Phase I Study Trends and Market Outlook (2013)

Report Overview

ISR’s report surveyed 119 respondents with responsibility and decision-making for Phase I study conduct and outsourcing activities. This report provides novel, first-hand insight into phase-specific study trends and the use of service providers for Phase I studies.

What you will learn:

• How study complexity, the use of patient populations, using multiple sites, and geographic locations will impact sponsor activities and CRO needs
• Current and expected volume of Phase I trials for various sponsor segments
• Outsourcing market dynamics, including expectations for study distribution among types of service providers, dollar value of outsourced studies, and sponsors’ in-house Phase I capabilities
• Sponsor preferences for 22 different Phase I service providers and the attributes seen as most important when selecting a Phase I provider

How you can use this report:

For Sponsors:

• Determine to what degree access to patient populations, alternative geographies, and multi-site and multi-country studies should figure into your strategic planning
• Benchmark internal policies to select service providers and identify which of 22 service providers may be the best fit your organizational needs

For Service Providers: 

• Plan for sponsors’ anticipated increase/decrease in study volume, identify needs for anticipated future study complexity, and for their upcoming Phase I studies
• Understand the competitive environment and how to best position your service offerings

Report Contents:

1. An Analysis of Phase I Market Dynamics, including current and future study volume and outsourcing
2. Selection of Phase I Service Providers
3. Geographical Analysis
4. Appendix of Charts and Graph