Society for Clinical Research Sites

What Society for Clinical Research Sites does

The Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) is a global non-profit membership organization founded in 2012 and headquartered in Hanover, United States, that represents more than 12,000 clinical research sites across 75+ countries. Its stated mission is to unify the voice of the global clinical research site community for greater site sustainability. The organization serves as the only global advocacy body exclusively dedicated to research sites, functioning as an intermediary between sites on one side and pharmaceutical sponsors, contract research organizations (CROs), and regulatory bodies on the other. SCRS delivers value through three revenue streams: annual membership dues from clinical research sites, corporate partnership fees through its Corporate & Global Impact Partner program, and event registration fees from its portfolio of Site Solutions Summits held across five regions (Australia-New Zealand, Europe, Global, Latin America, West).

SCRS's product and program surface is built around education, advocacy, and community convening rather than proprietary technology. Core offerings include free Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training, Site Management Modules, and oncology-focused RECIST training modules; advocacy programs such as the IncluDE Program (diversity and inclusion), the Payment Initiative (site financial sustainability), Cut>25 Training (reducing redundant site training), and the Oncology Program; engagement infrastructure including Site Advocacy Groups and Collaborate Forward; and the Demographic Site Assessment Tool and annual Landscape Survey as industry intelligence assets. Content distribution spans the SCRS Talks Podcast, InFocus Newsletter, white papers, webinars, and an Ambassador Program serving Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The underlying technology stack — the Tradewing member portal, CRM infrastructure, and event registration systems — is operational rather than differentiated, and no proprietary technology platform is developed or licensed by SCRS.

The business model is a hybrid non-profit membership organization with subscription-recurring membership and partnership revenue complemented by transaction-based event fees. Customer segments span clinical research sites (primary), pharmaceutical sponsors, CROs, and regulatory bodies. The organization employs 11-50 staff and is governed by a Leadership Council, with no disclosed parent company, institutional investment, or external capital structure. Strategic direction is shaped by industry-wide collaboration priorities — DCT adoption, DEI, payment terms, and training burden reduction — rather than commercial product expansion.

Name

Society for Clinical Research Sites

Legal name

Society for Clinical Research Sites

Website

https://MySCRS.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Global non-profit membership organization founded in 2012, representing 12,000+ clinical research sites across 75+ countries. Provides advocacy, training, industry summits, and partnership programs connecting sites with pharmaceutical sponsors, CROs, and regulatory bodies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Clinical Research Site Membership and Advocacy

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Business Associations (813910), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Investigator & Site Training / GCP Support (HLAGACAF)

Keywords

• Clinical research advocacy
• Site training programs
• Clinical trial membership
• Research site networking
• Diversity in clinical trials

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanover

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: SCRS generates revenue through annual membership fees from clinical research sites. Membership provides access to resources, events, communities, training, and advocacy programs.
2. Corporate Partnership Programs: SCRS offers Corporate & Global Impact Partner programs allowing sponsors and CROs to align with SCRS and support site sustainability. These partnerships likely include sponsorship tiers for events and programs.
3. Event Registration Fees: Revenue generated from Site Solutions Summits held globally, including regional events in Europe, Australia-New Zealand, Latin America, and the United States.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SCRS is a non-profit membership association that represents and supports clinical research sites globally, providing advocacy, training, and community programs to its members. Its core deliverables include organizational membership tiers for sites, sponsors, CROs, and academic institutions; standardized training in GCP, site management, and RECIST; the annual Site Solutions Summit series; and programs such as the IncluDE Diversity Awareness Program and the Payment Initiative.

Product overview

The Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) is a global advocacy organization offering a portfolio of programs, training, events, and resources for clinical research sites. The organization provides educational initiatives including the Digital Innovation Initiative (decentralized clinical trials training), Good Clinical Practice training, Site Management Modules, and Recist Training for oncology. Membership programs include the IncluDE Program (diversity and inclusion), Oncology Program, Payment Initiative, and Site Advocacy Groups. The organization hosts the Site Solutions Summits globally (Europe, West, Australia-New Zealand, Global, Latin America) and publishes the SCRS Talks Podcast, white papers, and the InFocus Newsletter. The product portfolio centers on advocacy, education, and community-building rather than a single software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Site Solutions Summits: The premier events for clinical research collaboration held globally throughout the year
• IncluDE Program
• SCRS Talks Podcast
• InFocus Newsletter

Products and services

• SCRS Organizational Membership Annual tiered membership program for clinical research sites, sponsors, CROs, site management organizations, and academic sites, providing access to advocacy programs, training, working groups, and the member resource library. Membership tiers include Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Corporate Sponsor levels with corresponding benefits.
• Site Solutions Summits Annual in-person and virtual summits that convene clinical research sites, sponsors, CROs, regulators, and industry partners for education, networking, working-group meetings, and recognition programs such as the SCRS Awards.
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Training Training module that delivers standardized Good Clinical Practice education to site staff conducting industry-sponsored clinical trials, supporting consistent regulatory-compliant conduct across the SCRS member network.
• Site Management Training Modules Training modules focused on the operational management of clinical research sites, covering site organization, staffing, and trial conduct for site managers and principal investigators.
• RECIST Training Modules Training modules teaching site staff how to apply Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) for assessing tumor response in oncology clinical trials, supporting consistent endpoint measurement across member sites.
• SCRS Webinars Live and on-demand online educational sessions covering clinical research site operations, regulatory updates, and best practices, delivered virtually to the SCRS member audience.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Corporate & Global Impact PartnerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSCRS has a formal Corporate & Global Impact Partner program where industry partners align with SCRS to support site sustainability. These partners gain visibility and engagement with SCRS's 12,000+ member sites across 75+ countries.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Peers

• TransCelerate BioPharma:

Direct peers

• Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP): ACRP is a global membership organization for clinical research professionals, offering training, certification, and advocacy very similar to SCRS. Both serve the clinical research workforce with educational programs, events, and professional standards, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Society for Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA): SOCRA is a non-profit membership organization providing certification, training, and education for clinical research professionals. Its CCRP certification and chapter-based community model closely parallel SCRS's training and community approach for research site staff.
• DIA (Drug Information Association): DIA is a global, neutral membership organization for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and clinical research industries. Like SCRS, it runs major global conferences, training programs, and serves as an industry convener across the drug development lifecycle.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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