India presents a compelling environment for global clinical trials because of its access to investigators, large patient populations with diseases of the industrialized and developing world, a cost-effective, English-speaking graduate workforce, and progressive regulatory environment. These benefits are now well recognized by the global pharmaceutical industry. Moreover, because of India's pristine FDA audits, continued streamlining of regulatory approvals and demonstrated intent to uphold international intellectual property standards, the country has become even more attractive as an important locale for clinical development.
As a result, multinational pharmaceutical companies are striving to build clinical development capabilities within their local operating companies in India, and the country's nascent CRO industry is enjoying an annual growth of about 40%. This, however, poses resourcing constraints and unresolved ethical issues about the robustness of patient consent. Hence, it is becoming increasingly important for sponsors to select investigators, sites and resources that will be able to deliver data of the quality and integrity that they seek. This presentation will draw on recent experiences and case studies related to the benefits and challenges of conducting clinical trials as well as data management in India.
This audio conference is presented by Nermeen Varawalla of PRA International. To learn more, please visit www.fxconferences.com.
