Clinical Research Center Salzburg GmbH

What Clinical Research Center Salzburg GmbH does

Clinical Research Center Salzburg GmbH (CRCS) is a Salzburg-based clinical research and medical education organization founded in November 2007 as a joint subsidiary of the Salzburger Landeskliniken (SALK) and the Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversität (PMU), succeeding CTC Salzburg. The company operates as an exclusive contracted partner for clinical trials at the Salzburg University Clinics, providing study coordination, trained study personnel, contract management, and end-to-end study execution to pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and academic researchers. Its headquarters are located at Strubergasse 22, Haus C of the PMU campus.

The core offering spans four business lines: Klinische Studienservices (clinical study coordination), Medizinisches Simulationszentrum Salzburg (medical simulation training staffed by 70+ trainers), CRCS Academy (GCP, MPG, and clinical research workshops delivered via blended e-learning and live webinars), and the AMADEA NIDCAP Training Center, launched in 2025 as the first licensed NIDCAP/FINE certification center in Austria and the second in the DACH region. The underlying technology is a password-protected e-learning portal integrated with live webinar delivery and in-person simulation, supporting asynchronous on-demand and synchronous formats at a roughly 50/50 split. DFP accreditation from the Austrian Medical Association and TransCelerate GCP Mutual Recognition certification underpin the academy's regulatory portability.

Revenue is generated primarily through fee-for-service professional engagements: per-seat course fees ranging from €260 (GCP Refresher/MPG Advanced) to €8,000 (NIDCAP Professional), contracted clinical study services, and event/workshop fees (€420 online / €560 in-person for the Salzburger Neonatologie Workshop). The go-to-market is relationship-led and event-driven — B2B contracts for clinical studies plus direct enrollment for academy courses — targeting the DACH-region market (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), with no disclosed venture or private equity ownership and ownership restricted to the two founding public institutions.

Name

Clinical Research Center Salzburg GmbH

Legal name

Clinical Research Center Salzburg GmbH

Website

https://crcs.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Clinical Research Center Salzburg GmbH (CRCS) is a Salzburg-based clinical research and medical education firm providing contracted clinical study coordination, medical simulation training, and certified GCP, MPG, and NIDCAP courses to pharmaceutical sponsors and healthcare professionals across the DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Clinical Research Services

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Educational Support Services (61171), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAGAAAI

Patient Recruitment, Site Feasibility & Trial Enablement CROs

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Life Science Tools & Services (CRO/CDMO/Lab Services)/Contract Research Organizations (CRO)

SECONDARYHLAGAAAA

Clinical CROs (Phase I–IV)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Life Science Tools & Services (CRO/CDMO/Lab Services)/Contract Research Organizations (CRO)

SECONDARYEDAOAJAO

Clinical Research Support (CRC/CTA)

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Healthcare Allied & Clinical Support Training

SECONDARYHLAGAAAL

Specialty Therapeutic-Area CROs (e.g., oncology/rare disease)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Life Science Tools & Services (CRO/CDMO/Lab Services)/Contract Research Organizations (CRO)

Keywords

• Clinical research services
• Medical simulation training
• Clinical study coordination
• Professional medical education
• Neonatology training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Salzburg

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Clinical Study Services: Contract partner for clinical studies at Salzburg University Clinics, providing study coordination, trained study personnel, and study execution services to pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and academic researchers.
2. Academy Training Courses: Fee-for-service professional education including GCP Basic (8h), GCP Refresher (4h), and MPG Advanced (4h) courses delivered as webinars. Also includes workshop series and Master Class formats.
3. Medical Simulation Training: Simulation-based training services at the Medical Simulation Center Salzburg for medical and nursing staff, students, trainees, executives, and parents.
4. NIDCAP/FINE Training Programs: Licensed education programs for developmental care of preterm newborns: FINE 1 (basic), FINE 2 (advanced), and NIDCAP Professional certification programs with course fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

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Core offering

CRCS operates as a contracted partner for clinical studies at the Salzburg University Clinics, providing one-stop-shop study coordination from initiation through execution, including provision of trained study personnel. It also operates the Medical Simulation Center Salzburg delivering realistic scenario-based training for medical, nursing, executive, and parent audiences, and runs the CRCS Academy offering GCP, MPG, workshop, and e-learning courses, alongside the AMADEA NIDCAP Training Center for licensed developmental care education of preterm newborns.

Product overview

CRCS operates as a multi-service organization offering clinical study services, medical simulation, and professional education/training. The core offerings include: Klinische Studienservices (contract partner services for clinical trials at Salzburg university clinics), Medizinisches Simulationszentrum Salzburg (realistic medical emergency simulations), and CRCS Academy (GCP courses, MPG courses, workshop series, and e-learning). The AMADEA NIDCAP Trainingszentrum provides specialized training in developmental care for preterm infants. These services are interconnected through the CRCS Academy's e-learning portal, which provides access to simulation and course materials. The Salzburger Neonatologie Workshop represents an annual educational event connecting these services for continuing professional development in neonatology.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Klinische Studienservices (Clinical Study Services) One-stop-shop contract partner services for clinical studies at the Salzburg University Clinics, covering study initiation, contract management, provision of trained study personnel, and full organization and execution of clinical trials for pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and academic researchers.
• Medizinisches Simulationszentrum Salzburg (Medical Simulation Center Salzburg) Realistic scenario-based medical emergency simulations delivered in a dedicated facility for medical and nursing staff, students, trainees, executives, and parents, providing hands-on training in a safe environment before real-world clinical situations.
• GCP Grundlagenkurs (GCP Basic Course) 8-hour Good Clinical Practice basic course (GCP) per ICH GCP E6 (R3) and EU Regulation 536/2014, required for participating in clinical drug trials in Germany and Austria. Delivered as webinar with 4h e-learning and 4h online presence, priced at €520 per person and approved for 6 DFP continuing medical education points.
• GCP Refresher (GCP Auffrischungskurs) 4-hour GCP refresher webinar (2h e-learning + 2h online) for healthcare professionals with prior GCP basic certification who need to renew their GCP certificate. Aligned with ICH GCP E6 (R3), priced at €260 per person, approved for 3 DFP points, and TransCelerate GCP Mutual Recognition certified.
• MPG Aufbaukurs (MPG Advanced Course) 4-hour advanced course on the Medical Products Act (MPG) per EU Regulation 2017/745 and ISO 14155:2026, providing in-depth knowledge for clinical trials with medical devices. Delivered as webinar (2h e-learning + 2h online) at €260 per person, approved for 3 DFP points.
• Workshop-Reihe Klinische Forschung (Clinical Research Workshop Series) Practice-oriented workshop series on clinical research covering 13 workshops on practical knowledge using a blended learning format (50% on-demand e-learning + 50% interactive online sessions with experts), designed for academic and clinical industry studies.
• CRCS E-Learning Portal Password-protected e-learning platform providing access to courses and workshops from the Medical Simulation Center and CRCS Academy, with credentials provided upon registration confirmation.
• AMADEA NIDCAP Trainingszentrum (AMADEA NIDCAP Training Center) Licensed training center for FINE (Family and Infant Neurodevelopmental Education) and NIDCAP Professional (Newborn Individualized Developmental Care and Assessment Program) education, offering evidence-based training in family-centered developmental care for preterm and sick newborns. Operated in cooperation with the Division for Neonatology at SALK.
• FINE 1 Basisschulung (FINE 1 Basic Training) Basic training (Level 1) in Family and Infant Neurodevelopmental Education (FINE) for healthcare professionals working in neonatology, providing foundations for family-centered care and methods for individual developmental support. Course fee: €350 per person (incl. VAT), up to 30 participants per course date, hybrid format with 2 seminar days plus e-learning.
• FINE 2 Aufbauschulung (FINE 2 Advanced Training) Advanced training (Level 2) in Family and Infant Neurodevelopmental Education (FINE) for healthcare professionals directly involved in preterm and newborn care who have completed the basic course. Small groups of 5–7 persons over approximately 6 months with 3 full-day in-person workshops plus autonomous learning. Course fee: €1,000 per person (incl. VAT).
• NIDCAP Professional Ausbildung (NIDCAP Professional Training)
• Salzburger Neonatologie Workshop Annual three-day hybrid interactive workshop on neuromonitoring and ventilation for neonatology professionals and intensive care specialists from the DACH region, combining theoretical seminars with practical workshops. Priced at €420 online or €560 in-person, approved for 28 DFP points.

Quantifiable outcome

• 28 DFP points for the Salzburger Neonatologie Workshop 2027
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Division for Neonatology, University Hospital for Children and Adolescent Medicine, SALKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Since 2025, CRCS has been involved in the AMADEA NIDCAP Training Center Salzburg, a licensed training center for FINE and NIDCAP Professional programs, operated in cooperation with the Division for Neonatology at SALK.
• Division for Neonatology, University Hospital for Children and Adolescent Medicine, SALKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Since 2019, CRCS has partnered with the Division for Neonatology at the Salzburger Universitätsklinikum für Kinder- und Jugendheilkunde (SALK) to operate the Salzburger Neonatology Workshop, a key event for neonatology professionals in the DACH region focused on neuromonitoring and ventilation.
• Salzburger Landeskliniken (SALK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2007CRCS was founded as a subsidiary of SALK (Salzburger Landeskliniken) and the Paracelsus Medical Private University (PMU) in November 2007. SALK provides the clinical infrastructure and university hospital setting for CRCS's clinical study services and the Medical Simulation Center Salzburg. CRCS serves as the contracted partner for clinical studies at the Salzburg University Clinics.
• Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversität (PMU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2007CRCS was founded as a subsidiary of PMU (Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversität) and SALK. PMU provides the academic institutional framework. CRCS provides clinical study services at the Salzburg University Clinics of the PMU. CRCS headquarters are located at Strubergasse 22, Haus C of the PMU campus.
• NIDCAP Federation InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe AMADEA NIDCAP Training Center Salzburg is officially licensed by the NIDCAP Federation International to offer FINE (Family and Infant Neurodevelopmental Education) and NIDCAP Professional training programs. This licensing enables CRCS to deliver internationally recognized certification for developmental care of preterm and sick newborns.
• FINE (Family and Infant Neurodevelopmental Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCRCS offers FINE 1 (basic) and FINE 2 (advanced) training programs as a licensed FINE training provider. FINE is an evidence-based educational program for family-centered, developmentally supportive care of preterm infants.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Medizinische Universität Wien — Koordinationszentrum für Klinische Studien: Austrian academic clinical trials coordination center at MedUni Vienna. Comparable mission to CRCS (clinical trial coordination and GCP training) but operating from Vienna's larger university hospital ecosystem rather than Salzburg.
• Medizinisches Simulationszentrum Steiermark (Med Uni Graz): Austrian medical simulation center at the Medical University of Graz. Directly comparable to CRCS's Medical Simulation Center Salzburg for scenario-based training of healthcare professionals, students, and executives; serves as the closest regional simulation peer.

Broad incumbents

• IQVIA: Global CRO and clinical research services incumbent. Competes with CRCS for clinical study contracts at academic sites and indirectly for GCP-trained investigator networks, though at vastly greater scale and across all phases and geographies.
• ICON plc: Global CRO (post-PRA Health Sciences merger) offering site management, clinical operations, and laboratory services. Represents the broad incumbent competitor that DACH sponsors increasingly consolidate to for multi-country trial execution.

Direct peers

• Children's Hospital Tübingen — NIDCAP Training Center: The other DACH-region NIDCAP Federation International-licensed training center, based at Universitätsklinikum Tübingen. Directly comparable to CRCS's AMADEA NIDCAP Training Center for FINE and NIDCAP Professional certification in neonatology.
• Charité Research Organisation GmbH: Berlin-based academic CRO operating as a subsidiary of Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, providing clinical trial coordination, study personnel, and sponsor services at a major German university hospital. Highly comparable to CRCS's one-stop-shop clinical study model embedded in an academic medical center, just at materially larger scale.
• FORUM Institut für Management GmbH: German professional training provider running GCP, MPG, and clinical research courses for the DACH market. Directly competes with CRCS Academy on professional certification training for clinical research staff.
• KKS Netzwerk (KKS Charité, KKS Heidelberg, KKS Dresden, etc.): Network of academic Clinical Trials Coordination Centers (Koordinierungszentren für Klinische Studien) across leading German university hospitals. Compete with CRCS for sponsor-funded academic clinical trial work in the DACH region and offer overlapping protocol coordination, GCP training, and study nurse services.
• Scope International (part of GKM Gesellschaft für Therapieforschung mbH): Munich-based clinical research training and consulting firm offering GCP and clinical operations courses across Germany. Closely comparable to CRCS Academy's training-and-services mix for the DACH clinical research workforce.

Others

• NIDCAP Federation International: International body that licenses NIDCAP training centers and certifies trainers globally. Functions as the ecosystem gatekeeper for CRCS's NIDCAP/FINE business and a key enabler (not competitor) of the AMADEA Training Center's differentiation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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