New Firm Aims to Transform Trial Startup
CliniStart announced the company’s opening as a new services provider with specialty focus in clinical trial startup functions, specifically focused in the niche area of clinical trial contracting. The company manages all aspects of the clinical trial contract development and negotiations life cycle, as well as investigator grant budget processes with exceptional knowledge and skill.
Sam Searcy, CEO and key founder of CliniStart, previously cofounded Clintrax Global and served as a global contracting account leader for strategic partnerships with large pharma sponsors. “We believe that in the near future, CliniStart will be the preferred partner for clinical trial contract negotiations and investigator grant budget development for both pharmaceutical sponsors and industry CROs. Our services and software solutions will allow sponsors and CROs to focus on the crucial work of managing clinical trials.”
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Improving Relationships and Diversifying the Site Selection Process
April 17th 2025In this episode of the Applied Clinical Trials Podcast, Liz Beatty, co-founder and chief strategy officer, Inato, discusses a number of topics around site engagement including community-based sites, the role of technology in improving site/sponsor relationships, how increased operational costs are impacting the industry, and more.
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.
