
Do not assume that the vendor knows best!
Date: July 3, 2014
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.