Quality policy
ClinSearch is committed to providing high quality services to its clients. ClinSearch thus maintains a well defined Quality System that is orientated towards international quality standards.
Our standards are based on:
- Legal and regulatory requirements,
- ICH — Good Clinical Practice,
- GHTF and AHWP guidance,
- Good Epidemiological Practice,
- ISO 9001:2008,
- ISO 9011:2002,
- ISO 14155:2011,
- ISO 13485:2003,
- ISO 14971:2007.
In this framework ClinSearch defines its quality policy as follows.
Quality through client focus
ClinSearch seeks excellence in all offered services by accompanying clients every step of their research projects. >> More << Less
Listening and understanding the needs of our clients is of primordial importance to us. Providing scientific advice and expertise by using ClinSearch Know-How are our main tools to lead our client’s ventures to success. We respect our obligations and consistently provide cost effective services by capitalizing ClinSearch proficiency and by working closely with our partners.
Quality through operation optimisation
ClinSearch is committed to managing operations related activities and necessary resources as processes. >> More << Less
Therefore we define our activities, establish clear responsibilities and identify interfaces of key activities within and between our operations. Efficient communication, action traceability and regular measurement and analysis of the capability of key activities are our main instruments to complete missions.
Quality through employee involvement and regular training
ClinSearch ensures high quality service by fully involving all levels of employees. >> More << Less
Our interdisciplinary team is the essence of our organization. With the involvement of all healthcare professionals we guarantee the success of our projects. Moreover, regular training of our employees has played an imperative role since the existence of the company, particularly in the context of our constantly changing working environment.
Quality through ethical and responsible actions
ClinSearch strives to respect shared values, fairness, ethical principles and regulations at all levels of its organization and management. >> More << Less
The adherence to relevant guidelines and regulations is integrated into our daily routine. We ensure the efficiency of our departments by a well-organized regulatory watch and by keeping our healthcare professionals up-to-date on current regulations and guidelines.
Quality through on-going improvement
ClinSearch constantly improves its Quality System and Services. >> More << Less
We are continually defining and reviewing goals to guide perpetual improvement of our overall organization and performance. We regularly measure this in order to trace our improvement. In this framework, we take into account client satisfaction, new R&D orientations as well as our business environment to guarantee flexibility and reactivity.
ClinSearch Management ensures communication and understanding of this policy as well as quality management related objectives. These are periodically reviewed; Management ensures that the appropriate resources are made available to implement them. All ClinSearch healthcare professionals are responsible for successfully reaching the goal of this policy and the basis of high quality services for all our clients.
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