Novartis Brings “Disruptive Innovation” To Clinical Trials
Executive Summary
Having reinvigorated its model for early R&D, the company is looking to re-envision the clinical trial process, with initiatives aimed at improving patient selection based on molecular information, clinical trial recruitment and monitoring. A partnership with Walgreens aims to move trials out of tertiary care centers and into pharmacies.
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