CRO Oversight for a Successful Clinical Trial
Date: July 17-18, 2025
Duration: 2 Days
Time: Starts at 9 AM EST
Who Will Benefit:
- Regulatory Affairs Professionals
- Clinical Trials Professionals
- Clinical Development Professionals
- Clinical Research Professionals
- Medical Directors and Chief Medical Officers
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control Professionals
- Vendor Managers, Outsourcing Managers, Strategic Partnership Managers
- Project Managers, Directors, and VPs in Regulatory and Compliance
- Supervisors, and lead workers in Regulatory Affairs
Speaker: Mukesh Kumar
PhD, RAC | CEO, FDAMap

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Day One: Understanding Clinical Research Organization (CRO) Oversight
Lecture 1 | 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Clinical Research Organizations (CROs) Importance
- Role of CROs in clinical research
- Key functions and services
- Importance of CRO oversight in clinical trials
Lecture 2 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Overview of Working with a CRO
- Responsibilities of sponsors, CROs, and investigators in ensuring regulatory compliance
- Common regulatory compliance issues and their impact on clinical trials
- Types of Contracting Models
- Current CRO business model
- Contract versus project management
- Overview of CRO Management Steps – RFP, Contract, Oversight, Change in Budget and/or Scopes
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM: Break
Lecture 2 | 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM
CRO Oversight:
- Schematic workflow of a Sponsor/CRO project
- GCP requirements
- Budget requirements
- Company requirements (the extent to which it must be done your way)
- Measurements/KPI’s
- Standardized Metrics, Reports, Meeting, Visits in trial sites
CRO Oversight Continued:
- Matrix of responsibilities
- Matrix of valid SOPs
- Vendor oversight plan
- Vendor oversight visit template
12.30 – 1:00 PM: Break
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Regulatory Framework for CRO Oversight
- Overview of regulatory bodies governing clinical research (FDA, EMA, etc.)
- Guidelines and regulations pertaining to CRO oversight (ICH GCP, FDA regulations, etc.)
- Responsibilities of sponsors, CROs, and investigators in ensuring regulatory compliance
- Common regulatory compliance issues and their impact on clinical trials
3:00 – 3:15 PM: Break
Lecture 3 | 3:15– 4:15 PM
Risk-Based Approach to CRO Oversight
- Introduction to risk-based monitoring (RBM) and its application in CRO oversight
- Identifying and assessing risks associated with CRO activities
- Developing risk mitigation strategies for CRO oversight
- Case studies and practical examples illustrating the implementation of RBM in CRO oversight
Day Two: Implementing Effective CRO Oversight Practices
Lecture 4 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Establishing CRO Oversight Plans
- Components of a comprehensive CRO oversight plan
- Defining key performance indicators (KPIs) for CRO oversight
- Developing a risk assessment matrix for CRO activities
- Creating communication and escalation protocols for effective oversight
Lecture 5 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Sponsor/Vendor Communication
- CRO Meetings
- Effective communication plan
- Mode of communication
- Feedback and resolution
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM: Break
Lecture 6 | 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM
CRO Qualification Analysis
- Criteria during selection phase
- Evaluation of different selection tools
- Bid defence meeting
- Qualification Visit or Audit
- Standardised Bid-grid/Template
- Standardised Questionnaire
12.30 – 1:00 PM: Break
Lecture 6 Continued: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
- How your anticipated relationship and oversight should affect your RFP
- How your selection criteria should affect your RFP (e.g. use of a bid grid)
On-going Changes in the Project
- Recognizing changes in scope and budget renegotiation
- Budget tracking and income
- Dealing with requests for budget increase
Types of Sponsor CRO Relationship
- Preferred provider model
- Single provider model
- Size of CRO (Local/MNC’s
Lecture 7 | 2.00 PM – 3:00 PM
Monitoring CRO Performance
- Tools and methodologies for monitoring CRO performance (metrics, site visits, audits, etc.)
- Establishing performance metrics and benchmarks for CRO activities
- Conducting regular performance evaluations and assessments
- Addressing performance issues and implementing corrective actions
Lecture 7 | 3:00 – 4.00 PM
Building Collaborative Relationships with CROs
- Importance of fostering collaboration and communication with CROs
- Strategies for establishing and maintaining effective partnerships with CROs
- Best practices for managing relationships between sponsors and CROs
- Case studies highlighting successful collaborations between sponsors and CROs
- Analyzing and discussing real-life case studies related to CRO oversight
Day One: Understanding Clinical Research Organization (CRO) Oversight
Day Two: Implementing Effective CRO Oversight Practices
Lecture 1 | 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Clinical Research Organizations (CROs) Importance
- Role of CROs in clinical research
- Key functions and services
- Importance of CRO oversight in clinical trials
Lecture 4 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Establishing CRO Oversight Plans
- Components of a comprehensive CRO oversight plan
- Defining key performance indicators (KPIs) for CRO oversight
- Developing a risk assessment matrix for CRO activities
- Creating communication and escalation protocols for effective oversight
Lecture 2 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Overview of Working with a CRO
- Responsibilities of sponsors, CROs, and investigators in ensuring regulatory compliance
- Common regulatory compliance issues and their impact on clinical trials
- Types of Contracting Models
- Current CRO business model
- Contract versus project management
- Overview of CRO Management Steps – RFP, Contract, Oversight, Change in Budget and/or Scopes
Lecture 5 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Sponsor/Vendor Communication
- CRO Meetings
- Effective communication plan
- Mode of communication
- Feedback and resolution
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM: Break
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM : Break
Lecture 2 | 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM
CRO Oversight
- Schematic workflow of a Sponsor/CRO project
- GCP requirements
- Budget requirements
- Company requirements (the extent to which it must be done your way)
- Measurements/KPI’s
- Standardized Metrics, Reports, Meeting, Visits in trial sites
CRO Oversight Continued:
- Matrix of responsibilities
- Matrix of valid SOPs
- Vendor oversight plan
- Vendor oversight visit template
Lecture 6 | 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM
CRO Qualification Analysis
- Criteria during selection phase
- Evaluation of different selection tools
- Bid defence meeting
- Qualification Visit or Audit
- Standardised Bid-grid/Template
- Standardised Questionnaire
12.30 – 1:00 PM: Break
12.30 – 1:00 PM: Break
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Regulatory Framework for CRO Oversight
- Overview of regulatory bodies governing clinical research (FDA, EMA, etc.)
- Guidelines and regulations pertaining to CRO oversight (ICH GCP, FDA regulations, etc.)
- Responsibilities of sponsors, CROs, and investigators in ensuring regulatory compliance
- Common regulatory compliance issues and their impact on clinical trials
Lecture 6 Continued: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
- How your anticipated relationship and oversight should affect your RFP
- How your selection criteria should affect your RFP (e.g. use of a bid grid)
On-going Changes in the Project
- Recognizing changes in scope and budget renegotiation
- Budget tracking and income
- Dealing with requests for budget increase
Types of Sponsor CRO Relationship
- Preferred provider model
- Single provider model
- Size of CRO (Local/MNC’s
Lecture 7 | 2.00 PM – 3:00 PM
Monitoring CRO Performance
- Tools and methodologies for monitoring CRO performance (metrics, site visits, audits, etc.)
- Establishing performance metrics and benchmarks for CRO activities
- Conducting regular performance evaluations and assessments
- Addressing performance issues and implementing corrective actions
3:00 – 3:15 PM: Break
Lecture 3 | 3:15– 4:15 PM
Risk-Based Approach to CRO Oversight
- Introduction to risk-based monitoring (RBM) and its application in CRO oversight
- Identifying and assessing risks associated with CRO activities
- Developing risk mitigation strategies for CRO oversight
- Case studies and practical examples illustrating the implementation of RBM in CRO oversight
Lecture 7 | 3:00 – 4.00 PM
Building Collaborative Relationships with CROs
- Logistics of using contract manufacturing organizations for early stage products
- Pilot scale manufacturing requirements
- GMP-grade and non-GMP grade manufacturing
- Benefits and challenges with using local and international vendors
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