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Clinical Trials Contracting Issues: Managing the Outsourced Relationship. Linda D. Bentley, Esq. May 18, 2007. First Steps. Consider reason for outsourcing Research potential contractors Consider relationship with contractor Draft term sheet. Parties. Clinical Site
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Clinical Trials Contracting Issues: Managing the Outsourced Relationship Linda D. Bentley, Esq. May 18, 2007
First Steps • Consider reason for outsourcing • Research potential contractors • Consider relationship with contractor • Draft term sheet
Parties • Clinical Site • Contract Research Organization (CRO) • Contract Manufacturer • Clinical or Imaging Laboratory • Data handler
Agreements • Identity of parties • Definitions • Applicable laws • Ownership and use of data • Confidentiality • Indemnification • Insurance • Representations and warranties • Post-termination requirements
Clinical Sites • Parties • Institution and/or Investigator • Ownership and use of data • Clinical results • Intellectual property • Informed consent and HIPAA authorization • Indemnification and allocation of risk • Mutual or one-way • Limit to third-party claims • Treatment of injury to research subjects • Applicable law and standards of practice
CRO • Scope of services • Delegated authority • Staffing changes • Location of services • Indemnification
Contract Manufacturing • Applicable standards • Ownership and use of manufacturing procedure and IP • Transfer of and continued access to technology • Changes to procedures or specifications • Indemnification and insurance • Limitation of liability • Warranties
Data Handling and Analysis • License agreement • Term
The Message • Give careful thought to the purpose and nature of the relationship • Be clear about what you expect • Identify potential problem areas and address them before the work begins
Linda D. Bentley, Esq. One Financial Center Boston, MA 02111 (617) 348-1784 LDBentley@Mintz.com