Does a discovery vendor need the same insurance as a clinical-study sponsor?
Not necessarily. A discovery vendor may provide services while another party sponsors and controls a study. For an FDA-regulated investigation under an IND, confirm which party FDA identifies as the sponsor and each company’s role before comparing requested terms.
If a contract asks you to accept study, participant, or product obligations, have a specialist compare that language with the proposed forms and exclusions.1,6
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