Study Start-Up & Management

From site selection to study activation, SAON handles the details so you can focus on care.

The Foundation for Successful Research

Launching a clinical study can be complex and time-consuming, but with SAON, it doesn’t have to be. As your Integrated Research Partner, we do the work for the full start-up process, giving your team the resources, structure, and support needed to start strong and stay on track.

Whether it’s your first study or your fiftieth, SAON ensures that your site is properly qualified, fully trained, and ready to conduct high-quality clinical research from day one.

What to Expect from SAON Site Start-Up

Site Qualification

We assess your site’s patient population, infrastructure, and staff to determine study fit. We handle sponsor feasibility documentation and provide recommendations to position your site competitively for inclusion.

Contract and Budget Negotiation

Our legal and finance teams manage the back-and-forth with sponsors, helping you secure fair contracts and workable budgets. We advocate for your site and streamline the approval process to keep things moving quickly and transparently.

IRB and Regulatory Submissions

SAON manages the submission and tracking of all required study documents, including initial IRB applications, continuing reviews, and site-specific amendments. We keep you informed and compliant, without adding to your to-do list.

Site Training and Protocol Preparation

Before any study begins, SAON ensures your team is trained, your technology is configured, and your workflows are aligned. We provide onboarding, protocol reviews, and tailored support to ensure you’re prepared and confident on day one.

Technology and Equipment Setup

We equip your site with compliant eSource systems, study-specific documentation templates, and, when needed, site technology or equipment to meet sponsor expectations and protocol requirements.

Staffing and Coordination Support

SAON provides access to qualified research staff, including coordinators, regulatory specialists, and study start-up managers, who work directly with your practice to keep timelines and tasks on track.

Why It Matters

Poor study start-up is one of the leading causes of study delays and site frustration. At SAON, we’ve built a start-up process that’s fast, reliable, and site-friendly. We reduce friction, increase readiness, and take the burden off your team, allowing you to focus on what matters most: your patients.

Our Commitment to You

• No Guesswork. We work with the sponsors to ensure all essential documents are in place.
• No Delays. We proactively manage bottlenecks with dedicated start-up staff and direct sponsor communication.
• No Surprises. Our budgeting and contracting processes ensure that expectations are aligned from the start.
• No Overload. We take on the admin burden so your team can stay focused on care.

Build on a Strong Foundation

Schedule a call with our team to learn how SAON can simplify your start-up process and set your site up for long-term success.