Independent
research
sites
Business Operations
Trial Aid’s Business Operations services support the
strategic, structural, and logistical foundation of
research organizations. We help site owners build
operations that are organized, defensible, and valuable
whether you are launching, scaling, or preparing for a future sale.
The Problem This Solves
Many research businesses grow without being intentionally designed.
Common challenges include:
Operations built reactively instead of strategically
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Weak documentation and inconsistent processes
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Limited visibility into operational and financial readiness
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Difficulty scaling without increasing risk
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Sites unprepared for due diligence, expansion, or exit
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Our Approach
Trial Aid approaches business operations with long-term value in mind.
Every structural decision workflows, staffing, compliance, systems, documentation is designed to support scalability, sponsor confidence, and future transition. We focus on building operations that are transferable, defensible, and attractive to strategic buyers.
Trial Aid is not an SMO.
We help you build value without giving up ownership or control.
What We Actually Do
Business foundations designed to support growth, scalability, and long-term enterprise value.
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New Research Site Launch
We provide end-to-end leadership for launching new research sites from concept through operational readiness. This includes strategic planning, regulatory setup, staffing and PI strategy, workflow design, system implementation, and sponsor-facing readiness to ensure a strong, scalable start.
02
Business Structuring & Operational Readiness
We assess and strengthen the operational structure of existing sites to ensure workflows, documentation, compliance, and leadership oversight are aligned with sponsor and buyer expectations. This creates clarity, reduces risk, and supports sustainable growth.
03
Site Real Estate Advisory
We provide strategic guidance on facility selection, layout, and optimization to support compliant operations, efficient patient flow, and future expansion. Physical infrastructure is aligned with protocol requirements, staffing needs, and long-term value creation.
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Business Sale Preparation & Exit Support
We guide site owners through the full sale and transition process from readiness assessment through due diligence and closing. This includes documentation cleanup, financial normalization, risk reduction, buyer-ready positioning, and strategic negotiation support to maximize enterprise value.
How We Work With You
Our engagement models are designed to meet your organization exactly where it is. We provide the right level of leadership, structure, and execution support without disruption, dependency, or loss of control.
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Embedded Operational Leadership
We act as an extension of executive leadership, guiding operational strategy, oversight, and execution across critical business functions.
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Project-Based Operational Support
We deliver focused engagements such as site launches, operational audits, documentation restructuring, or exit preparation each with clear scope and outcomes.
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Hybrid Support Model
We combine embedded leadership with targeted projects, ensuring operational continuity while executing high-impact initiatives.
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Before Trial Aid
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No formal research infrastructure
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No standardized workflows or documentation
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No exit or valuation strategy
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Operations built ad hoc
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What Changed
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Research entity designed for scalability and sale
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End-to-end operational leadership
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Integrated clinical and research operations
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Continuous value creation and risk reduction
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Buyer-ready documentation and financial clarity
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The Result
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Enterprise built intentionally
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Exceeded original valuation targets
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$37M strategic acquisition completed
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Smooth transition with minimal disruption
Are You Ready to Transform Your
Research Site?
Contact us and request a free consultation today!
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