Professional Documents
Culture Documents
ISSUE 04
Redefining Most
Advancements
Role of CROs in Shaping Innovative
the Future of Clinical CROs to
Research
Industry Sagacity
The Impact of Emerging Watch in 2022
Technologies on the
Pre-Clinical CRO Market
Amalgamation of
Innovations and Credibility
Editor’s Note CROs Futuristic
Leap Into A
Healthier Tomorrow
T Cover Story
E
Artialis
N Amalgamation of Innovations and Credibility
08
T
Articles
S
18 32
Redefining Advancements Industry Sagacity
Role of CROs in Shaping the The Impact of Emerging
Future of Clinical Research Technologies on the
Pre-Clinical CRO Market
Bionical Emas PharSafer®
Advocators of Development Committed to
and Innovation Pharmacovigilance &
Patient Safety
Clinergy Health
Research
14 Providing Synergic Solutions
for win-win Outcomes
36
22
CXO
Advancing Innovation
and Patient-Centric
Providing with a Heart
Models
26
that Cares
Editor-in-Chief Pooja Bansal
sales@insightscare.com
May, 2022
Corporate Offices:
Insights Success Media Tech LLC Insights Success Media and Technology Pvt. Ltd.
555 Metro Place North, Suite 100, Office No. 22, Rainbow Plaza, Shivar Chowk,
Dublin, OH 43017, United States Pimple Saudagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411017
Phone - 302-319-9947 Phone - India: 7410033802, 74100058552
Email: info@insightscare.com Email: info@insightscare.com
For Subscription: www.insightscare.com For Subscription: www.insightscare.com
Copyright © 2022 Insights Success Media and Technology Pvt. Ltd., All rights reserved. The content and images used in this magazine should not be reproduced or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior permission from Insights success.
Reprint rights remain solely with Insights Success Media and Technology Pvt. Ltd. Insights Care is powered by Insights Success Media and Technology Pvt. Ltd.
10 Most Innovative CRO's To Watch In 2022
Prof Yves Henrotin, Artialis provides scientific expertise, R&D support services,
Artialis SA Founder and Executive and tools for the evaluation of clinical, structural, and
President biological impact of a compound on musculoskeletal health.
td.
COVER
Story
Amalgamation of
Innovations and Credibility
Artiali i a
al -i -on
partner fro
preclinica t
clinica studie .
O
ver the last few decades, CROs have evolved into Under the leadership of Prof Yves Henrotin, Founder and Sign
more than just a simple outsourced resource in the Executive President, Artialis provides tailor-made clinical
pharmaceutical sector. They are specialists in the trial solutions, including innovative endpoints, such as Two
field, active participants in clinical trials, and significant soluble biomarkers, medical imaging (X-ray, MRI), and gait rese
contributors to the industry's success. and motion analyses. This association of preclinical and the
clinical expertise reinforces the translational value of each whi
The COVID-19 pandemic has spotlighted the study. und
pharmaceutical sector, piquing public interest in the clinical oste
development process. It is widely acknowledged that The Legacy Reg
without the assistance of CROs, the industry's most recent mai
advancements and clinical accomplishments during the Artialis is a CRDO, Contract Research and Development tissu
pandemic would not have been conceivable. Organization, located in Belgium.
The
CROs swiftly adopt new technology, allowing them to From preclinical studies to post-marketing clinical trials, and
deliver unique insights and recommendations by finding Artialis provides regulatory and scientific expertise, R&D and
new and innovative methods to use advanced tools and support services, and tools to evaluate compounds' clinical,
tailoring them to each sponsor's needs to ensure optimal structural, and biological impact. The
clinical trial performance. Some CRDOs even have their orga
distinct services. This is where Artialis comes into the Artialis offers state-of-the-art study design and management follo
spotlight. of in vitro and in vivo preclinical studies, including gold- stan
standard endpoints (macroscopy, histology) and innovative acti
Artialis offers preclinical, clinical and biotesting services to tools of evaluation, such as soluble biomarkers, imaging,
support product development from research to post- pain, and gait and motion analyses. Con
marketing authorization stages and is an expert in
musculoskeletal disorders (bone, cartilage, muscle, tendon, In-vitro, Artialis has developed cell culture models All
and ligament), inflammatory conditions, and healthy aging. (chondrocytes, synoviocytes, muscles, bone and from
inflammatory cells) to study the cytotoxicity, the catabolic prec
The company supports its clients (from Pharma, Biotech and anabolic effects, the anti-inflammatory properties, and Qua
and Food supplement industries) during all stages of their the mode of action of candidates.
product development plan. Arti
Artialis also offers an extensive portfolio of exclusive and "ben
innovative biomarkers and specializes in selecting and com
validating external ELISA kits. In addition, the company Dev
Artiali ha hig can design and develop specific on-demand biomarkers
supporting each step of the client's product development. The
pertis i th
dev
Although Artialis is specialized in MSK field and aging auth
related diseases, it is also active in other domains like com
developmen of solubl gastroenterology and infectiology. Regarding clinical trials,
among all that have been managed by Artialis, a recent one
vari
vivo
has suited a lot of interest and shows major and positive fulfi
biomarker t monitor results of food supplement for COVID 19 hospitalized
patients:
faci
dev
produc efficac i Link on yahoo.com: New clinical trial shows the major and
effic
Artiali offer
clinical and preclinical activities. This achievement allows
to us to save time, limit data transcription errors, and improve
the quality of our services. In collaboration with a local
partner, we have recently developed an application allowing
rapid screening of patients and thus accelerating larg pane of cel
recruitment.
pace to provide a cutting-edge science to facilitate the Jonathan is a remarkably young CEO, proving that success
growing needs of the field. in running a business doesn't have a direct correlation with
a specific profile or age group. His talent, passion, and
Furthering this ever-increasing need to design aspiration to make a positive difference were recognised by
developmental strategies, Bionical Emas provides services the Board of Directors as the key attributes of a great leader.
that cater to the client's drug and pharma development His successful tenure in the role is proof that innovative
needs. Being a global Contract Research Organization, what thinking in a business context, particularly at the People
makes the company unique is that it combines clinical level, can pay-off. Jonathan manages Bionical Emas under
development, early access program, and clinical trial supply the same approach, which results in a highly diverse and
capabilities to deliver an exceptional, seamless service for inclusive company, where career progression is a reality
its international pharma and biotech clients. and women in senior leadership roles is the norm. Under his
exemplary leadership, the company operates on fully
Their wide range of services enables them to maximize integrated services. Let us have a look at them.
access and generate evidence at every point along the drug
development pathway. This means they can simultaneously The Three Core Business Units
address the immediate and future needs of patients.
Bionical Emas operates as a fully integrated services
Standing as a guiding light to this innovative path is business based around three core business units, which are
Jonathan Waring-Hughes, as its Chief Executive Officer. made up of a wide range of product and service lines.
s
nal
le
US,
ess
ith
by
der.
er
Jonathan Waring-
his Hughes
CEO
Bionical Emas
re
als
n
ed
of
The company has seen a
d huge movement toward
hybrid clinical trials,
pu ng the pa ent's
comfort first and mee ng
pa ents where they are.
022
established and successful Contract Research Organization. Bionical Emas has made a significant investment in
A range of in-house services perfectly complements its technologies, so it can meet the sponsor's needs in running
global EAP experience in oncology and rare disease areas. clinical studies. The company is using Machine Learning
The company puts the patient at the heart of everything it (ML) to review data captured from sites and identify any
does. The goal of the company is to help current and future trends and/or anomalies to optimize the digital clinical trial
generations by providing timely and appropriate treatment pathway. Jonathan asserts, "We are using Artificial
access to patients in desperate need. Intelligence (AI) to speed up recruitment and feasibility
process, minimizing manual and repetitive tasks and
Clinical Trial Supply (CTS) fundamentally improving patient adherence."
Bionical Emas provides unrivaled access to medicines and
ancillaries for use in clinical trials. It offers customized end- He further states that using natural language processing to
to-end supply solutions for its international pharma and automatically identify adverse events improves the quality
biotech customer base. of service being provided to its sponsors. The company has
partnered with some leading technology companies to help
The global network of manufacturer partnerships enables the company provide decentralized clinical trials, giving it
the company to deliver sustainable and reliable access to tools like eCOA/ePRO and eConsent to bring these
medicines and ancillaries for clinical trial sponsors, activities to patients.
healthcare professionals, and patients globally.
A Note to Remember
Delivering Excellent Services through its Driven Mission
When addressing the budding entrepreneurs who wish to
The mission of Bionical Emas is to pioneer the way progress in the CRO space, Jonathan asserts, "I would say
life-changing medicines are developed and accessed that creating a truly differentiated offering is critical for
for patients around the world. anyone looking to venture into the space. The sector is
awash with CROs of many shapes and sizes, so it is
It is the people of Bionical Emas that truly differentiate important to find a niche that enables you to differentiate
them, and their focus on delivering excellence across against your competitors.
their suite of services that leads to long-term
partnerships with its broad base of clients, HCP's, and Over the coming years, I believe the focus will continue to
patients. be on further enhancing the patient experience through
implementing innovative technologies and de-
Jonathan states, "we are bold, creative, and driven by centralized/hybrid clinical trials." This will ultimately lead
the fact we are changing patients' lives." to faster and more diverse patient recruitment.
According to Jonathan, "Modern technologies like When talking about scaling the company's operations,
blockchain, sensing technologies, Artificial Intelligence Jonathan states, "Our strategy is to drive organic and
(AI), and Machine Learning (ML) are having a huge impact acquisitive growth by developing and cross-selling our
on the way the sector is operating." He believes that these widening portfolio of services and capabilities into our
technologies are helping to improve agility, quality, and international client base and by expanding our
patient adherence and fundamentally reducing the cost of geographical footprint."
running clinical studies but keeping data fully secure.
Over the past few years, the company has made significant
These technologies are also helping clinical trial activities investments in the three core pillars of the business -
to be shifted closer to the patient. The COVID-19 pandemic people, infrastructure, and technology, which provide the
has forced the sector to increase the adoption of these company with a platform for operational and geographical
technologies significantly. The company has seen a huge expansion in 2022 and beyond. Jonathan believes that
movement toward hybrid clinical trials, putting the patient's expanding its operations across the EU, US and JAPAC
comfort first and meeting patients where they are. regions will be a major focus over 2022 and the coming
years.
to
ty
has
elp
it
o
ay
to
ead
ant
e
al
022
Redefining Advancements
Role of
CROs in
Shaping the Future of
Clinical
Research
P
rese
scie
forc
min
to e
Trad
retic
ure
ts
ed
rs,
ve
get
t
f
he
s
d
ch
ies
n
d
hade
022
10 Most Innova ve CROs To Watch In 2022
Clinergy Health
Research
Providing Synergic Solutions for win-win Outcomes
es
s
g in
y
s to
sts,
ay
s,
s,
om
we Our values are built upon feasibility and selection to project management, regulatory
submissions, risk-based monitoring, data management,
elements that are key to statistics, medical writing, among others. However, the
delivering operational means we utilize to deliver are essential.
ct
excellence with a high focus on We are very meticulous when it comes down to
the human aspects that make a understanding what delivery methods can fit each client
better so that we can offer cost-effective solutions tailored
difference in how we deliver it to each of them without having to choose between cost and
n on daily. efficiency and without trying to push "over the top"
ning solutions only to justify we have them.
ite
n
ech
es
ut
h
rs
is
s
st
ould
al
ho
h
e
rs
y
mer
nd
wth
022
Ab
AR
Arti
ent
bus
inno
sits
des
mar
Arti
tech
gro
rese
exe
unn
con
soc
eng
In 2
hea
des
cha
hea
The
com
tran
Process: To focus and partner Creating better results and outcomes for patients is
ultimately what everyone within the healthcare ecosystem
Patient care is not easy. Its complexity runs from the is after.
collection of personalized health data, a growing yet
controversial trend, to the utilization of that data to deliver For orthopedic technology and orthopedic medicine, the
better outcomes. Learning from the manufacturing, tech, advancement in sensor, MedTech and artificial intelligence
and supply chain industries in implementing automation, is one of the driver's delivering success. Just look at how
business processes, and technical data integrations, can all smart orthopedic implants are having their moment (page
further optimize patient care. Healthcare's hospital-at-home 14-17) published in MedTech strategist.
programs, driven by Mayo Clinic and John Hopkins and life MedTech and medical manufacturers are embedding smart
sciences growth towards decentralized clinical trial models, sensor technology and utilizing real-world evidence to learn
as published by McKinsey & Company and accepted by top and improve their product outcomes during and after a
pharma like Jansen and Pfizer, are all examples of surgical procedure, dramatically shortening patients' post-
ownership to drive better outcomes. surgery recovery times.
Digital clinics, telemedicine, decentralized data collection, Whether healthcare and life sciences choose to implement
and in-home and hybrid care models are proving to be cost- the 4- Ps or incorporate a different process, steady and
effective and accessible solutions to solving complex constant learning from complementary industries and
chronic diseases and the daily care and consumerization of verticals will fuel innovation and patient-centric models.
healthcare.
ta
ent
of
ient
tter
s. Stay in touch.
Subscribe to Insightscare Get Insightssuccess
Magazine in print, & digital on www.insightscare.com
m
ce
w
e
art
earn
022
The Impact of
on the
CRO Market
T echnology is changing the health world's future,
while future technology is reshaping the present
world of health. Already emerging from the
turbulent oceans of changing times are novel ways of
carrying out or performing preclinical research and
conducting trials.
Modern technologies are not only giving more power to the Futuristic Technologies is the Future
preclinical CROs to look at the preclinical trial process with
a holistic view increasing the probability of the drug or Clinical trial researchers also get benefitted by gaining
medicine moving to the further stage but are also helping actionable insights into the detailed reports created by using
them in saving huge costs. digital technologies. For example, AI and ML are now
widely used in the most appropriate sample group selection
Let us look in detail at these reasons and dig ourselves that responds more to the pre-clinical tests and trials.
deeper to gain a broader perspective.
The first major advantage of using these techs is the
A Holistic Tech Perspective automated cellular level selection, data generation and
analysis. These futuristic technologies modern cell-based
Advance Technological Implementation lowers the selection offers an early-stage issue identification and
Uncertainty of the preclinical experiments by streamlining problem detection with potential drug developments and
and optimizing detailed data collection, easing down the testing. It aids in reducing sample wastage, time, and effort,
pre-clinical trials' subject selection, decreasing the time and streamlines the entire process of research and
duration of research, and reducing financial costs. Research, development. For example, data samples collected during
data collection, test subject selection and continuous the research using AI can also be utilized for the most
analysis are an integral part of drug research and medicine suitable patient matching during the clinical trials testing
development. However, with increasing intricacy in the process.
entire process, navigating through the continuous stream of
incoming data gets impossible for the human researcher. Preclinical image, graphics, and sample matching and
analysis process automation are also feasible using techs
This is where advanced technologies like automation, AI, such as AI and ML. CROs are now increasingly using these
cloud computing, Big Data Analysis, ML, etc. provide not technologies for automated testing sample analysis,
only monitoring, tracing, tracking, and collecting data but identification of molecular compounds, and analyse patterns
also deep and machine learning of the recorded data to offer for drug discovery.
precise analysis, interpretation, flow, pattern while
matching the samples with earlier available ones. For Example, AI is now being used by the Institute of
Cancer Research for making predictions regarding cancer
Live COVID-19 Example drugs' novel prospects and performing repetitive tasks like
research record up-gradation and data extraction. Likewise,
It is because of using such novel technologies that in just a scientists have successfully developed Eve, an AI Robot to
year and a half, CROs across the world could come up with help researchers in speeding up the drug discovery process.
more than a dozen coronavirus vaccines including Serum
Institute of India's COVOVAX which has been developed - Gaurav PR Wankhade
ies
so
22
n
sing
ion
ort,
ese
erns
er
ke
se,
to
ess.
hade
022
10 Most Innovative CROs To Watch In 2022
In our people Please shed some light on your offerings and how they
Gra
glo
and our processes, impact the CRO industry and your clients. How your
we have a first-class company provides research services to various
organizations?
His
ava
business and trai
deliver a service In our people and our processes, we have a first-class
business and deliver a service to match. We ensure all
res
and
to match. operations and communications are conducted with full sist
transparency with our clients to ensure a synergized cou
approach and deliver on our promise towards providing
®
Dr Graeme Ladds
y Director, CEO, Owner
PharSafer®
nent Strategic and
Critical Leadership
With a first degree in Biochemistry
and Pharmacology and a PhD focusing
SPs,
on drug metabolism and
O Pharmacokinetics Graeme has worked in the
areas of Drug Safety and Medical services for
over 30 years.
n
Graeme has been working as Head of Global
Pharmacovigilance for a multi-national innovator
Company, and EU QP PV for many of the top ten Pharma
Companies, and small Pharma and has been CEO for the
last 19 years for PharSafer®.
Graeme also has an additional role as Research & Development Director for products to be developed for
y
global launches.
His 31-year journey in drug safety, where there was little structure to be trained in pharmacovigilance or
availability for finding out the global regulations, fueled his desire to ensure there would be an extensive
training program for all the PharSafer® people to promote and simplify their drug safety careers. This has
resulted in many staff now has remained with the Company for over ten years, providing Company stability
and in-depth expertise. Additionally, to aid all drug safety professionals in their careers the PharSafer®
sister Company SaPhar has performed training all over the world with varied bespoke and formatted training
courses for all levels of experience since 2003.
ny
es,
a,
ways
t-
on
r
es
the