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European Pharmaceutical Contractor
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Outsourcing of analysis within the pharmaceutical industry has steadily increased in recent years and this trend seems set to continue with estimated growth being as high as 9 per cent per annum.
Key reasons for outsourcing analysis include:
Little or no facilities in-house
Utilisation of internal competence on higher value return science, such
as better value for money from internal staff
In-house capacity problems due to increased testing in line with regulations
The problem of choosing the right outsourcing partner has been exacerbated by the growth in the number of contract service organisations (CSOs) on the market. Often these organisations appear to offer similar services and returns for the customer - thus making the partnering decision difficult.
This article will explore four key areas worthy of consideration when selecting your outsourcing laboratory.
Balancing Cost and Confidence
When faced with the prospect of outsourcing you must be convinced of the viability and robustness of your decision to hand over control of a project to a third party. As the project manager, you must be confident about getting value for money, quality and delivery from your outsourcing partner.
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