Collaboration with Industry
NRS works alongside industry to maintain Scotland’s position as a world leader in research.
Scotland is a global centre of excellence for clinical research with an ability to deliver translational projects that meet research, clinical and commercial objectives. We efficiently support clinical research studies from all Life Science sectors including pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical technology companies; and simplify access to Scotland’s world-class clinical research facilities, expert investigators, and broad participant base.
Key benefits
- A single point of contact for industry
- Single contract draft and commercial price for Scotland
- Study-level Coordinated Pharmacy Review and cost
- Coordinated access to clinical investigators and patients
- Strong collaboration between NHS, academia and industry
- Streamlined and timely clinical trial approvals
- Sustained permissions performance among the best in Europe
- Efficient start-up
- Managed delivery
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Partnership with Industry
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UK Compatibility for Research
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Study Pathway
NHS Research Scotland works collaboratively across all Health Boards to provide a comprehensive service
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Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing, Access and Growth (VPAG)
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Commercial Research Delivery Centres (CRDCs)
Four CRDCs are working with industry partners to deliver transformational change that improves the predictability and consistency of research delivery in NHS Scotland
