Behind every new discovery is a research team that didn’t give up
Let’s work together to generate ideas, make discoveries and improve outcomes
Every life sciences organization has researchers and data scientists. They all conduct studies and analyze data. And they all present observations and findings. So what sets one team apart from the others? The difference is the people — and while that may sound cliché, it’s true.
As you evaluate life sciences research companies, ask questions about the people you’ll work with:
- Does the company encourage them to spend time understanding your research needs?
- Does the collective team have diverse specialties and experiences, which foster a broad range of ideas?
- Are they driven to help clients make new discoveries, with the ultimate goal of making life better for patients?
- Does the company give them the resources to be responsive and agile?
At CVS Healthspire™ Life Sciences Research, all of these qualities matter to us. Because when you build a team of experienced, skilled experts — and give them the tools to do their jobs well — you’ve laid the foundation for compelling, ground-breaking research.
Successful research projects begin with listening
Delivering meaningful results begins with understanding a client’s research needs and goals. That’s why we prioritize the ideation phase of research. We encourage our researchers to truly listen to clients and fully explore their research questions, hypotheses and business objectives.
“Unlike many competitors, we invest significant time and resources on the front end — listening to each client’s needs, brainstorming solutions, conducting feasibility assessments and more,” explains Sheila Thomas, assistant vice president and general manager for CVS Healthspire Life Sciences Research. “By investing in the ideation phase, we deliver highly customized research proposals — setting the study up for success.”
Investing this time from the start leads to research plans that produce results clients can use. And we don’t stop there. Once research is underway, we have ongoing check-in meetings to monitor progress, make adjustments and answer any questions.
Using a consultative approach to generate ideas and accelerate clinical impact
With every research project, our goal is to help clients learn something new. This requires close collaboration with the client throughout the project. And it requires a team of experts with diverse backgrounds, training and experiences — like data scientists, doctors, payor specialists, epidemiologists, pharmacists, biostatisticians, real-world evidence specialists and more.
The broad range of knowledge and decades of experience represented across our team promotes excellence, fosters collaboration and generates a wide range of ideas. For example, while working on a study, we can engage various specialists along the way, based on the unique skills, experiences and expertise they offer.
By thoughtfully matching the right knowledge set to each study, we’re able to efficiently generate innovative ideas, uncover new findings and help clients accelerate their clinical impact.
Driven to deliver meaningful research, empowered to help
There’s a certain energy that comes from successful research. It’s what drives us to seek answers, day in and day out. We are passionate about our research. We are dedicated to helping clients make discoveries. And we are driven to improve health outcomes for patients.
“We are researchers at heart — tenaciously seeking to move the needle on research and make life better for patients,” asserts Joaquim Fernandes, head of science, research and analytics for CVS Healthspire Life Sciences Research. “So, if there’s an insight or finding out there, our scientists will uncover it.”
Clients benefit from our team’s insatiable desire to discover new connections, patterns and associations. This determination also enriches the lives of patients. And it helps push life sciences research forward.
Expect the responsiveness of a startup company
As studies progress, research needs and priorities often change — in fact, we assume they will. That’s why we’ve empowered our team to be responsive, flexible and agile.
Many clients are surprised that a company our size can work fast and adjust with ease. But we do. Our turnaround times are fast, we respond quickly and we execute efficiently. Because when a client’s research is on the line, it’s our challenge as well. And we are committed to delivering high-quality, thought-provoking research — from start to finish.
“We have the resources of a Fortune 10 company, but the responsiveness of a start-up,” says Yosef Khan, head of product strategy for CVS Healthspire Life Sciences Research. “And quick execution matters in research — from pivoting during a study to rescuing a new client’s clinical trial.”
Together, let’s make a difference
Whether your research is FDA mandated or an internal prioritization study, we can help. From proposal stage to final results, we have the knowledge, experience and resources to see your project through.
Connect with us to learn how we can work together to accelerate your research.