Collaboration is not a single project. It’s an operating model.
From good intentions to operational collaboration.
94% of SCRS Global Impact Partners report collaborating with another organization to address a common challenge or improve their business.
Download the Collaborate Forward Playbook to explore practical examples and tools that your organization can implement to improve study performance.
What You’ll Learn
This playbook introduces four pillars that help organizations operationalize collaboration:
Executive Leadership Support
Making site-centric collaboration a visible strategic priority
Operational Impact of Collaboration
Designing processes that reduce friction and accelerate timelines
Information Governance
Creating shared data, metrics, and transparency across partners.
Ongoing Feedback Loops
Capturing and acting on feedback from sites and stakeholders.
SCRS Collaborate Forward InterVIEWS
From Site Data to Site Advocacy: How the PPD™ Clinical Research Business Is Strengthening Relationships Through Transparency and Recognition
In clinical research, strong relationships between CROs and clinical sites are built on more than just well-designed protocols. They require mutual understanding, proactive communication, and systems that reinforce trust. That’s where the PPD™ clinical
Trust, Not Just Tools: How Fortrea is Streamlining Study Start-Up Through Stronger Site Relationships
In clinical research, operational improvements often begin with tools, templates, and timelines. However, at Fortrea, the driving force behind smoother study start-up is something more fundamental: relationships. Through a deliberate shift in culture,
Less Paperwork, More Progress: How Biogen Is Accelerating Study Start-Up with Transparent Communication
Clinical research thrives on collaboration—but too often, inefficiencies, siloed systems, and reactive processes slow things down. That’s why Collaborate Forward exists: to spotlight real-world examples of how clinical research stakeholders—sites, CROs, sponsors, and tech
Bridging the Gap: How Cognizant is Reframing Collaboration Between Clinical Sites and Technology
As clinical research continues to grow in complexity, the gap between technology providers and clinical sites has often widened. Too frequently, solutions are built for sites without truly being built with them—leading to frustration,