Phastar Announced as 2024 Scrip Award Finalist for Best Contract Research Organization – Specialist Provider

Phastar’s Data Analytics and Visualization Portal and commitment to high ESG standards secures shortlist spot at the 20^th Anniversary Scrip Awards

London, UK, and Durham (NC), US – 24^th September 2024: Phastar, global specialist biometrics contract research organization (CRO), has been named as a finalist for the Best Contract Research Organization - Specialist Providers category at the 2024 Scrip Awards. Phastar was recognized for its Clinical Intelligence Portal, a high-quality data analytics, visualization, and advanced Recruitment Forecasting app, as well as its continued commitment to lead the CRO industry in corporate responsibility. The Scrip Award winners will be announced during an award ceremony at Raffles London at the OWO on Wednesday 4^th December.

The award category honors the role of CROs in drug development, particularly focusing on organizations that provide niche services. Entries were judged on the quality of the services provided to clients and the company’s achievements from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2024. Phastar’s supporting evidence showcased its Clinical Intelligence Portal, launched in 2023. The portal leverages advanced data visualization and analytics techniques to transform data into actionable insights. A recent addition to the platform was the Recruitment Forecasting app which uses advanced statistical modeling to predict participant progression and treatment administration timelines, accounting for late site openings and real-time data updates.

Phastar also illustrated how they support their environment, social, and governance (ESG) goals.

• Phastar was certified as a B Corporation® in 2023 due to their ESG activities
• In October 2023, Phastar had its net-zero target approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), including pledge to achieve the SBTi Net-Zero Standard by 2035
• Phastar continues their Phastar Cares scheme, pro-bono work that provides non-profit organizations with free access to statistical experts
• Phastar offers its staff paid volunteer days. These allow individuals the opportunity to contribute their time to causes close to their hearts

Graham Clark, CEO at Phastar, commented, "We are delighted to be shortlisted for the Best Contract Research Organization - Specialist Providers category at the 2024 Scrip Awards. This recognition underscores our expertise in delivering advanced clinical analytics, powered by therapeutic insights, deep domain knowledge, and cutting-edge AI and ML technologies to drive end-to-end clinical trial development. It also reflects our ongoing commitment to innovation in clinical analytics and our leadership in corporate responsibility across the CRO industry. "

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About Phastar

Phastar is an award winning, global, specialist biometrics contract research organization offering leading data management, data science, statistical consulting, and clinical trial reporting services by providing expert consultants and managing and delivering in-house projects, FSP-style arrangements, and preferred partnerships. Phastar currently has 15 offices worldwide with plans to open additional locations in the future to serve prospective and existing clients. Our number one priority is ensuring on time, quality work: every project undertaken is supervised on methodology and utilizes internal processes designed to guarantee optimal quality, inspired by 4,000 years accumulated technical experience across the company.