Clinical Trial Site M&A: What Most Get Wrong

Most clinical trial site mergers focus on patient databases, sponsor contracts, and geographic expansion. While those are important, the real risks lie elsewhere—buried in compliance issues that can derail your deal before it even closes. Imagine acquiring a site that looks great on paper, only to face FDA or DOJ scrutiny months later due to undisclosed 483s, protocol deviations, or even kickback violations. Instead of scaling operations, you're dealing with regulatory investigations and pote...