Decision on EMA Relocation is Due on November 20
European Union (EU) member states are due to select a new host city for the European Medicines Agency (EMA) on November 20, 2017, after which the EMA will have just over 17 months to conclude its move and start operating in its new HQ by the end of March 2019, according to a statement issued by the agency on November 7.
EMA admits the relocation will be a challenging task, made even more complex by the “ambitious timetable” determined by the withdrawal of the U.K. from the EU. Effective collaboration between the agency and the new host country will be essential. Furthermore, EMA says it is committed to giving stakeholders and the public full visibility of the relocation project, and in early December it will make publicly available a monitoring chart that tracks the progress.
According to the statement, “The most pressing issue that needs the immediate attention of EMA and the host country is the agency’s new premises. Many administrative steps need to be taken before work on the new building can begin.”
EMA’s building plans need to be approved by the relevant local authorities, as well as its own management board and the EU budgetary authority. This process typically takes between six and eight months. Fitting out the new premises is expected to take between 12 and 15 months. Also, schools for around 600 children of EMA staff members, and affordable, good quality housing for up to 900 households must be found.
EMA has pledged to provide further updates on the implementation of its business continuity plan as they become available.
To read the full press release, click here.
Philip Ward is the European Editor for Applied Clinical Trials.
Driving Diversity with the Integrated Research Model
October 16th 2024Ashley Moultrie, CCRP, senior director, DEI & community engagement, Javara discusses current trends and challenges with achieving greater diversity in clinical trials, how integrated research organizations are bringing care directly to patients, and more.
AI in Clinical Trials: A Long, But Promising Road Ahead
May 29th 2024Stephen Pyke, chief clinical data and digital officer, Parexel, discusses how AI can be used in clinical trials to streamline operational processes, the importance of collaboration and data sharing in advancing the use of technology, and more.
Patient Engagement Platform Checklist
November 22nd 2024Modern clinical trials are more complex than ever, and one significant reason is the increased focus on patient engagement. Incorporating a patient engagement platform into your clinical trial enhances the patient experience and can lead to more successful trials with stronger, more reliable outcomes. We put together this helpful checklist of key features to look out for when choosing a platform for your study.
