Event: Outsourcing in Clinical Trials Europe 2012
When: May 8 – May 9, 2012
Where: Mövenpick Hotel Zürich-Regensdorf, Zurich

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Event: Outsourcing in Clinical Trials South East 2012
When: May 15 – May 16, 2012
Where: Durham Convention Center, Durham NC

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WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Booth visitors had the opportunity to complete our “What Are Your Biggest EDC Challenges” quiz for a chance to win great prizes including an iPod Shuffle, Kindle ebook reader and a high-definition TV.
Congratulations to Ed Moore, winner of the Shuffle, Joe Kim, winner of the Kindle and to Lynn Newbould who took home the HD TV!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Visit Axiom’s booth at these upcoming events to learn more about our best-in-class EDC / Data Management Solutions and services and to enter to win great prizes. Visit our website to book a demo or meeting at the upcoming shows in Zurich or Durham or to request additional information about how Axiom can help you successful run your upcoming clinical trials.

Outsourcing in Clinical Trials Europe
When:Tue, 8 May 2012
Where:Mövenpick Hotel Zürich-Regensdorf

Outsourcing in Clinical Trials Southeast
When:Tue, 15 May 2012
Where:Durham Convention Center, NC

About Axiom

Axiom Real-Time Metrics delivers intuitive, end-user focused EDC/Data and Study Management solutions designed to ensure that organizations focus on the clinical research, not the technology needed to conduct it. Axiom is based out of Toronto, Canada but works globally, and has active in eClinical solutions since 2001, supporting more than 250 different studies from small phase Is through to Global phase IVs and registries. Axiom can deliver complete end-to-end study support or partner with their clients’ preferred CRO or internal team to deliver EDC/DM. Axiom’s market is small to medium sized biotech, medical device, pharma and CRO organizations that seek out partners that understand the importance of streamlined, end-user focused technology to help in the conduct and operation of clinical research. Axiom’s focus on developing and servicing the core people responsible for successful clinical research – site personnel, monitors, project managers, data management teams, and those who need access to real-time clinical and project management reports – drives everything they do. To learn more about their feature-rich, cost-effective EDC and Data Management solutions and services, contact Axiom at 1.877.321.9191 or via email at sales@axiommetrics.com. Visit us online at www.axiommetrics.com.

Event: Outsourcing in Clinical Trials West Coast
When: February 15-16, 2012
Where: San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront
Visit us at: Booth #3

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Event: Outsourcing in Clinical Trials East
When: March 27-28, 2012
Where: Loews Philadelphia Hotel

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Event: BIO International 2012 Convention
When: June 18-21, 2012
Where: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center

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Event: 48th Annual Drug Information Association Conference
When: Jun 24 – Jun 28, 2012
Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center

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In general, industry can choose from the following core options:

• On-site or on-premise EDC solutions
• On-demand EDC solutions utilized on a per-study (or multiple study) basis

On-site or on-demand solutions: Making decisions

The decision to choose an on-premise EDC system is far more complex than solely working with an EDC vendor. Elements such as how the system will impact internal resources and processes, staff requirements, technology responsibilities, and the financial calculations to determine the impact of the capital investment on overall profitability must be approached before finalizing such a key structural/service implementation. Emerging companies, such as start-up biotechs, small to medium CROs and pharma companies will generally view on-demand EDC as the logical step in the transition towards using EDC clinical research tools.

Core Tasks: On-premise vs. on-demand solutions

When choosing between on-premise solutions, or working with an on-demand EDC vendor, there are various tasks that must be approached. These represent a high-level view:

The economics of on-premise EDC in today’s business environment

On-premise EDC systems bring control, process and overall management within the organization that acquires and integrates the solution. One of the major considerations is financial viability – whether the investment in an on-premise solution is the right approach in today’s business climate. The major capital investment, ramp up process, additional staff costs, system validation and operational requirements all contribute to the significant commitment that must be made by an organization when installing an in-house EDC solution. If a company can adequately map out the next 2-3 years of clinical studies and associated business activities, and is willing to assume the management of software/ hardware systems and personnel, it can be a very reasonable approach to managing costs and project deliverables.

For most companies, on-demand solutions reduce the risk to EDC adoption and, in the long run, prove more cost effective. This path allows for greater flexibility in determining the right solutions, provides for multiple EDC partnerships to accommodate various client requirements, leaves responsibility for technology management to the vendor, and significantly lowers the financial commitment by avoiding a major capital expenditure.

Choosing the right vendor: Key considerations

Regardless of the approach, it’s important to evaluate vendors from various perspectives before making a decision:

• Do they deliver results-oriented EDC solutions?
• Do they regularly succeed in delivering effective project implementation and management?
• Do their existing clients confirm their product quality and overall level of service?
• Are their EDC tools friendly, usable and effective for the key stakeholders (coordinators, monitors, investigators and data management)?

Regardless of your choice of vendor make sure that you build a strong relationship as your mutual success is directly linked. Strong communication, detailed project management practices, a cohesive team structure and intuitive, end-user EDC tools and services should ultimately enhance the delivery of high quality, credible clinical research data.