The Site Advocacy Group (SAG) is a landmark industry initiative begun by SCRS that facilitates meaningful dialogue between site professionals and industry leaders on a variety of topics. Convened at the request of the host sponsor, CRO or professional service provider, this work enhances clinical research effectiveness and more closely aligns the work of the sites and industry on current or future projects.
Participants are comprised of SCRS members representing a broad spectrum of site professionals from around the globe. Topics have included patient recruitment and retention, technology, protocol and clinical topics, operational processes, and site relationships. The groups provide a unique perspective to help ensure the design and rollout of the most useful solutions for all industry stakeholders.
Reports
Reports shared by host organizations:
The Site Advocacy Group Impact
SAG Case Study with Cognizant
See the impact of the collaborative effort to align Cognizant® Shared Investigator Platform (SIP) roadmap to site needs globally.
“SCRS helped launch our first combined Site Advocacy Group and Patient Advisory Council meeting as part of our broader collaboration, bringing together sites, patients and industry colleagues to address COVID-19 challenges. The insights gained, ideas generated, and tools and resources we are developing as a result will help us to better support patients, sites and sponsors as we move clinical research forward today and in the future.”
“The SAG proved incredibly valuable to uncover the site perspective in clinical technology. A key takeaway for us is that we have the power to change how systems are built to align with the workflow at the site – it just requires a shift in mindset and communication between sites, sponsors, CROs and vendors.”
“SCRS SAG program simplified the process of connecting directly with the customers and users that we serve through our products, services, and platforms. In speaking directly with end-users about their experience using our tools, and as a leader in clinical evidence generation, we’re able to evolve our solutions to better meet their needs and drive unique value.”
“It is simply an honor to have the opportunity to listen to the experience and expertise of sites. Sites are the advocate of patients. Sites conduct clinical trials every single day, to include their expertise in the early stages of protocol development where their input can improve study design and effective approach can only improve the delivery of trials.”
Previous Site Advocacy Group Hosts
