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Contracts shouldn’t create conflict.
They should create collaboration.
Traditional contracting models often create frustration for sponsors and service providers alike.
Budgets overrun, change orders pile up, risks aren’t shared fairly, and transparency is limited. The result? Misaligned incentives, strained relationships, and slower clinical trial delivery. Consequently, we set out to develop a contracting approach that would promote true collaboration, transparency, and risk-sharing.
Based on our experience of contracting models in the construction industry, we use the principles of the National Engineering Contract (NEC 4) as our basis. This is a tried and tested approach to contracting, which has been shown to deliver greater collaboration and ultimately better project outcomes.
Open your eyes to the way forward:
The Shared Performance Contract enables sponsors and service providers to work together by focusing on collaboration, transparency, and shared success.
Why It Works:
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Joint planning, fewer surprises
Sponsors and CRO s openly assess risks together upfront—reducing the need for costly change orders later.
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Transparent, real‑time budget insight
Open‑book accounting gives sponsors a clear view of actual effort and costs, improving trust and financial control.
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Payments tied to meaningful progress
Instead of paying for tasks, payments align with real deliverables—such as sites activated or data milestones achieved.
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Shared incentives for efficiency
Both parties benefit from savings—or share overages—creating true partnership and accountability.
The Result:
✔ Fewer disputes.
✔ Better planning.
✔ Genuine alignment.
The Shared Performance Contract builds stronger sponsor & service provider partnerships and helps clinical trials run more efficiently, accelerating the path to new therapies.
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