Quintiles Review: Do not assume that the vendor knows best!

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Quintiles
4820 Emperor Blvd
Durham, NC 27703
United States
(919) 988-2000
http://www.quintiles.com

Do not assume that the vendor knows best!

 
Overall: 4 stars

Date: July 3, 2014

Proposal Quality:
 
3
Ease of Contracting Process:
 
3
Comprehensive Solution:
 
4
Experience With Study Type:
 
0
Therapeutic Area Expertise:
 
5
Project Management:
 
5
Responsiveness:
 
5
Problem Solving:
 
4
Adherence to Timelines:
 
3
Adherence to Proposed Budget:
 
3
Reporting Quality / Data Accuracy:
 
3
Value (Price vs Quality):
 
3
Strength as a Partner:
 
4
Willingness to Recommend CRO:
 
4.5
 

Service Description

Central standard lab testing. drug specific quantification in plasma - Sponsor specific

What Went Well

Project Manager very proactive and ensured smooth running of difficult elements of study transition to new PM seamless close collaboration - provided solutions to issues.

What Could Be Improved

Roll out of new process at laboratory not well orchestrated finalization of budget reconciliation at end of study timely translation of study documents

Lessons Learned from the Experience

Courier options should be discussed at study start - do not assume that the vendor knows best! If samples critical different couriers work well in different parts of world - rely on local knowledge not just vendor. flexibility of team enabled solutions to unforeseen problems to be resolved. Proactive interaction with vendor is critical.