Building a Comprehensive Response to Client Needs as a CRO

In today’s competitive drug development landscape, contract research organizations (CROs) face mounting pressure to deliver more than just scientific expertise. Success requires a multifaceted approach that combines global reach, consistent delivery, technological innovation, and unwavering client focus.

At Resolian, we’ve discovered that sustainable partnerships emerge from integrating these elements into a cohesive service model. Rather than treating each component in isolation, we’ve built our operations around the understanding that clients need seamless collaboration across all touchpoints. In this article, we outline how this integrated approach enables us to deliver exceptional value while adapting to the evolving demands of modern drug development.

Global Reach with Local Expertise

Today’s drug development requires studies that span multiple continents, demanding CRO partners who combine global scale with deep regional knowledge. Clients need seamless execution from North America and Europe to Asia-Pacific, without compromising on local regulatory understanding or cultural expertise.

Resolian’s 2023 acquisition of Denali Medpharma, a leading China-based bioanalytical CRO, exemplifies this strategic approach. Combined with our established operations in the U.S., U.K., and Australia, we now support studies across four continents with validated method transfer capabilities that eliminate the need for clients to switch partners’ mid-project.

Our regional expertise delivers tangible advantages while our global structure enables continuous collaboration across time zones, maximizing efficiency for client projects. In Australia, for instance, clients benefit from IND-free trial initiation, ethics approvals within 4–5 weeks, and access to a 43.5% R&D tax incentive. These advantages, paired with globally accepted data standards and our state-of-the-art Brisbane laboratory, position Australia as a strategic launch pad within our global network.

Consistent Delivery Across All Sites

Trust emerges from consistency.

Following our merger of Alliance Pharma Inc. and Drug Development Solutions Ltd., Resolian implemented unified global systems spanning operations, IT, quality management, and commercial functions. These integrated platforms ensure standardized data integrity, training protocols, and performance metrics across all locations.

Our harmonized core SOPs, shared quality management systems, and centralized project oversight guarantee that clients experience identical excellence whether working with teams in the U.S., U.K., China, or Australia. This operational unity transforms our global presence from a collection of sites into a cohesive service network.

Learn more about our quality harmonization approach in this video podcast with David Butler, Vice President Corporate Quality

Client Centricity in Every Engagement

Proactive collaboration and transparent communication define our client relationships.

Our scientists and project managers invest time understanding each sponsor’s unique challenges, timelines, and strategic goals, ensuring every recommendation serves their specific objectives.

This client-first approach has guided our strategic expansion into advanced therapeutic modalities. As sponsors increasingly develop oligonucleotides, mRNA, and liposomal formulations, we’ve enhanced our capabilities to support their evolving needs in cell and gene therapy development – areas reshaping medicine’s future.

We understand that responsive communication, flexibility, and shared scientific insight form the foundation of successful partnerships.

Leveraging Technology for Client Engagement

Technology integration extends beyond laboratory capabilities to transform client interactions.

Our comprehensive platform includes Laboratory Information Management Systems (RESOLIMS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools, Project Informatics Management (PRISM), secure client portals, and e-signature capabilities.

These integrated systems provide clients with real-time study updates, secure data access, and accelerated approval processes. Recent investments in cutting-edge LC-MS/MS, high-resolution LC-MS technology, and flow cytometry instrumentation across our global network demonstrate our commitment to advancing both analytical capabilities and client experience.

Data-Driven Continuous Improvement

Analytics drive our understanding of client needs and performance optimization.

Through comprehensive KPIs, project dashboards, and feedback analytics, we monitor quality metrics, timeline adherence, and satisfaction levels in real-time.

These insights fuel proactive improvements, enabling us to address concerns before they impact projects while continuously refining our processes to align with evolving client expectations.

Conclusion

Excellence in contract research extends far beyond scientific capability. It demands the integration of global reach, operational consistency, technological innovation, and unwavering client focus into a cohesive service model.

Resolian’s continued investment in these interconnected areas supports partners throughout every development phase. By merging operational excellence with strategic innovation, we’re building the responsive, agile partnership model that modern drug development demands.

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Zhiyang Zhao, Ph.D.

Chief Scientific Officer

Zhiyang Zhao, Ph.D., serves as Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) at Resolian. Dr. Zhao has over 30 years of pharmaceutical industry experience with special focus on drug metabolism and bioanalysis of small and large molecules in drug discovery and development. Dr. Zhao has previously held positions at Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, and Amgen. Before joining Resolian in 2015, Dr. Zhao served as Site Director of Preclinical Research at Amgen in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for over a decade. 

Currently, Dr. Zhao serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Eshelman School of Pharmacy of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and as Editor-in-Chief of Drug Metabolism & Bioanalysis Letters, a journal by Bentham Science, which publishes in all areas of drug metabolism and bioanalysis. Dr. Zhao received his Ph.D. degree in Medicinal Chemistry from Virginia Polytechnic and State University (popularly known as Virginia Tech) in Blacksburg, Virginia. 

 

Patrick Bennett

Chief Executive Officer

Patrick Bennett has over 35 years of experience in pharmaceutical analysis and laboratory management. Now Chief Business Officer at Resolian, Patrick’s experience includes the roles of Strategic Marketing Director for Pharma with Thermo Fisher Scientific, LabCorp, and Vice President of Strategy and Development with PPD. 

Patrick earned a B.S. degree in Toxicology and a M.S. degree in Pharmacology from the College of Pharmacy and Allied Health at St. John’s University and an M.B.A in International Marketing from the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University.