, and increasing board concerns over study feasibility, the sponsor engaged Seuss+ to restore confidence, accelerate timelines, and protect budget integrity.

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