In these days of outsourcing, there are also contract research organizations that carry out research on short - term projects and then sell these to larger companies if they look promising. (sciencemag.org)
Industry is reaching far beyond the academic medical center, its traditional partner, to private contract research organizations and private physician networks to help operate clinical trials. (sciencemag.org)
Recognizing a growing niche for outsourcing services, McElroy launched The Research Network, which today gathers several dozen former pharma employees into a firm that helps companies work with contract research organizations. (sciencemag.org)