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IQVIA executives see AI speeding clinical trial contract talks

Contract and budget negotiations average more than 100 days, and two-thirds of trial sites report recurring delays.

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Today in brief

IQVIA executives said sponsors could use AI and earlier agreements to shorten clinical trial contract negotiations.1 Contract and budget discussions average more than 100 days, and two-thirds of clinical trial sites report recurring delays.1

Also worth knowing

  • Rajesh Patel and Vikas Basal said AI could compare new contracts with earlier agreements, flag terms outside preset limits and reduce repetitive administrative work.1

Also published

Sources

  1. Source 1: Clinical Trials Arena How sponsors can accelerate contracting and budget negotiations https://www.clinicaltrialsarena.com/comment/how-sponsors-can-accelerate-contracting-and-budget-negotiations/

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