Altasciences
Streamlined and Holistic Research Services

It’s a no brainer that, today, CROs impart decisive contributions to preclinical and clinical research. However, certain drawbacks prevail across several CROs. Firstly, the transferring of data, projects, and methodologies between CROs or different groups within them can be cumbersome and result in long drawn R&D timelines. The organizations partnering with CROs can sometimes face obstacles in the initial stage of drug development, including issues with toxicology results, formulation, manufacturing, and regulatory requirements. Another hurdle that can cause frustration in having to repeat the drug development plan, its needs, its history, and its objectives as each CRO progresses along the drug development process. Altasciences, unlike its competitors, with its integrated service offering, consolidated data capture, and program management, plans to address these challenges head on. As mentioned by Catherine Konidas, Chief Commercial Officer at Altasciences, “We are a forward-thinking, mid-size contract research organization, offering biopharmaceutical companies of all sizes a proven, flexible approach to early drug development, from lead candidate selection to proof of concept.”

Altasciences’ extensive research solutions help improve ‘speed and ease’ in initial phases of drug development and allow for proactive development, timeline adjustments throughout the process, and informed decision-making that lead to efficacious R&D. Driven by its motto, Tell Us Once™, the company collaborates closely with its clients so they can avoid hiccups in their drug development programs. Altasciences’ services are aligned with ongoing communication, integrated processes, and customized platforms for enhanced customer experience. Their focus is on preclinical and clinical solutions, including bioanalysis, scientific, regulatory and strategic guidance, protocol development, project management, biostatistics, data management, and reporting. The company provides customized, end-to-end solutions, from lead candidate selection through to human proof of concept. This reduces the handoffs throughout the process and results in faster processing and reduced costs.

We are a forward-thinking, mid-size contract research organization, offering biopharmaceutical companies of all sizes a proven, flexible approach to early drug development, from lead candidate selection to proof of concept

Marie-Hélène Raigneau, Executive Vice President, Research Services, states “Our approach is to ensure that everything we do provides value to the client. We streamline and integrate our processes to support our clients’ teams and their projects; we help them make informed and more comprehensive early drug research decisions, providing the best possible customer experience.”

The bioanalytical team at Altasciences comprises of trained specialists and R&D scientists. The team utilizes the latest equipment and is flexible throughout all stages of the drug development pathway. Their unique array of platforms and large list of validated assays ensures the most effective methods for individual programs. The company is continuously looking to implement leading edge technology, including supporting microsampling (Mitra^® VAMS^TM) for preclinical and clinical programs. Their scientists work with biomarkers that assist in the translation of preclinical results to the clinic. For any trial, major stakeholders are constantly kept in the loop via regular conference calls, data sharing, adjusting, and overall management of projects. With an industry-leading Quality Management System, Altasciences simplifies the drug development process and helps design efficient preclinical and clinical studies according to the regulatory norms.

With more than 1,300 employees spread across two countries, the company brings best-in-house services to the table. Altasciences is looking forward to expanding its services by including formulation and manufacturing. The company is continually working toward bettering its Tell Us Once™ strategy that provides clients with a more convenient operational approach. “We are developing platforms and processes that will enable our clients to have access to information, results, and updates, from lead candidate selection to proof of concept, thus establishing what our vision is of a truly integrated service offering,” concludes Julie-Ann Cabana, Vice President Marketing & Commercial Integration of Altasciences.