--- title: Harbor Clinical Blog | clinical trial (2) description: clinical trial | Harbor Clinical Blog - Clinical Trial planning, quality control and execution for biopharma companies (2) --- [![Harbor Clinical](https://blog.harborclinical.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HC.jpg?width=167&name=HC.jpg) ![Harbor Clinical](https://blog.harborclinical.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HC.jpg?width=237&name=HC.jpg)](https://www.harborclinical.com/) - [ABOUT](https://www.harborclinical.com/about-us/) - SERVICES - [Quality Assurance](https://www.harborclinical.com/quality-assurance/) - [Vendor Oversight](https://www.harborclinical.com/vendor-oversight/) - [Clinical Operations](https://www.harborclinical.com/clinical-operations/) - [Medical Writing](https://www.harborclinical.com/medical-writing/) - [Regulatory](https://www.harborclinical.com/regulatory/) - [Strategic Development](https://www.harborclinical.com/strategic-development/) - [Biometrics](https://www.harborclinical.com/biometrics/) - RESOURCES - [Business Cases](https://www.harborclinical.com/business-cases/) - [Events](https://www.harborclinical.com/events/) - [JOIN OUR TEAM](https://www.harborclinical.com/careers/) - [CONTACT](https://www.harborclinical.com/contact/) # Harbor Clinical Blog ## [Introducing the Reinvented FSP: Functional, Flexible, and Fractional Service Provider](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/newfsp) Posted by [Chad Birt](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/author/chad-birt) on Oct 26, 2021 8:15:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.harborclinical.com/hubfs/2-4.png)](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/newfsp) Bringing a new drug, therapy, or medical device to market is a time-consuming and cost-intensive process. In fact, the average clinical trial takes six or seven years to complete with a typical price tag of $2.6 billion. [Read More](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/newfsp) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/newfsp#comments-listing) Topics: [clinical trial](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/clinical-trial), [clinical trial strategic planning](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/clinical-trial-strategic-planning), [clinical trial consulting](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/clinical-trial-consulting), [clinical trial remote services](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/clinical-trial-remote-services), [data mangement](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/data-mangement), [Clinical Research](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/clinical-research), [Biotech](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/biotech), [Pharmaceuticals](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/pharmaceuticals), [biotechnology](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/biotechnology), [pharma](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/pharma), [qualityassurance](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/qualityassurance), [biostatistics](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/biostatistics), [biometrics](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/biometrics), [FSP](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/fsp), [Functional Service Provider](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/functional-service-provider), [clinical trials](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/clinical-trials), [project management](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/project-management), [Good Clinical Practice](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/good-clinical-practice), [patient enrollment](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/patient-enrollment), [FDA inspections](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/fda-inspections) ## [3 Common Clinical Trial Models and Tips for Choosing the Right One](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/clinicaltrialmodels) Posted by [Chad Birt](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/author/chad-birt) on Sep 21, 2021 9:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Microscope, vaccine vial and syringe for clinical research and clinical trials. Biomedical research equipment](https://blog.harborclinical.com/hubfs/pexels-maksim-goncharenok-5994794.jpg)](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/clinicaltrialmodels) The last year and a half have been a whirlwind, particularly for clinical researchers. While the trial landscape is ever-evolving, efforts to “slow the spread” of COVID-19 have accelerated the process.  [Read More](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/clinicaltrialmodels) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/clinicaltrialmodels#comments-listing) Topics: [clinical trial](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/clinical-trial), [clinical trial strategic planning](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/clinical-trial-strategic-planning), [clinical trial consulting](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/clinical-trial-consulting), [clinical trial remote services](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/clinical-trial-remote-services), [Clinical Research](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/clinical-research), [Biotech](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/biotech), [Pharmaceuticals](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/pharmaceuticals), [biotechnology](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/biotechnology), [biostatistics](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/biostatistics), [biometrics](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/biometrics), [FSP](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/fsp), [clinical trials](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/clinical-trials), [online meetings](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/online-meetings), [project management](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/project-management), [Good Clinical Practice](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/good-clinical-practice), [patient enrollment](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/patient-enrollment), [FDA inspections](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/fda-inspections) ## [FSP for All](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/fsp) Posted by [Ajay Sadhwani](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/author/ajay-sadhwani) on Aug 25, 2020 6:43:05 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) As resource forecasting for 2021 commences, it is a good time to visit existing resourcing models to ensure they can satisfy the demands of your development pipeline. One model worthy of consideration in a variety of areas is the Functional Sourcing Model (FSP). While FSP is traditionally thought of as applicable to companies with large programs and pipelines, it is increasingly being used by smaller companies who want the same benefits afforded by the FSP model which include: risk mitigation via tighter control over operational processes, consistency, scalability and flexibility in resource management, and cost controls on clinical trial conduct. [Read More](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/fsp) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/fsp#comments-listing) Topics: [clinical trial](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/clinical-trial), [fda](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/fda), [Clinical Research](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/clinical-research), [Biotech](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/biotech), [Pharmaceuticals](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/pharmaceuticals), [biotechnology](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/biotechnology), [FSP](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/fsp) ## [7 Tips for Enhancing Medical Writing Quality and Efficiency](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/medical_writing) Posted by [Ann Conner](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/author/ann-conner) on Jul 28, 2020 2:47:33 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.harborclinical.com/hubfs/med_Writing_image.jpg)](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/medical_writing) As sponsors continue to restart paused studies, there will be a flurry of medical writing activities taking place to support IND submissions, investigator brochures, protocols, and other documents. Given that, below are tips to help improve the quality and efficiency in creating these documents. [Read More](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/medical_writing) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/medical_writing#comments-listing) Topics: [clinical trial](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/clinical-trial), [fda](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/fda), [Clinical Research](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/clinical-research), [Biotech](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/biotech), [Pharmaceuticals](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/pharmaceuticals), [biotechnology](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/biotechnology), [medical writing](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/medical-writing) ## [Strategic Clinical Trial Planning](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/strategic-clinical-trial-planning) Posted by [Ann Conner](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/author/ann-conner) on Feb 20, 2020 3:48:27 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.harborclinical.com/hubfs/st-planning.jpg)](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/strategic-clinical-trial-planning) At Harbor Clinical, we provide expertise to small/mid-sized biotech/pharma companies   to ensure the best possible outcomes of the clinical trials that are  crucial to their company’s success.  We provide subject matter experts across functional areas including quality assurance, vendor oversight, clinical operations, medical writing, regulatory, biometrics and strategic development.  [Read More](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/strategic-clinical-trial-planning) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/strategic-clinical-trial-planning#comments-listing) Topics: [clinical trial](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/clinical-trial), [clinical trial strategic planning](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/clinical-trial-strategic-planning), [strategic planning](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/strategic-planning), [clinical trial consulting](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/clinical-trial-consulting) [Previous](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/clinical-trial/page/1) [All posts](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/all) ## Learn More From Us **We’re committed to quality and committed to meeting or exceeding your expectations.** Established to be your integrated Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance partner, with a laser focus on facilitating your clinical trial execution. 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