About OWL
A Functional Service Provider specializing in clinical trial expertise and support, seamlessly integrating with any team.
Traditional CRO models can be alarmingly inefficient, especially for small-to-medium sized companies.
CRO vs FSP
OWL Oncology Research operates as a Functional Service Provider (FSP), offering a flexible, cost-effective, and personalized alternative to traditional Clinical Research Organizations (CROs). Unlike rigid, one-size-fits-all CRO models—often inefficient, impersonal, and costly—OWL integrates seamlessly into your team, providing specialized expertise exactly where and when you need it. Our scalable, client-focused approach drives greater efficiency, better resource allocation, and higher-quality research outcomes. With OWL, you get customized support without the excessive overhead of a full-service CRO, allowing for more agility and smarter spending in your clinical trials. At OWL, we truly believe that Smarter Resourcing builds Better Teams. We stake our reputation on it.
How do clinical trials work without a CRO?
You don’t need a full-service CRO to run a successful trial. In fact, relying on a full-service partner can often lead to higher costs, inefficiencies, and a lack of direct control over trial execution. By adopting a Functional Service Provider (FSP) approach, companies can piece together "best in class" teams of specialized experts, retain full data ownership, and maintain greater quality control—without unnecessary overhead.
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Assemble a specialized team – Whether you need a full clinical operations team, or just have a role to fill, OWL can tailor a solution to fit your needs. Our resources work seamlessly within your existing infrastructure, and we can fill infrastructure gaps with our expert consultants and partners.
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Leverage the right technology – Select and implement electronic data capture (EDC), trial master file (TMF) systems, and site management tools that fit your trial’s needs.
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Engage and manage sites directly – Build and maintain strong relationships with investigators, negotiate contracts, and oversee compliance directly without unnecessary intermediaries.
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Select the right vendors – If OWL doesn't do it, we know who does! Whether it’s Data Management, Pharmacovigilance, Central Laboratories or another need, our network or preferred providers can support cross-functional needs, or our QA Auditing team can qualify the vendor of your choice.
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Build your quality management system – Our Quality Management team can assist with SOP development, process development and improvement, and risk-mitigation to better position our clients for successful clinical trials.
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Onboard the right people – Scale your team with industry veterans with proven track records, whose experience aligns with your trial’s specific needs, rather than relying on CRO-assigned personnel.
By working with a Functional Service Provider like OWL, companies retain full control over their trial, improve oversight and efficiency, and significantly reduce costs—without sacrificing quality.
"They are responsible, agile, and diligent in their delivery."
“We have been very pleased with the quality of service provided by the OWL Oncology team. The OWL representatives are experienced, maintain strong relationships with sites and stakeholders, and are a pleasure to work with. They are responsible, agile, and diligent in their delivery.”
– VP, Clinical Operations, 2 small biotech clients
How did OWL take flight?
OUR STORY
We founded OWL after spending time on both the sponsor and CRO sides of the industry. We experienced firsthand the wastefulness of this broken system, and saw the stress and mistrust suffered by both sides. As professionals who believe our work can change the world, we wanted to create something better.
We hatched our own company, and along with it, our own culture. We sought out contractors who are passionate about their craft, and who are experienced, proactive and reliable.
In 2010, OWL began providing clinical trial support to our first client. Dozens of clients and hundreds of studies later, our strategy hasn’t changed.
At OWL, we focus on the big picture: data integrity, patient safety, primary endpoints, audit risk, efficiency, you know — the stuff you need to get your product approved. We're not motivated by the bottom line. We're looking for repeat business, by giving you what you need… and not what you don't.
Our goal is pretty simple. LET'S GET IT DONE RIGHT, BUT EFFICIENTLY.