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Contract Research: McDougall Scientific

Since 1984 McDougall Scientific Ltd. has been providing superior information management services to support clinical research for pharmaceutical, biotechnical and medical device companies.

We are a Canadian consulting
firm working as partners in national and international biopharmaceutical research.

We are valued for our in-depth knowledge and expertise in clinical research and leadership in information management. We are innovative and competitive, producing work of excellent quality. Managing over forty-five projects per year, across a wide range of therapeutic areas, McDougall Scientific Ltd. staff have the experience and knowledge to successfully address the complex problems that arise within a fast moving research program.

Partners in Excellence with Biopharmaceutical Research
McDougall Scientific Ltd. is my partner of choice for information management. This company excels in providing insightful trial designs, including recent adaptive methodology as well as cost-effective technology support. Their study team is resourceful, knowledgeable and professional. All projects are well planned and the deliverables are provided in a timely fashion.

I highly recommend McDougall Scientific Ltd. to my biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry colleagues.

Andrea Parker, MSc., PhD.
Vice President, Clinical Affairs
Fralex _erapeutics Inc


Statistics

Superior statistical analyses and trial designs are at the heart of McDougall Scientific Ltd.’s service offerings. We provide comprehensive statistical services; from sample size estimation, through analysis, to CDISC compliant data sets and the final report. Our analysts are highly trained, professionally accredited
statisticians who maintain their high level of competency through continuous learning of advancements in statistical methods, with recent experiences in adaptive designs, interim analyses, simulation-based tests and frailty models. In addition to clinical trials and experimental design, McDougall statisticians also have expertise in probability-based surveys, epidemiology studies, health economics and health care indicators.

Data Management

McDougall Scientific Ltd.’s focus on quality is the reason you can Trust the Data.

Our fully-certified Clinical Data Managers ensure the quality of your data throughout its life cycle. From Case Report Form and Data Management Plan development, through double data entry, data clarification, medical terminology coding, and database lock, your data are kept secure and accurate. You’ll have 24/7 access to real-time trial metrics via your trial specific website on our SecureTrials server.

Automated Randomization and Drug Supply Management
McDougall Scientific Ltd.’s Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) provides you with 24/7instant subject randomization. Dial into the IVRS for a new subject’s treatment assignment and confirmation. The IVRS monitors the drug supply at each site and automatically re-orders more when a supply is low. Email notifications to drug distributors and trial managers keep everyone informed of activities. Interaction between the IVRS and your SecureTrials website gives you up-to-the-minute information on your trial’s progress.

Electronic Data Capture

McDougall Scientific Ltd. is proud to announce the availability of its EDC services.

Efficiency, without loss of accuracy and security, is gained through the use of your custom-designed electronic Case Report Form on our SecureEDC server. Real-time edit checks prevent lengthy resolution periods for invalid orquestionable data by alerting the clinician at the source - expediting your data’s lifecycle to database lock.

Electronic Document Management

To complete the suite of services for Information Management, McDougall Scientific Ltd. has launched its Electronic Document Management System (EDMS). You can collectively author and process your vital controlled trial documents using the industry’s gold-standard 21CFR compliant EDMS, EMC’s® Documentum® Compliance Manager. On our SecureDocs server, you will have access to controlled lifecycles and workflows, powerful search engines, standardized eSubmission-ready document metadata and electronic approval technology.