A practical checklist for navigating CRO partnerships

When integrating an existing Quantitative Systems Pharmacology (QSP) model into your drug development program, the “context of use” is everything. Not all models are created equal, and understanding the data foundation of a CRO or vendor’s existing model is essential to identify and mitigate its limitations and associated risks.

This checklist provides a framework of key questions to assess a model’s robustness & clinical relevance, as well as the rigor and transparency of the vendor’s internal processes — all without compromising intellectual property.