Case Study: Documenting SABs for Pharmaceutical Company

SUMMARY

Metaphase Health Research Consulting Inc. prepares concise, scientifically accurate reports from pharmaceutical Scientific Advisory Board meetings, while understanding and complying with issues of confidentiality.

CLIENT SITUATION

A pharmaceutical company asked Metaphase to document a Scientific Advisory Board meeting and to capture key recommendations in an executive summary. The meeting consisted of expert presentations, case studies and discussion. The information discussed was highly confidential in nature.

METAPHASE ROLE AND PROCESS

Prior to the meeting, Metaphase reviewed several key publications to be aware of the current issues with medications and disease areas being discussed. Metaphase attended the meeting and recorded the presentations and discussion. After reviewing the notes and recordings, Metaphase created a concise but complete summary of the meeting proceedings, captured the key points and importantly, the nuances of the discussion.

The report was reviewed by the client Medical Liaison Officer, the meeting chairperson and other company representatives before being circulated to the attendees. All notes recordings and files were destroyed after the meeting to ensure client confidentiality.

KEY PROJECT CHALLENGES

A large amount of complex, and sometimes conflicting information needed to be condensed and documented.

OUTCOME

The client obtained a clear, scientifically accurate and concise summary of the meeting, with the key recommendations highlighted, and contentious points noted. One client commented that it was the "best report he had read". Client confidentiality was assured.