Project Management

The Project Managers at Research Drive are experts in planning, organizing, and managing resources to ensure the successful completion of a client’s clinical trial project. Their role is crucial in guaranteeing the safety of subjects, the integrity of collected data, and the overall quality of trial execution.

With a focus on maintaining high project management standards, the Research Drive team oversees every phase of the clinical trial—from conducting feasibility surveys, selecting the most suitable sites, and initiating the study, to managing the trial’s conduct and guiding it through the close-out phase. Their ability to effectively manage resources, timelines, and risks ensures that each clinical trial is executed in compliance with regulatory standards, meets sponsor objectives, and delivers the highest level of quality throughout the entire process.

Key responsibilities of a Project Manager include:

Developing project plans

Create detailed plans outlining the clinical trial’s timelines, resources, budgets, and objectives.

Study setup

Coordinate the initiation phase, including site selection, obtaining approvals, and organizing necessary documentation (e.g., contracts and regulatory submissions).

Risk management and issue resolution

Identify potential risks to the study and develop strategies to mitigate them. Identify deviations from the plan and take immediate corrective actions to keep the trial on track.

Team leadership

Lead and coordinate internal teams, such as CRAs, medical monitors, and other key stakeholders involved in the trial.

Managing budgets

Oversee the study budget, ensuring that resources are allocated appropriately, and controlling costs while ensuring timely payments to sites and vendors.

Tracking study progress

Continuously monitor the study’s progress, ensuring that milestones are met and issues are addressed promptly.

Stakeholder communication

Act as the main point of contact for sponsors, investigators, and vendors, ensuring precise and consistent communication is maintained throughout the clinical trial. Provide regular progress reports to sponsors, management, and other relevant parties on study status, timelines, and any issues.

Final reporting

Compile and review the final clinical trial report, ensuring all data is accurate and complete.

Study closure and evaluation

Oversee trial closure and conduct post-study review to assess outcomes, address challenges and integrate lessons learned into future projects.

Testimonials

Read our client testimonials about their experiences on working together with Research Drive.

Alex Gage: Director & Head of Clinical Operations

Research Drive and QRCC have collaborated for several years to support the deliver of early phase clinical trials in The Netherlands and Germany. The Research Drive team’s professionalism, industry knowledge and commitment to providing the highest possible level of support are truly commendable. I highly recommend Research Drive to anyone requiring clinical operations and regulatory support in The Netherlands and across mainland Europe.

Emma Hilton: Senior Clinical Project Manager

Research Drive has supported several of our Phase 1 projects by providing high-quality monitoring services. The CRAs assigned to our studies were dedicated professionals with exceptional attention to detail and consistently upheld high standards of reporting throughout the duration of each study.

Communication with the Research Drive team was excellent—they were proactive, responsive, and built strong relationships not only with the study sites but also with us, the Sponsor.

It has been a pleasure working with the Research Drive team, and I would highly recommend their services.

Graham Morrison: Clinical Operation Manager

I have worked with the team at Research Drive for many years now. They have worked on multiple complex studies and their CRAs and support team have demonstrated their skill and wealth of knowledge to ensure delivery of projects. They have developed strong relationships with both sites and sponsors, through clear communication. Training of their employees is a continual process in Research Drive and their CRAs are highly skilled and capable of dealing with the challenges that running complex studies bring. I always had peace of mind knowing that the studies were being run to the highest standards. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Research Drive for their skills, knowledge and understanding of the clinical research environment. I would hope to work with them again on future projects.

Clinical Research Coordinator

An incredibly pleasant collaboration during a highly complex study in the Netherlands. Problems were always resolved immediately, with very quick responses. Helpful, friendly, and professional. Highly recommended!

Senior Director, Clinical Development

Working for a small biotech company, we do not have the internal resources to manage all aspects of our clinical trials. In working with ResearchDrive, they have created a relationship where we all feel part of the same team and that ReserachDrive is looking out for our best interests with a team of experienced individuals.