ICON and Tigermed Sign Alliance Agreement in China
ICON and Tigermed Consulting announced that they have signed an alliance agreement. Through this agreement, ICON and Tigermed will collaborate to offer pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients better access to Chinese patients, utilizing the global reach and experience of the ICON organization, complemented by Tigermed’s in depth knowledge of the Chinese drug development landscape and geographic coverage in China. With headquarters in Shanghai, Tigermed currently operates from 21 offices in China and has over 300 clinical development staff located there.
“Tigermed has a substantial clinical operations presence on the Chinese mainland and this experience, gives them the ability to provide wide-ranging support for clinical drug development in China.” commented Dr. John Hubbard, Group President, Global Clinical Research Services at ICON.
“We are extremely pleased to have signed this agreement with ICON” commented Xiaoping Ye, Chairman and CEO of Tigermed. “This alliance enhances our regional and global capabilities and will enable both ICON and Tigermed to expand the range of clinical research services we can offer to clients in China and around the globe.”
Behind the Buzz: Why Clinical Research Leaders Flock to SCOPE Summit
February 7th 2025In this episode, we meet with Micah Lieberman, Executive Conference Director for SCOPE Summit (Summit for Clinical Ops Executives) at Cambridge Innovation Institute. We will dive deep into the critical role of collaboration within the clinical research ecosystem. How do we bring together diverse stakeholders—sponsors, CROs, clinical trial tech innovators, suppliers, patients, sites, advocacy organizations, investors, and non-profits—to share best practices in trial design, program planning, innovation, and clinical operations? We’ll explore why it’s vital for thought leaders to step beyond their own organizations and learn from others, exchanging ideas that drive advancements in clinical research. Additionally, we’ll discuss the pivotal role of scientific conferences like SCOPE Summit in fostering these essential connections and collaborations, helping shape the future of clinical trials. Join us as we uncover how collective wisdom and cross-industry partnerships are transforming the landscape of clinical research.
Reaching Diverse Patient Populations With Personalized Treatment Methods
January 20th 2025Daejin Abidoye, head of solid tumors, oncology development, AbbVie, discusses a number of topics around diversity in clinical research including industry’s greatest challenges in reaching diverse patient populations, personalized treatment methods, recruitment strategies, and more.
