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Webinar: AQC Knowledge Center Monthly Demo

January 21, 2025 | 9:00am – 10:00am EST
Held the second Friday of every month and open to the industry, this webinar offers a live demonstration of the AQC Knowledge Center.

2024 Avoca Industry Report: ICH E6 (R3) Impact & Preparedness

This year, Avoca's research focuses on potential changes in regulatory guidance under ICH E6 (R3) to gain understanding of current awareness and perceived impacts among clinical trial stakeholders to navigate the path forward.

Access The 2024 Avoca State of the Industry Report:
Anticipating ICH E6 (R3): Awareness, Impact & Preparedness

WCG Talks Trials Podcast: Addressing Challenges in Site Feasibility

Join us as we discuss approaches to adopt innovative feasibility and site start-up solutions.

AQC Leading Change Collaborative Forum

November 20, 2024 | 11:00am – 12:00pm EST
Monthly forum open exclusively to Avoca Quality Consortium members.

Webinar: ICH E6 (R3) Countdown: Navigating Risk, Readiness, and Site Collaboration

November 5, 2024 | 11:00am – 12:00pm EST

Webinar: The DEI Mandate: How to Accelerate Diversity Initiatives with Data Analytics and Planning (Part 2 of 2)

October 30, 2024 | 10:00am – 11:00am EDT

MAGI@home 2024

October 21-25, 2024 | Virtual

Webinar: Maximizing the Power of Central IRBs Prior to the FDA’s sIRB Mandate

October 15, 2024 | 11:00am – 12:00pm EDT

Webinar: The DEI Mandate: What’s on the Horizon and What’s Needed for IRB and Recruitment Processes (Part 1 of 2)

October 9, 2024 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm EDT

DIA 2024 Global Annual Meeting

June 16-20, 2024 | San Diego, CA
Join Avoca's Trevor Cole for the session: "Feasible Site Feasibility Assessments: Rethinking Business as Usual to Reduce Burden, Timelines, and Costs for Sustainability"

Webinar: Maximizing Trial Success Requires Evolving Feasibility and Recruitment Strategies

May 23, 2024 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm EDT
Explore the competitive landscape of clinical trials and how feasibility and participant recruitment and retention play a pivotal role in the success of a study.

2024 Avoca Quality Consortium Summit

May 14-15, 2024 | Industry-wide Virtual Event
Now in its 13th year, the AQC Summit will feature thought leaders and executive panels sharing experiences, insights, and actions to maximize time in order to modernize clinical trials.

MAGI 2024

April 14-17, 2024 | New Orleans

2024 Avoca Industry Survey

The survey is now closed — thank you for your participation!
Avoca, a WCG company, takes pride in providing the industry with insights into trends in clinical research to optimize the execution and quality of clinical trials. This year, our survey focuses on potential changes in regulatory guidance under ICH E6 (R3). Importantly, you don’t need to be familiar […]

SCOPE Summit 2024

February 11-14, 2024 | Orlando, FL + Virtual

Webinar: ICH E6(R3) Essentials: A Draft Guidance Overview

February 6, 2024 | 1:30pm – 3:00pm EST
Have confidence that you’re ready for successful implementation of the final R3 guidance.

AQC Member-only Webinar

January 17, 2024 | 11:00am – 12:30pm EST
The AQC is excited to kick off 2024 with a member-only meeting.

Book: Tracking the Revised ICH E6

A Side-by-Side Comparison of Revisions 2 and 3 Changes to the international guideline for good clinical practice, ICH E6, are extensive, significant and scheduled to take effect in less than a year. Are you prepared to understand and implement them? ICH E6(R3), as currently published, is a completely revised guideline with no reference to […]

Article: Report Reveals Trial Enrollment Drivers, Distrust of Pharmaceutical Co. Sponsors

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) Report on Research Compliance Volume 20, Number 10 September 21, 2023 By Theresa Defino It’s not surprising that most people don’t hold informed—or strong beliefs about clinical trials—they’re what is termed “research-naïve,” meaning they have little or no personal experience with them. And so are most providers. […]

WCG Talks Trials Podcast: Episode 3 – A 360-degree View on Motivators and Deterrents to Clinical Trial Participation

Listen in as we dive into feedback from perspectives across all clinical research stakeholders — sponsors, providers, sites, and patients.

2023 Avoca Industry Report: 360° Assessment

This year, Avoca's research analyzes across Sponsors, Providers, Site Staff, Patients, Physicians, and Investigators to determine alignment and explore motivators and deterrents of participation in clinical trials.

Access The 2023 WCG Avoca State of the Industry Report:
A 360° Assessment of the Clinical Trial Industry

News Release: WCG Publishes Report Providing Assessment of Motivators Across All Clinical Research Stakeholders

Princeton, NJ, July 12, 2023 – WCG, one of the world’s leading providers of solutions that measurably improve the quality and efficiency of clinical research, released its 2023 Avoca State of the Industry Report. The report provides a 360-degree review of what motivates or deters potential volunteers from participating in clinical trials, and what steps can be […]

DIA 2023 Global Annual Meeting

June 25-29, 2023 | Boston, MA
Join WCG at booth 231 and for two sessions.

Webinar: Implementing ICH E8 R1 Recommendations Increases Site and Participant Relationship Scoring Measures

June 8, 2023 | 11:00am – 12:00pm EDT
In this webinar, WCG Avoca and CenterWatch 2022 industry research shines a light on the importance of site and participant relationships for sustainability of the clinical research patient and investigator pools.

Article: Who Cares About Diversity in Clinical Trials?

The imperative to obtain a diverse body of clinical trial participants has been stressed in public statements for decades; however, parties executing clinical trials have remained insufficiently effective in addressing it. Understanding the patterns […]

WCG Launches 360 Protocol Assessment™ Solution to Ensure Protocol Quality by Design

WCG's 360 Protocol Assessment™ is an integrated, turn-key solution that addresses ICH E8 R1 expectations and improves clinical trial predictability by providing sponsors with an operational risk and feasibility assessment of the protocol through the lens of multi-functional stakeholders [...]

WCG MAGI Clinical Research Conference – 2023 East

May 21-24, 2023 | Philadelphia, PA
Join WCG Avoca's Trevor Cole for the session: "What to Expect When You’re Inspected: Site FDA Inspection Readiness and Logistics"

2023 WCG Avoca Quality Consortium Summit

May 17-18, 2023 | Industry-wide Virtual Event
Now in its 12th year, the Summit features expert speakers, executive panels, and perspectives from all stakeholders across the clinical trial ecosystem.

2022 Avoca Industry Survey

The survey is closed – thank you for your participation!
WCG Avoca takes pride in providing the industry with insights into trends in clinical research to optimize the execution and quality of clinical trials. This year, our research looks to analyze across clinical research stakeholders […]

SCOPE Summit 2023

February 6-9, 2023 | Orlando, FL + Virtual
Join WCG Avoca's Kristen Bennett for the session: "Principles of RBQM Success: Why It’s Important and What Happens Without an RBQM Program"

Webinar: WCG 2023 Trends & Insights

January 24, 2023 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm EST
In addition to WCG's 2023 Clinical Research Trends & Insights report, an online panel of clinical trial experts including WCG Avoca's Cristin MacDonald, PhD, discuss the future of clinical research.

Webinar: Decreasing Patient Burden Without Increasing Site Burden

January 18, 2023 | 11:00am – 12:00pm EST
In this webinar, WCG Avoca and Medable address how the clinical trial ecosystem can work together to alleviate the site burdens that come along with DCT implementation.

Article: Tips on Sponsor and CRO FDA Inspections

With the update of the Bioresearch Monitoring Program (BIMO) Sponsors and Contract Research Organizations Compliance Program Manual, FDA provides a comprehensive overview of inspection activities with significant revisions to Part III–Inspectional section […]

Article: Walgreens Is Ready To Re-Envision Recruitment, DCTs, And RWE

By Ed Miseta, Chief Editor, Clinical Leader - Walgreens recently became a member of the Avoca Quality Consortium (AQC), a community dedicated to improving clinical trials […]

GCP Inspection Readiness Conference

December 5-7, 2022 | Philadelphia, PA + Virtual

17th Annual FDA Inspections Summit

November 16-18, 2022 | Washington, DC

AQC East Coast Regional Member Meeting

October 20, 2022 | Boston, MA
Join us for breakfast, workshops, and face-to-face networking (AQC Member-only event).

WCG MAGI Clinical Research Conference – 2022 West

October 16-19, 2022 | Las Vegas, NV

AQC 2023 Membership Pricing Updates

Today, the WCG Avoca Quality Consortium (AQC) is over 200 Member companies strong, representing Sponsors, CROs, Sites, and Clinical Service Providers of all sizes. To remain true to our mission of helping our Member organizations improve efficiency, increase quality, and ensure compliance in clinical trial execution, WCG Avoca will not be increasing AQC Annual Membership […]

Webinar: Identifying Risks for Outsourced Services

October 4, 2022 | 11:00am – 12:30pm EDT

Clinical Risk Management Conference

September 12-14, 2022 | San Diego, CA + Virtual

AQC West Coast Regional Member Meeting

September 12, 2022 | San Diego, CA
Join us for lunch, workshops, and face-to-face networking (AQC Member-only event).

AQC Vendor Days

September 7-8, 2022 | 10:00am – 3:00pm EDT
WCG Avoca is excited to offer our first-ever virtual Vendor Days event, during which AQC Vendor Members will showcase their solutions and engage in a group setting where insights and needs will be shared among attendees.

2021 Avoca Industry Report: Diversity in Clinical Research

Each year, WCG Avoca surveys industry professionals to understand trends in clinical development, with a particular focus on outsourcing dynamics and relationships between research Sponsors and Providers.
Access The 2021 WCG Avoca State of the Industry Report: Diversity in Clinical Research Execution and Participation

Article: Diversity In Clinical Research Execution And Participation

Life Science Leader - By Denise Calaprice, Ph. D., Senior Consultant, WCG Avoca - The events of the past two years created an urgent and nonnegotiable imperative to increase diversity in clinical research: diversity both in how such studies are executed, and in the types of patients recruited for participation […]

Webinar: How to Make Your Organization ICH E8 (R1) Ready

June 28, 2022 | 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

DIA 2022 Global Annual Meeting

June 19-23, 2022 | Chicago, IL

Webinar: 2021 WCG Avoca Industry Survey Data Report Out

June 16, 2022 | 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Clinical Quality Oversight Conference

June 6-8, 2022 | Philadelphia, PA + Virtual

2022 WCG Avoca Quality & Innovation Summit

May 25-26, 2022 | Virtual
Now in its eleventh year, the Avoca Summit focuses on quality and the adoption of innovative technology in the execution of clinical trials.

Webinar: Is Oversight a Burden or Pivotal to Operational Efficiency?

May 24, 2022 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

2022 Global Oncology Site Solutions Summit

May 21-22, 2022 | Austin, TX

MAGI’s Clinical Research Hybrid Conference – 2022 East

May 1-4, 2022 | Boston, MA + Virtual
Join WCG Avoca for the session: "Sticking Points in Decentralizing Clinical Trials"

Oracle Health Sciences Connect 2022

April - May 2022 | Virtual
Join Oracle's global community of customer advocates and industry leaders virtually for in-depth discussions about overcoming the challenges of today’s life sciences environment.

SCOPE Europe Summit 2022

April 20-21, 2022 | Barcelona, Spain

Webinar: Implementing a Quality Culture in a Complex, Regulated Global Clinical Trial Ecosystem

April 6, 2022 | 11:00am – 12:00pm EDT
Join us for the next webinar in the Jon Lee series.

Webinar: The updated BIMO guide’s expectations related to Sponsor Organization’s Quality Management Systems

March 9, 2022 | 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST

SCOPE Summit 2022

February 7-10, 2022 | Orlando, FL + Virtual

Webinar: Defining Metrics That Matter

December 16, 2021 | 11:00am – 12:00pm EST
Join WCG Avoca's next 2021 Jon Lee Series webinar.

Webinar: Bringing Patient Centricity and Scale to DCTs

December 14, 2021 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm EST
Join WCG Avoca's Patricia Leuchten on a panel discussion hosted by Oracle Health Sciences.

2021 WCG Avoca Quality & Innovation Summit

November 2, 4, 9, and 11, 2021 | Virtual
Now in its tenth year, the Avoca Summit focuses on quality and the adoption of innovative technology in the execution of clinical trials.

Informa Connect’s Clinical Trials Europe

November 2-4, 2021 | Virtual Event
Join Avoca's session: "Avoca Research on Adoption of Innovation"

Webinar: Reducing Site Burden by Proactive Planning

September 22, 2021 | 11:00am – 12:00pm EDT
In an increasingly competitive market, how do Sponsor organizations proactively reduce site burden to create more effective and positive relationships with focus on issues that matter?

News Release: WCG Unveils Expanded Consortium Dedicated to Optimizing Clinical Trial Quality Management, Compliance and Standardization

September 20, 2021
WCG Integrates WCG's Metrics Champion Consortium and WCG Avoca Quality Consortium, Creating Industry's Leading Forum for Clinical Trial Performance Metrics and Quality Management Knowledge Sharing

Webinar: How will ICH E8 (R1) and E6 (R3) make oversight more efficient?

August 31, 2021 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM EDT
Register for this webinar to hear about the forthcoming ICH guidelines, which renew the focus on efficiencies in conducting clinical trials and provide tools to do so – significantly impacting oversight.

2020 Avoca Industry Report: Innovation and Diversity

Each year, WCG Avoca surveys industry professionals to understand trends in clinical development, with a particular focus on outsourcing dynamics and relationships between research Sponsors and Providers.
Access The 2020 Avoca State of the Industry Report: Innovation by Fire, Diversity, and the Next Normal

Podcast: Renovating ICH Guidelines to Support the Evolution of Clinical Research

WCG Avoca's Crissy MacDonald, PhD, joins episode 17 of The Latest Dose Podcast by Oracle Health Sciences.

Article: How CRO-Sponsor Partnerships Spurred Innovation In 2020

Life Science Leader - By Denise Calaprice, Ph. D., Senior Consultant, WCG Avoca - For decades, operational progress within the clinical research industry has been profoundly shaped by the relationships between sponsor companies and their CRO partners. Among other advances, these relationships have contributed to sponsors’ abilities to globalize clinical trial operations, expand […]

DIA 2021 Global Annual Meeting

June 27 - July 1, 2021 | Virtual
Join Avoca for the session: "Post COVID: Sites Evolving Role in the Clinical Trial Ecosystem"

Webinar: WCG Avoca 2020 Industry Research on Innovation and Diversity

June 17, 2021 | 11:00am – 12:00pm EDT
How do we finish what COVID started?

Article: The Optimisation of Clinical Quality Management Systems

In the May 2021 issue of International Clinical Trials, ICT interviews Steve Whittaker at WCG Avoca, who describes how the evolving regulatory landscape of the clinical trial industry stands to spur change in the way we manage data.

Webinar: Quality Through Innovation: Building DCT Protocols

May 26, 2021 | 11:00am – 12:00pm EDT
In this webinar, Medable and WCG Avoca share results from the 2020 Avoca State of the Industry Survey and real clinical trial case studies from Medable.

News Release: WCG Acquires The Avoca Group

The Avoca Group strengthens WCG’s position as an industry leader for accelerating clinical trial quality management and compliance transformation. WCG™, a leading provider of clinical trial solutions, announced its acquisition of The Avoca Group, a life sciences consulting firm supporting biopharma, biotech, CROs and clinical service providers, […]

Article: Driving Progress Through Collaboration

A consortium model of pharmaceutical players helps The Avoca Group change the clinical trial execution process

MAGI’s Clinical Research vConference

April 26 - May 6, 2021 | Virtual
Join Avoca for the session: "Powerful Quality Management Systems for Sponsors, Sites and CROs"

Webinar: Clinical Quality Management System Optimization

April 15, 2021 | 11:00am – 12:00pm EDT
Ensure you are inspection ready during the changing trial landscape imposed by COVID-19 and resultant adjustments in regulations

5th Global Clinical Quality Conference

April 7-8, 2021 | Virtual
Join Avoca for the session: "Distinguish Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) from Quality Tolerance Limits (QTLs) and Why This is Important"

Webinar: How To Realize The Efficiency Benefits Of ICH E6 (R3) Before It’s Released

March 30, 2021 | 1:00 – 2:00pm EDT
ICH E6 (R3) is coming at a time when life science organizations still are struggling to adopt ICH E6 (R2). But should organizations wait until these guidelines are ratified to realize the intended benefits?

White Paper: Metric Development Framework: Defining Metrics That Answer Key Performance Questions

Successful performance metrics focus on what drives success across the enterprise. They help answer important questions. They have a purpose. Don’t measure things simply because you can, or that aren’t a concern for your organization. That may sound obvious, but many organizations measure things that simply don’t matter. Just because something is a problem […]

Using ECG Performance Metrics to Improve Sponsor, Site, and Core Lab Clinical Trial Operations

Sponsors and ECG Core Labs need to effectively manage and track their resources, including people, time, and money, as each has an impact on productivity and efficiency over the course of a clinical trial. This case study demonstrates how Lilly and Quintiles utilized ECG Performance Metrics to have meaningful conversations around performance metrics to […]

Quality Management System for a Clinical-Stage Biopharmaceutical Company

A clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company requested that Avoca perform an in-depth review and assessment of its Quality Management System (QMS). The project objectives were to identify and document gaps and to provide guidance in the design and development of a comprehensive QMS that would complement the company’s existing QMS. The company also requested that Avoca […]

SOP Review for a Clinical-Stage Biopharmaceutical Company

Since the release of ICH (E6) R2 in 2017, clinical research companies have been taking active measures to ensure compliance with its new guidance which, “encourages implementation of improved and more efficient approaches to clinical trial design, conduct, oversight, recording, and reporting while continuing to ensure human subject protection and reliability of trial results.” […]

CQMS Consulting Project for a Clinical-Stage Biopharmaceutical Company

A clinical-stage global biopharmaceutical company with major hubs in the US and Japan requested that Avoca perform an in-depth review and assessment of its Clinical Quality Management System (CQMS) with a special focus on Vendor Oversight, Risk Management, Technology Business Requirements, and Quality Tolerance Limits (QTLs). The project objectives were to identify and document […]

Not Just A Mock Inspection: With Storyboarding, Avoca Gives Pharma Client the Insight and Tools for a Successful Regulatory Inspection

By providing a mid-sized pharmaceutical client with more than a standard mock inspection and having the agility to pivot as the client’s needs changed, Avoca positioned the company for a successful regulatory inspection. Avoca not only delivered clear and actionable findings; it helped the client design and execute a remediation strategy. To download the […]

Mock Inspection Consulting Project for a Clinical-Stage Biopharmaceutical Company

As the GCP landscape continually evolves, sponsors are encouraged to pursue innovative approaches. Mock Inspections are a critical tool to ensure inspection readiness and a quality control step to confirm that the innovative approaches are being implemented in a regulatorily compliant way. Inspection Readiness needs to keep pace with this philosophy and to be […]

Standardized Metrics for Better Risk Management: The Right Data at the Right Time

August, 2016 Just because information can be gathered and shared more quickly among stakeholders does not mean that it can identify risk. This article describes the need for pharma to adopt fully-vetted, standardized operational-level time, cost and quality performance metrics as tools for tracking and predicting performance. The proliferation of cloud-based technologies has made it […]

Importance of Data Entry Timeliness

April 7, 2017 The pharma industry agrees that the importance of entering data into an EDC as soon as possible following a subject is paramount. Slow site data entry can impact the credibility and usefulness of centralized monitoring data analytic reports. But MCC survey indicates poor oversight undermines ability to monitor study quality With the […]

Finally, Standardized KPIs are Front and Center

June 15, 2020 - CenterWatch
With the International Council on Harmonization (ICH) poised to begin work on another revision to its good clinical practice (GCP) guideline, ICH E6, sites and sponsors have questions about what they can expect from upcoming changes while they still are struggling to interpret requirements placed on them by the previous 2016 revision. See insights provided by Steve Whittaker, Senior Consultant of The Avoca Group.

Aligning Data Entry and Site Payment Incentives For Clinical Trials and Patients

Bridging the Gaps in CAPA Planning in Clinical Trials

Informa Connect’s Risk-Based Quality Management

December 2-3, 2020 | Virtual
Join Avoca's session: "ICH E6(R3) Review: RBQM Considerations within Annex 2 Applied to Non-Traditional Trials"

2020 Avoca Quality and Innovation Summit

October 14-15, 2020 | Virtual
Now in its ninth year, the Avoca Summit focuses on quality and the adoption of innovative technology in the execution of clinical trials.

Novo Nordisk Receives First Place in ACRP-Avoca Sponsor Quality Awards

Press Release – September 30, 2020 Novo Nordisk was recognized with the ACRP-Avoca Sponsor Quality Award during the ACRP-Avoca Quality Congress this month. The Association of Clinical Research Professionals and The Avoca Group jointly recognized leading sponsors at the event. The following ACRP-Avoca Sponsor Quality Awards were announced: First Place – Novo Nordisk Second Place […]

Covance Receives First Place in ACRP-Avoca CRO Quality Awards

Press Release – September 30, 2020 Covance was recognized with the ACRP-Avoca CRO Quality Award during the ACRP-Avoca Quality Congress this month. The Association of Clinical Research Professionals and The Avoca Group jointly recognized leading CROs at the event. The following ACRP-Avoca CRO Quality Awards were announced: First Place – Covance Second Place – ICON […]

News Release: Inc. Magazine Unveils Its Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies — the Inc. 5000

Inc. magazine today revealed that The Avoca Group has been placed on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. […]

News Release: The Avoca Group Announces Virtual 2020 Avoca Quality and Innovation Summit

The Avoca Group announced the agenda for its 2020 Avoca Quality and Innovation Summit. The event, which will be held virtually on October 14–15, will explore the role of quality as the foundation of clinical trials and the need for innovation in study execution. Across two days of interactive sessions, panel discussions, and workshops, attendees […]

ACRP-Avoca Quality Congress

September 10 and 15, 2020 | Virtual
Join Executive Leadership for this Virtual Program Exploring Patient Centricity in Clinical Trials

Webinar: How Mock Inspections are Part of a Solid QMS (Postponed)

September 9, 2020 | 11:00am – 12:00pm EDT
This webinar has been postponed. Please stay tuned for the rescheduled date.

2019 Avoca Industry Report: Quality Oversight

Each year, The Avoca Group surveys industry professionals to understand trends in clinical development, with a particular focus on outsourcing dynamics and relationships between research Sponsors and Providers. Access The 2019 Avoca State of the Industry Report: Quality Oversight in Clinical Outsourcing

2019 Avoca Industry Report: Clinical Outsourcing

ACRP 2020: Women in Leadership

September 3, 2020 | 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Chutes, Ladders, and Unexpected Journeys

Webinar: Are the Intended Benefits of ICH Regulations Obscured by the Adoption Struggle?

August 25, 2020 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm EDT

Article: How A Small Biotech Survived A Virtual Regulatory Inspection During COVID-19

July 7, 2020 – Clinical Leader – By Mai Nguyen, Senior Consultant, The Avoca Group – In clinical research, we learn to act instinctively and quickly when it comes to making decisions about subject protection, data validity, and ethical conduct. That skillset inherently comes with the ability for problem-solving with a focused determination on the patient. The […]

Article: Ask the Experts – Keeping Up with ICH E6 Changes

Virtual DIA 2020 Global Annual Meeting

June 14-18, 2020
The lively panel presentations, insightful Q&A sessions, and deep community exchanges you've come to expect from DIA will be carried on through digital technology.

2020 Avoca Quality and Innovation Summit (Rescheduled)

3-4 June 2020 | Amsterdam
In light of the public health concerns around the spread of COVID-19, The Avoca Group has chosen to reschedule the 2020 Avoca Quality and Innovation Summit originally planned for 3-4 June in Amsterdam. Details to follow.

Webinar: ICH E6(R3): How to prepare when you’re still struggling to adopt ICH E6(R2)

May 5, 2020 | 11:00am – 12:00pm EDT
The Final Concept Paper for ICH E6(R3), dated 17 November 2019, states, “The action proposed is a full rewrite and reorganization of the ICH E6(R2) Guideline….and will include addressing the application of GCP principles to the increasingly diverse trial types and the data sources being employed to support regulatory and healthcare-related decision-making on drugs, and provide flexibility whenever appropriate to facilitate the use of technological innovations in clinical trials.”

ACRP 2020: Signature Series (Postponed)

May 2, 2020 | Seattle, WA
Women in Leadership: Chutes, Ladders, and Unexpected Journeys - Executive leadership from Juno Therapeutics, Genentech, IQVIA, The Avoca Group, and Javara Research will share their career journeys and host an honest conversation about what it takes to advance as a woman in research.

ACRP-Avoca Quality Congress (Postponed)

May 1, 2020 | Seattle, WA
Adding Electricity to Patient Centricity: Energizing Solutions - Join patients and executive leadership from sponsors, CROs, sites, and technology suppliers in a collaborative, solutions-focused discussion of the patient centricity landscape. Industry leadership will unveil recent trends in the use of patient-centric tools and technologies and lead an […]

Avoca Quality Consortium Open Mic – Provider Qualification (AQC Members only)

April 9, 2020 | 11:00am – 12:00pm EDT
Join Janis Hall, AQC Leadership Advisory Board Members, and fellow AQC Members for the AQC’s first Open Mic session where we will answer questions about Provider Qualification, such as, “What do you share with regulatory inspectors when asked to show evidence of provider prequalification?” and […]

Virtual Meeting: Innovative Solutions to Provider Qualification Challenges

April 6, 2020

COVID-19 CEO Letter

March 25, 2020 – This is an update on how we are addressing the needs of Avoca’s clients and Quality Consortium Members, and the companies that we are working with as part of the Diligent® Qualification Platform, given the extraordinary circumstances that we face with COVID-19. The Avoca Group Operations Avoca and its global team of experts have […]

News Release: CRO and Sponsor Quality Award Finalists Announced by ACRP, The Avoca Group

March 6, 2020
Washington, DC – The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) and The Avoca Group will jointly recognize leading Sponsors and CROs at the ACRP Awards & Recognition Ceremony on Friday, May 1, during the ACRP 2020 annual conference in Seattle, Washington.

Article: Clinical Development Vendor Qualification: “Check-The-Box” Exercise?

March 4, 2020 – Contract Pharma – Jay A. Turpen, Senior Consultant, The Avoca Group – Key first steps to vendor risk management. Are your company’s clinical development vendor qualification (VQ) activities a “Check-The-Box” exercise because someone said that regulators expect it? Or are your VQ activities a comprehensive first step in managing the risk […]

ExL’s 4th European Clinical Quality Risk Management Forum

24–25 February 2020 | London
Join Avoca's session, "Define the Framework and Critical Elements of an Effective Oversight Plan: ICH E6 (R2) Requirements for Vendor Oversight."

Webinar: When Navigating Risk in Clinical Trials, It’s Best to Mind Your CTQs and QTLs

February 18, 2020 | 11:00am – 12:00pm EST
In this webinar, Crissy MacDonald, Executive Director, Client Delivery, The Avoca Group, will discuss the Quality Tolerance Limit requirements of ICH E6 (R2) and the intersect of Section 3 of ICH E8 (R1), where specific focus is given to proactive quality-by-design in clinical trials, including identifying and managing critical-to-quality factors (CTQs).

Webinar: Ensuring Quality and Risk Mitigation with Proactive Planning in Clinical Trials

February 11, 2020 | 1:00-2:00 pm EST
Join Avoca and Oracle Health Sciences to identify what's needed to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory compliance and audit-readiness in clinical trials.

Webinar: Do You Have an Effective Oversight Plan of Your CRO-Vendor? How Are You Measuring It? ICH E6 R2 Requirements for Vendor Oversight

January 29, 2020 | 11:00am – 12:00pm EST
Sponsor Responsibilities for Quality Management (Section 5.0 of ICH E6 (R2)) requires that Sponsors oversee trial-related duties and functions, including those that are subcontracted by CROs (5.2.2). Quality assurance has changed from assurance of conformity to the assurance that process performance and quality are managed over […]

News Release: New Report Introduces Benchmarks on Clinical Trials Vendor Qualification Process

January 9, 2020 – GLOBE NEWSWIRE PRINCETON, NJ – A new report from Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development establishes benchmarks for the vendor qualification process, a critical element of clinical trial set up and execution. According to its November/December Impact Report, the process volume and complexity of the vendor qualification process creates […]

Webinar: RBQM – The AQC’s Risk-Based Monitoring Framework and Monitoring Plans Consistent with New FDA Draft Guidance

December 11, 2019 | 11:00am-12:00pm EST
RBQM: The AQC’s Risk-Based Monitoring Framework and Monitoring Plans Consistent with New FDA Draft Guidance

Virtual Clinical Trials Conference

December 2-3, 2019 | Sonesta Hotel | Philadelphia, PA Virtual clinical trials bring the clinical trial experience to the patient. Through these VCTs, companies are expected to reduce trial costs and increase patient enrollment and participation. There are new technologies that make these trials easier to conduct and with the patient demand for more flexibility in their participation, this new way of doing business will only continue to expand for the industry. […]

News Release: New Study from Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development Establishes Benchmarks for Vendor Qualification Process

November 14, 2019 - Tufts CSDD Study Identifies Opportunities for Drug Sponsors to Optimize Vendor Selection

Article: The Spirit of Radical Integration

November 2019 In the Spotlight article published November 2019 by International Clinical Trials, Patricia (Patty) Leuchten, Founder and CEO of The Avoca Group, reflects on the challenges associated with managing risks and designing quality into clinical trials; the work the Avoca Quality Consortium® has done to bring together industry experts from pharma, biotech, and CROs […]

8th Annual AQC Fall Member Meeting

November 7, 2019 | Seattle, WA
Attendance at the Fall Member Meeting is one of many benefits of Membership of the Avoca Quality Consortium. Participants gain practical knowledge and experience in a casual, interactive learning environment.

Webinar: Managing Risk and Oversight in Decentralized Clinical Trials Using Industry Standards

October 30, 2019 | 11:00am – 12:00pm EDT
In this webinar, Dennis Salotti, Chief Operating Officer of The Avoca Group, will present the current state of industry adoption of technologies enabling decentralized clinical trials and discuss perceptions of the challenges, risks, opportunities, and impact as captured by Avoca’s 2018 industry research into this topic. […]

Webinar: Will Decentralized Clinical Trials Compound Patient and Data Quality Risks?

October 29, 2019 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm EDT
Decentralized Clinical Trials (DCTs) offer a more patient-centric approach in which fewer clinic visits are required and patient and caregiver burden are reduced. DCTs utilize a wide range of digital technologies to collect safety and efficacy data from study participants, normally remotely from the patient’s own home. […]

ExL’s 10th Clinical Quality Oversight Forum

October 16-18, 2019 | Sonesta Hotel | Philadelphia, PA The CQOF has become THE annual event for clinical quality professionals to network with, learn from and benchmark against their peers. The CQOF provides an interactive forum for senior-level clinical quality and operations professionals to engage, discuss and share their challenges, best practices and experiences in […]

Article: Avoca Group’s Industry Research Report on Clinical Outsourcing: Spend, Models, and Measures

September 13, 2019 – Applied Clinical Trials – Dennis Salotti, COO, The Avoca Group – Each year, The Avoca Group invites clinical trial professionals from sponsor and provider organizations to participate in research on prescient industry topics and to provide key benchmarks on the current state of clinical outsourcing. For this year’s report, Avoca analyzed data […]

AQC Member-only Webinar

September 9, 2019 | 11:00am – 12:00pm EDT
Accelerate Clinical Trial Execution with New AQC Kickstart Package

Article: What Do Sponsors And CROs Think About Technology Use In Trials?

August 26, 2019 – ClinicalLeader.com – Ed Miseta, Chief Editor, Clinical Leader – Each year, The Avoca Group surveys industry professionals to understand trends in clinical development. The surveys place a particular focus on outsourcing dynamics and relationships between sponsor companies and service providers. For one of its most recent surveys, Avoca examined what sponsors and […]

Article: 5 Tactics To Overcome Technology & Innovation Adoption Challenges In Clinical Research

August 15, 2019 – ClinicalLeader.com – By Dennis Salotti, COO, The Avoca Group – Our global digital population – people around the world that are active internet users – has grown to 4.3 billion as of July 2019, representing roughly 56 percent of the global population. […]

ExL’s 8th Clinical Trials Inspection Readiness Summit

August 14-15, 2019 | Sonesta Hotel | Philadelphia, PA The Avoca Group is pleased to once again be speaking at ExL’s 8th Clinical Trials Inspection Readiness Summit, August 14-15, in Philadelphia, PA. By attending the Summit, you will understand the importance of an organizational culture of inspection readiness and how to implement that cultural change. […]

T3: Tech, Trials and Transformation

August 8-9, 2019 | The Inn at Penn | Philadelphia, PA Please join Avoca at T3: Trials, Tech and Transformation where we will be speaking and participating on a panel. T3 provides a platform to industry insights and patient perspectives on the major shifts occurring within the clinical trial space. By attending, you will gain insight […]

Webinar: Mock Inspections: A Critical Tool To Ensure Inspection Readiness

July 18, 2019 | 11:00am – 12:00pm EDT
Periodic screenings are an important part of inspection readiness. In this presentation, we’ll discuss the benefits of an ongoing state of inspection readiness throughout a trial, where hidden challenges lurk in an inspection, and how mock inspections can bring these issues to light.

White Paper: Risk-Based Inspection Readiness: Reducing Headaches with Advanced Preparation

So often, inspections are a major source of stress in the clinical trial environment. This is especially true when processes involved in preparing for an inspection are reactive. But, it doesn’t have to be that way. Using industry-leading practices and resources enables a proactive approach to mitigate—or even eliminate—the pain points associated with preparing […]

DIA 2019 Global Annual Meeting

June 23-27, 2019 | San Diego, CA The DIA 2019 Global Annual Meeting brings together thousands of innovators from around the globe. Designed to drive insights into action by connecting key policy discussions to real-world knowledge that you need to do your job every day, your attendance will accelerate your growth and your organization’s […]

8th Annual Avoca Global Summit

June 5-6, 2019 | Boston, MA
With over a dozen interactive sessions and numerous networking opportunities, the Summit offered attendees a chance to connect, address challenges, engage with thought leaders, and influence global change. For a recap of the event, click Read More below.

News Release: Avoca Quality Consortium and Longboat Clinical Partner to Deliver Clinical Trial Site Quality Management System (QMS) Tools to Industry Sponsors

May 29, 2019 — Dublin, Ireland — AP News — Longboat Clinical is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Avoca Quality Consortium (AQC) to make an extensive suite of quality management tools available to hospitals and clinics participating in clinical studies. The AQC, a precompetitive collaborative comprised of nearly 100 pharma, biotech, CRO, and […]

Outsourcing in Clinical Trials East Coast 2019

May 21-22, 2019 | King of Prussia, PA Arena International’s Outsourcing in Clinical Trials East Coast will be co-located with Clinical Technology and Data Management East Coast in King of Prussia for its 10th Annual event! The 2019 programme boasts a range of speakers. Through a variety of interactive session formats, the agenda focusses on […]

News Release: Tufts CSDD Study on the Vendor Qualification Process

Examines vendor qualification process, company experience managing this process and ways that it can be improved May 15, 2019 – Contract Pharma – The Center for the Study of Drug Development, an independent, academic, non-profit research group within Tufts University School of Medicine, in collaboration with the Avoca Group, is conducting a survey examining the vendor […]

CHI’s 8th Clinical Trials Innovation Summit

May 13-15, 2019 | Boston, MA The Avoca Group is pleased to once again be speaking at CHI’s 8th Clinical Trials Innovation Summit, May 13-15, in Boston, MA. The Summit brings together 300+ leaders from across pharma, biotech and academia for the perfect blend of high quality presentations and intimate networking. Through case studies, interactive discussions […]

News Release: The Avoca Group Announces Keynote Speaker for 8th Annual Avoca Global Summit

May 9, 2019 – Princeton, NJ – (BUSINESS WIRE) – The Avoca Group announced today that David Shing, Verizon Media’s Digital Prophet, will deliver the keynote address at the 8th Annual Avoca Global Summit. David will discuss current and future trends in the evolving digital landscape, including how the rapid adoption of technology will advance […]

Roche/Genentech Receives First Place in ACRP-Avoca Sponsor Quality Awards

Press Release – April 13, 2019 Washington, DC – Roche/Genentech was recognized with the ACRP-Avoca Sponsor Quality Award yesterday during the ACRP-Avoca Awards and Recognition Ceremony taking place at the ACRP 2019 annual conference. The Association of Clinical Research Professionals and The Avoca Group jointly recognized leading sponsors at the event. The following ACRP-Avoca Sponsor […]

PPD Receives First Place in ACRP-Avoca CRO Quality Awards

Press Release – April 13, 2019 Washington, DC – PPD was recognized with the ACRP-Avoca CRO Quality Award yesterday during the ACRP Awards and Recognition Ceremony taking place at the ACRP 2019 annual conference in Nashville. The Association of Clinical Research Professionals and The Avoca Group jointly recognized leading CROs at the event. The following […]

ACRP Quality Congress

April 12, 2019 | The Omni Nashville Hotel | Nashville, TN Quality and Risk Management through Industry Collaboration Back for its second year, the ACRP Quality Congress provides an unparalleled view of the changing clinical trial landscape and offers exclusive networking opportunities with management teams from sponsors, CROs, and sites. This half-day program will […]

Article: Biopharma Precompetitive Collaboration: Optimizing Clinical Trial Quality, Efficiency, and Excellence

By Steven B. Whittaker and Janis L. Hall, The Avoca Group ClinicalLeader.com – April 11, 2019 Developing new, innovative pharmaceutical agents to address global health needs is becoming more complex, challenging, and costly. As the industry attempts to adapt and gain value for patients, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders, technologies, digitization, real-world data, immediate […]

News Release: The Avoca Group Announces Agenda for 8th Annual Avoca Global Summit

March 19, 2019 – Princeton, NJ – The Avoca Group today announced the preliminary agenda for its 8th Annual Avoca Global Summit to be held June 5-6 at the Boston Harbor Hotel in Boston, MA. […]

ExL’s 10th Proactive GCP Compliance

March 18-20, 2019 | The Inn at Penn | Philadelphia, PA Now in its tenth year, ExL’s Proactive GCP Compliance conference continues to act as the annual forum for both senior-level clinical quality and clinical operations executives to gather, learn and discuss strategies to achieve and maintain global GCP compliance. Join us to learn how […]

ExL’s 3rd European Clinical Quality Oversight Forum

February 25-26, 2019 | Hilton London Canary Wharf | London, UK The European Clinical Quality Oversight Forum in London is the ONLY European event dedicated to risk-based approaches for selecting, managing and monitoring clinical vendors and sites. This interactive event focuses on ensuring trial integrity by effectively assessing, optimising and managing the quality of clinical […]

Webinar: ICH E6 (R2) Risk-Based Requirements: Beyond Just Risk Planning to Actual Success in Risk Review and Control

February 13, 2019 | 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Learn leading practices for a comprehensive risk-based approach to implementing and living in an ongoing, risk-based culture through the minimization of active, high resource-consuming issues.

Webinar: Confident Risk-Based Inspection Readiness: An Achievable New Year’s Resolution

January 29, 2019 | 10:30am - 11:30am EST
This webinar will review practical steps to reaching and maintaining a confident level of risk-based inspection readiness using vendor oversight as an area of focus.

ExL’s 8th Trial Master File Summit

January 22-24, 2019 | Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista | Orlando, FL Learn more >> 15% off standard pricing rates using Discount Code AVOCAVIP Join Avoca for the following session: Thursday, January 24 – 9:10am | Main Conference Day Two [Panel] Prepare for a TMF Inspection With a Quality Management System Manifest prioritization drivers […]

ExL’s 8th CROWN Congress

January 22-24, 2019 | Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista | Orlando, FL CROWN provides a comprehensive education on the latest strategies, trends, tools, and technologies for optimizing clinical trials and enables you to make the connections necessary to streamline operations and advance. In 2019, the 8th Crown Congress will expand on last years conference by […]

Webinar: Quality Tolerance Limits (QTLs) as required by ICH E6 (R2): Definitions and requirements for “fit-for-purpose” compliance

January 9, 2019 | 11:00am – 12:00pm EST
Presented by Steve Whittaker and Jay Turpen, this interactive webinar will clarify terminology, including metrics, performance indicators, and tolerance limits.

Article: Taking Control Of Clinical Quality Tolerance Limits In Clinical Trials

By Steve Whittaker, Senior Consultant, The Avoca Group ClinicalLeader.com – January 8, 2019 The International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) E6(R2) regulations have created a buzz within the industry regarding newly required expectations for quality tolerance limits (QTLs) when conducting good clinical practice (GCP) clinical trials. QTLs […]

Article: Embracing the present and owning the future in clinical trial execution

By Crissy MacDonald, PhD, Executive Director, Client Delivery, The Avoca Group Outsourcing-Pharma.com – December 13, 2018 2018 was a pivotal year for the pharmaceutical industry and the execution of clinical trials. In November 2016, for the first time in more than 20 years, the ICH E6 Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guideline was amended, and […]

Quality Tolerance Limits as Required by ICH E6(R2): Definitions and Requirements for “Fit-For-Purpose” Compliance, New Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

TORONTO, December 13, 2018 (Newswire.com) – Expectations for quality tolerance limits when conducting Good Clinical Practice (GCP) clinical trials in accordance with ICH E6(R2) have generated a buzz in the industry. Quality tolerance limits have historically been required for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) activities, inferring limits by which significant actions must be taken to ensure the manufactured product achieves quality and usability limits. With regulators now […]

Webinar: Site/Sponsor/CRO Dynamics: Driving Quality and Productive Relationships

December 12, 2018 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
This webinar will focus on leading practices within the AQC Knowledge Center that align with findings of Avoca/ACRP research. We will also share tools AQC Members have developed to help sites build or enhance their Quality Management System.

Article: What Do Sites Really Want From Sponsors And CROs? ACRP/Avoca Survey Explains

Clinical Leader – December 6, 2018 A conversation with Jim Kremidas of ACRP and Dennis Salotti of The Avoca Group The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) and The Avoca Group surveyed nearly 300 clinical trial study site staff earlier this year to determine the most important factors for advancing quality in studies from […]

Webinar: TMF Inspection Readiness (IR): Avoiding IRregularities IRrespective of International Regulatory Agency

November 28, 2018 | 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Attend this webinar to learn about the various regulatory expectations of TMFs. Presented by Terry Endress.

Webinar: Becoming a Sponsor/CRO of Choice: The Site Perspective

November 20, 2018 | 11:00am – 12:00pm EST
Avoca and ACRP will discuss results of industry research that showed what makes sponsors and CROs “partners of choice” with sites.
This Webinar will be hosted by Xtalks.

Webinar: Biopharma Pre-competitive Collaboration: Delivering for Clinical Trial Excellence

November 12, 2018 | 11:00am – 12:00pm EST
The Avoca Quality Consortium will showcase the most frequently downloaded leading practices from its Knowledge Center (library of leading practices) and the most active online community discussions among Members.

7th Annual AQC Fall Member Meeting

October 30, 2018 | Princeton, NJ
Attendance at the Fall Member Meeting is one of many benefits of Membership of the Avoca Quality Consortium. Participants gain practical knowledge and experience in a casual, interactive learning environment.

News Release: Upcoming Xtalks Webinar: Becoming a Sponsor/CRO of Choice: The Site Perspective

October 26, 2018 — In early 2018, The Avoca Group and the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) collaborated on web-based survey research to evaluate the key attributes that drive quality in clinical trials from the site perspective. In the research, investigational sites were asked to rate sponsor and CRO attributes (including responsiveness to questions, […]

News Release: The Avoca Group Joins BlueCloud Global Networking System

October 16, 2018 — BlueCloud by HealthCarePoint (HCP), a Texas-based healthcare and clinical research networking-technology company founded by patient-survivors, and The Avoca Group, Inc., a life sciences consulting firm dedicated to improving quality and compliance in the clinical trial execution process, today announced its mutual collaboration […]

ExL’s 9th Clinical Quality Oversight Forum

October 10-12, 2018 | Philadelphia, PA
Attend a presentation by Steve Whittaker, “The Impact of (R2) Sites,” and a panel discussion, “Inspection of Oversight Activities.”

Webinar: You Can’t Manage What You Don’t Measure

October 9, 2018 | 1:00pm-2:00pm EDT

News Release: New Report Highlights Site Perspectives on Becoming Sponsor or CRO of Choice

September 26, 2018 Princeton, NJ – Including clinical research sites in regulatory inspection preparedness planning is among the most effective actions sponsors and CROs can take to build positive relationships with sites, according to a new white paper, “Becoming a Sponsor/CRO of Choice: The Site Perspective,” released today by the Association of Clinical Research […]

Sponsors: Research Participants Wanted for Survey on Emerging Data Sources and Technologies in Clinical Trials

The survey is now closed. Are you a clinical research Sponsor with experience in emerging data sources and technologies in clinical trials? If so, we invite you to participate in the 2018 Avoca Industry Survey. As a way of saying thank you, you’ll receive an advance, complimentary copy of the research results PLUS the choice […]

Providers: Research Participants Wanted for Survey on Emerging Data Sources and Technologies in Clinical Trials

The survey is now closed. Are you a clinical research Provider with experience in emerging data sources and technologies in clinical trials? If so, we invite you to participate in the 2018 Avoca Industry Survey. As a way of saying thank you, you’ll receive an advance, complimentary copy of the research results PLUS the choice […]

Site Perspectives Needed for Industry Research on Emerging Data Sources and Technologies in Clinical Trials

The survey is now closed. As a clinical research professional with valuable knowledge and insights to share from the Site’s perspective, we invite you to participate in the 2018 Avoca Industry Survey. The survey takes 10 minutes, and as a way of saying thank you, you’ll receive an advance, complimentary copy of the research results […]

Webinar: Understanding Risk-Based Monitoring Post-ICH E6 (R2)

September 25, 2018 | 11:00-12:00 EDT
Presented by Crissy MacDonald, Executive Director, Client Delivery, The Avoca Group, and Jeff Kingsley, CEO, IACT Health.

AQC Member-only Webinar

September 14, 2018 | 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Knowledge Center Provider Qualification Overview

Article: New ICH Guidelines Address Industry Inefficiency

By Crissy MacDonald, PhD, Executive Director, Client Delivery, The Avoca Group Applied Clinical Trials – August 23, 2018 Although the pharmaceutical industry has always incorporated risk-based processes, the ICH E6 (R2) addendum now mandates that clinical trial operations also include risk-based approaches. Based on the latest research, and The Avoca Group’s experience helping companies […]

ExL’s 7th Clinical Trials Inspection Readiness Summit

August 13-14, 2018 | Philadelphia, PA
Attend a presentation entitled, “Comparing how agencies (FDA, EMA, MHRA, Health Canada, PMDA, and CFDA) conduct inspections. What are the implications of ICH E6 (R2), based on recent inspection experiences?"

Webinar: Inspection Preparation With a Risk-Based Approach Consistent with ICH E6 (R2) Requirements

July 25, 2018 | 11:00-12:00 EDT
Back by popular demand. Co-hosted by Steve Whittaker, Senior Consultant and Executive Director, The Avoca Group, and Grace Crawford, VP of Clinical Quality and Compliance, MedImmune.

Clinical Trials: Not Broken, But In Need Of Repair

By Ed Miseta, Chief Editor, Clinical Leader Clinical Leader – July 9, 2018 We all know the days of Big Pharma companies launching billion-dollar blockbuster drugs are generally behind us. Today, novel new therapies are harder to bring to market. Trials are costly, take a long time to complete, and too many of them […]

DIA 2018

June 24-28, 2018 | Boston, MA
Attend a forum entitled, “Executives Respond to the State of the Industry Report on Risk Based Approaches in Clinical Trials: Opportunity or Threat?” led by Dennis Salotti, VP of Operations, The Avoca Group.

Avoca Launches Diligent® Qualification and eLuminate™ Online Learning Platforms at the 7th Annual AQC® Global Quality Summit in Dublin, Ireland

Press Release – June 13, 2018 Princeton, NJ. The Avoca Group announced today that it has launched the Diligent® Qualification Platform, the clinical research industry’s first centralized platform for vendor qualification as well as eLuminate™, an online […]

7th Annual AQC Global Quality Summit

13-14 June 2018 | Dublin, Ireland
Join your peers for two insightful days of high-quality analyses and discussions focused on transforming clinical trial execution. Avoca will also unveil two new technology platforms.

The Avoca Group^® Announces Jeff Kasher as Executive Chair of the Avoca Quality Consortium^®

Press Release – June 6, 2018 Princeton, NJ. The Avoca Group announced today that Dr. Jeff Kasher has assumed the role of Executive Chair for the Avoca Quality Consortium (AQC), its member-based industry collaborative focused on driving efficiency, improving quality, and mitigating risk in clinical trial execution. The AQC is comprised of clinical operations, quality, […]

Announcing Speaker Lineup for the 7th Annual AQC^® Global Quality Summit

Press Release – May 23, 2018 Princeton, NJ – The Avoca Group has announced the full speaker lineup for the 7th Annual AQC® Global Quality Summit, taking place 13-14 June 2018 in Dublin, Ireland. The theme for this year’s event – Embrace the Present. Own the Future. – focuses on today’s most innovative solutions for […]

Clinical Leader Forum

May 9-10, 2018 | Philadelphia, PA
Patricia Leuchten, CEO, The Avoca Group, will participate in a panel discussion with SCRS, ACRO, ACRP, and APCR on Wednesday, May 9.

CHI’s 7th Annual Clinical Trial Innovation Summit

May 7-9, 2018 | Boston, MA
Dennis Salotti, VP of Operations, The Avoca Group, will participate on the panel discussion, “Balancing Oversight in the Wake of ICH E6 (R2)” in the track, Vendor Quality, Performance and Oversight.

Webinar: Linking Study Quality to Leading Practices for Proactive Planning

May 3, 2018 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm EDT
In this webinar, leading practices for proactive study startup planning will be shared. Participants will learn how to effectively deliver on improved overall study quality while supporting regulatory compliance for provider oversight.

Article: Strategies For Effective Risk And Capability Assessments When Choosing A Clinical Provider

By Dennis Salotti, COO, The Avoca Group Clinical Leader – May 1, 2018 Recent revisions to the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) Guideline for Good Clinical Practice, as outlined in ICH E6 (R2), have provided an impetus for sponsors to reevaluate their oversight and quality management processes throughout the clinical development process. Specifically, ICH […]

Medpace Receives First Place in ACRP-Avoca CRO Quality Awards

Press Release – April 27, 2018 Medpace was recognized with the first-ever ACRP-Avoca CRO Quality Award today during the ACRP-Avoca Awards and Recognition Ceremony taking place at the ACRP 2018 annual meeting. The Association of Clinical Research Professionals and The Avoca Group jointly recognized leading CROs at the event. The following ACRP-Avoca CRO Quality Awards […]

Abbott Laboratories Receives First Place in ACRP-Avoca Sponsor Quality Awards

Press Release – April 27, 2018 Abbott Laboratories was recognized with the first-ever ACRP-Avoca Sponsor Quality Award today during the ACRP-Avoca Awards and Recognition Ceremony taking place at the ACRP 2018 annual meeting. The Association of Clinical Research Professionals and The Avoca Group jointly recognized leading sponsors at the event. The following ACRP-Avoca Sponsor Quality […]

2018 Quality Congress

April 27, 2018 | National Harbor, MD
In conjunction with the ACRP Annual Meeting and the Avoca Quality Consortium®, this one-day event will offer participants an unparalleled view of the changing clinical trial landscape and transformational approaches to improving clinical research quality.

AQC Member-only Webinar

April 17, 2018 | 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Knowledge Center Patient Engagement Overview

AQC Member-only Webinar

March 21, 2018 | 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Inspection Preparation With a Risk-Based Approach Consistent with ICH E6 (R2) Requirements

9th Proactive GCP Compliance

March 19-21, 2018 | Philadelphia, PA
Join Avoca for a presentation outlining a practical approach for identifying and measuring risk in clinical trial operations.

Article: A Practical Framework For Assessing Risk In Clinical Trials

By Cristin MacDonald, PhD, Executive Director of Client Delivery, The Avoca Group Clinical Leader – March 15, 2018 The purpose of a comprehensive assessment system is to support structured, systematic, objective, and rational decision making. This holds true even when assessing something as difficult to pin down as risk. The Avoca Quality Consortium (AQC) takes […]

Facing the challenges of ICH E6 R2 implementation with Patricia Leuchten, Avoca

By Andrew Burrows, KNect365 KNect365 Life Sciences – March 14, 2018 KNect365 spoke to Patricia Leuchten, President and CEO at The Avoca Group, as part of PCT TV at Partnerships in Clinical Trials Europe (Nov 2017) about how the clinical trials industry should interpret the ICH E6 R2 guidelines and the biggest challenges to […]

Avoca to Unveil Two New Technology Platforms at the 2018 Global Quality Summit in Dublin, Ireland

Press Release – March 13, 2018 Princeton, NJ – The Avoca Group announced today that it will unveil the Diligent® Qualification Platform as well as eLuminate™, an e-learning platform, at the 7th Annual Global Quality Summit 13-14 June 2018, at the Hotel Intercontinental in Dublin, Ireland. Sponsored by the Avoca Quality Consortium® (AQC), a Member-based […]

ACRP and The Avoca Group Announce Finalists for CRO and Sponsor Quality Awards

Press Release – March 13, 2018 The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) and The Avoca Group will jointly recognize leading Sponsors and CROs at the ACRP/Avoca Awards & Recognition Ceremony on Friday, April 27, during the ACRP 2018 annual meeting. Finalists for the ACRP-Avoca Quality Awards were chosen by investigational sites through a research […]