Solutions for Academic & Investigator-Led Trials
MTK Pharma supports investigator-initiated trials and academic research centres with accessible eClinical technology, expert guidance, and flexible support packages designed to fit grant-funded budgets. We bring the same regulatory-grade platform and clinical expertise used by major pharmaceutical sponsors to the academic research community.
Empowering Investigators to Conduct Rigorous Trials
Investigator-initiated trials are the engine of clinical innovation, yet academic research teams often face resource constraints, limited eClinical infrastructure, and regulatory complexity that can delay or derail important studies. MTK Pharma bridges this gap by providing institutional researchers with the same validated tools and expert support available to large pharmaceutical sponsors.
Our academic partnership programme offers tiered support packages, dedicated training resources, and simplified study setup workflows that respect the budgetary realities of grant-funded research while maintaining full regulatory compliance. From single-centre proof-of-concept studies to multi-site registrational trials, MTK Pharma provides the infrastructure your research deserves.
Tailored Support for Academic Researchers
Our academic solutions combine validated technology with hands-on guidance from experienced clinical operations professionals, ensuring your investigator-led trial meets regulatory standards without overwhelming your research team.
Investigator-Initiated Trial Support
Comprehensive support for investigator-sponsored studies including protocol optimisation advice, eCRF design, data management planning, and statistical analysis guidance from experienced professionals.
- Protocol review and optimisation
- eCRF design and build assistance
- Data management plan development
- Statistical analysis plan support
Budget-Friendly Packages
Access enterprise-grade eClinical technology at pricing structured for grant-funded research. Our academic packages are designed to deliver maximum capability within constrained institutional budgets.
- Tiered pricing for academic institutions
- Grant-aligned payment schedules
- No hidden per-user licence fees
- Volume discounts for multi-study agreements
Training & Mentoring
Develop internal clinical trial capability within your institution through structured training programmes, hands-on workshops, and ongoing mentoring from MTK Pharma's clinical operations team.
- Platform training for research staff
- GCP and regulatory awareness sessions
- Data management best practice workshops
- Ongoing access to clinical experts
Simplified Study Setup
Get your study database built and validated faster with pre-configured templates, guided setup workflows, and dedicated onboarding support that reduces the learning curve for first-time users.
- Pre-built therapeutic area templates
- Guided step-by-step study configuration
- Rapid database build turnaround
- Dedicated onboarding specialist
Regulatory Guidance
Navigate ethics committee submissions, regulatory authority notifications, and compliance requirements with expert guidance tailored to the specific needs of academic and investigator-led trials.
- Ethics committee submission support
- Regulatory notification guidance
- Compliance documentation templates
- Inspection readiness preparation
Data Management Support
Ensure your trial data meets the highest quality standards with professional data management services including query resolution, medical coding, and database lock procedures.
- Data cleaning and query management
- Medical coding (MedDRA, WHODrug)
- Database lock and archival
- CDISC-compliant data exports
Supporting the Research Community
MTK Pharma is committed to advancing clinical research across academic institutions, teaching hospitals, and research networks. Our academic partnership programme provides structured pathways for institutions of all sizes to access professional eClinical infrastructure.
Grant-Funded Trial Support
We structure our commercial agreements to align with the milestone-based payment schedules common in grant-funded research. Our team can support your budget justification with detailed costings and scope documentation suitable for grant applications.
Institutional Collaboration
Establish a framework agreement between your institution and MTK Pharma to streamline procurement for multiple studies. Institutional partnerships include dedicated account management, preferential pricing, and shared standards libraries across your research portfolio.
Training Programmes
Build lasting clinical trial competency within your institution through MTK Pharma's structured training programmes. We offer on-site and virtual sessions covering GCP fundamentals, data management best practices, eClinical platform operation, and regulatory awareness.
Choose the Right Level of Support
Whether your team is experienced in clinical trials or conducting your first investigator-initiated study, MTK Pharma offers a support tier that matches your internal capability and research requirements.
Essential
Self-Service Platform Access
Ideal for experienced research teams who need a validated eClinical platform but prefer to manage their own studies independently.
- Full platform access (EDC, ePRO, eConsent)
- Online training materials and documentation
- Email-based technical support
- Standard study templates
- Self-service database build tools
Professional
Guided Setup & Ongoing Support
Designed for research teams who benefit from hands-on assistance during study setup and access to expert guidance throughout the trial lifecycle.
- Everything in Essential, plus:
- Dedicated study setup specialist
- eCRF design review and optimisation
- Live training sessions for site staff
- Priority phone and email support
- Data management plan consultation
Enterprise
Full-Service Management
Comprehensive managed service for institutions that need end-to-end clinical data operations support, from protocol finalisation through database lock and statistical reporting.
- Everything in Professional, plus:
- Complete database build and validation
- Ongoing data management and cleaning
- Medical coding and query resolution
- Biostatistics and SAS programming
- Database lock and regulatory submissions
Support Your Research
Connect with our academic partnerships team to discuss how MTK Pharma can support your investigator-initiated trial with the right combination of technology, expertise, and flexible pricing. We are committed to helping academic researchers conduct rigorous, compliant clinical studies.