Podcast: IQVIA Biotech’s Sockalingam On Clinical Research Virtualization In APAC

In this audio interview, the head of IQVIA Biotech (Japan-Asia Pacific) talks to Scrip on a range of aspects around digitalization and virtualization of clinical research in the region, including sharply reduced site contracting timelines. He also touches on the digital product launch efforts that are currently a reality in several markets.

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Trends in clinical research in Japan, Asia-Pacific • Source: Alamy

Dr Senthil Sockalingam, head, IQVIA Biotech, Japan-Asia Pacific (JAPAC) and chief medical officer, APAC, spoke to Scrip on trends and opportunities in the clinical research segment, partnering/outsourcing approaches and digitalization efficiencies, driven by the pandemic.

Rapid "virtualization" of the trials segment, how the regulatory framework in certain APAC markets is still catching up in this...

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