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Purpose Driven Site Solutions

Improving trial success rates with data-driven feasibility

With an extensive network of sites and strong connections to key opinion leaders (KOLs) and specialty investigators, S4 offers valuable feasibility intelligence for your studies. We provide early-stage protocol feedback, supporting biopharmaceutical companies and CROs in optimizing clinical trial planning.

S4 accelerates data-driven feasibility assessments for your clinical trials. Topline feedback is delivered within 24 hours, while comprehensive multi-site feasibility reports are provided within two weeks

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Relationships with engaged investigators and experienced sites

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On the ground team of feasibility champions for fast turnaround and quality delivery

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Broad site network across India with combination of Government and Private Sites

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Protocol Analysis & Early Scientific Input for better study designs

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Alignment with Sponsor expectations thereby delivering expected results

Fast-Tracking Study Activation Across Our Site Network

Our commitment to quality and performance begins with strategic and efficient start-up planning. With our extensive experience, we recognize the common challenges that can delay study initiation.

Our streamlined processes and dedicated start-up team ensure timely approvals, rapid contract execution, and readiness for site initiation—enabling faster first-patient-in (FPI) timelines.

Our efficient, centrally managed start-up processes enable our network sites to achieve activation timelines at least two months faster than non-network sites. This head start accelerates patient enrollment, enhances overall study efficiency, and contributes to meaningful time and cost savings for our clients.

We offer our clients a single point of contact for all sites, ensuring centralized coordination of key start-up activities such as:

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Collection of site-specific information for regulatory and ethics submissions

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Compilation of essential, critical, and regulatory green light documents

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Finalization of Informed Consent Forms, incorporating site-specific changes

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Coordination of initial and ongoing submissions to ethics and research committees (where applicable)

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Contract negotiation and execution

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Identification and support of site-specific infrastructure and study requirements

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Completion of study-specific training and facilitation of access to necessary study systems

Faster Enrollment. Lower Costs. Smarter Trial Execution

Delays in patient recruitment remain one of the most critical bottlenecks in clinical development. Nearly 4 out of 5 trials fail to recruit on time, and almost 50% require extensions—leading to spiraling costs, disrupted timelines, missed market opportunities and delayed access to treatment.

S4’s Multi-Dimensional Approach to Patient Recruitment

At S4, we take a strategic, data-driven, and collaborative approach to accelerate patient recruitment

In close collaboration with both our sites and sponsors, we apply a comprehensive toolkit and proven methodology, including:

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Recruitment Projection Calculators to estimate realistic, measurable enrollment timelines

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Site-Specific Recruitment Plans tailored to each site's capacity and population access

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Patient Outreach Strategies, including community engagement and digital campaigns

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Defined Patient Flow & Logistics Mapping to ensure smooth onboarding and retention

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Ongoing Performance Monitoring to proactively address recruitment barriers

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S4 achieves 2.5 times higher enrollment rates compared to industry averages.

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80% of our studies meet or exceed enrollment targets before the Last Patient In (LPI) deadline.

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Our sites experience 20% fewer screen failures than others, improving patient eligibility and trial efficiency.

Maximizing Patient Retention for High-Quality Clinical Data

Suboptimal patient retention significantly increases trial costs and prolongs timeline. On average, up to 30% of clinical trial delays are caused by poor patient retention. A retention rate drop from 90% to 70% can extend trial duration by 3–6 months, resulting in $1.8M to $48M in added costs for a single large Phase III trial.

At S4, we recognize that retaining patients once enrolled is just as critical as recruiting them. Strong retention ensures complete, compliant, and high-quality data sets, ultimately contributing to trial success and regulatory confidence.

We have implemented structured, patient-centric retention processes designed to keep participants engaged and supported throughout the study. Our approach includes:

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Tailored retention programs customized to the study population and protocol

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Proactive identification and management of potential drop-out risks

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Analysis and resolution of barriers preventing patients from returning for follow-up visits

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Deployment of effective retention tools and strategies at the site and patient level

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Dedicated personnel to maintain regular contact with patients and caregivers

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Timely and transparent travel reimbursement to minimize logistical burdens

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S4 sites achieve a 95% participant retention rate, ensuring consistent study engagement.

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100% on-time patient reimbursements, minimizing financial barriers.

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Nearly all patients (98%) felt valued and cared for while participating in our studies.

Smart Management. Empowered Sites. Better Results.
Comprehensive Site Management for Clinical Trial Excellence

At S4, we ensure all our clinical trial sites operate seamlessly within established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and benefit from our dedicated onsite staff. This consistent framework guarantees high-quality execution, compliance, and operational efficiency across every site.

Our Commitment to Site Excellence:

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Uniform SOP
Adherence

Every site follows our rigorously defined SOPs, ensuring standardized processes and consistent quality.

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Dedicated
Onsite Staff

Our experienced personnel are embedded at all sites, providing hands-on support and expert oversight.

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Collaborative
KPI & KQI

We work with clients to set clear KPIs and KQIs, ensuring aligned objectives and measurable success.

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Reduced Deviations
& Screen Failures

We ensure near-zero protocol deviations and reduced screen failure through site management.

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Inspection-Ready
Investigator Site Files

Our sites maintain ISFs that are audit-ready, minimizing risks during regulatory inspections.

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Equipment &
Calibration Support

We assist sites with equipment maintenance and calibration to ensure data accuracy and compliance.

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Timely Data Entry &
Query Resolution

Data entry in 3 days, queries in 24 hrs-ensuring data integrity and study continuity.

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Continuous Source
Data Review

Our staff conduct ongoing SDR to ensure completeness and accuracy of clinical data.