Citric Clinical Data Quality Ltd.
Senior clinical data management with structured automation
Reduce review timelines, improve visibility, and strengthen data integrity without the overhead of a full CDM team.
Selected Outcomes
Why clients choose
Citric CDQ
Senior Expertise Without the Overhead
Citric CDQ provides direct access to experienced clinical data management expertise without the complexity of a large vendor structure. Clients work directly with a senior CDM specialist who can oversee data management activities, identify risks early, and implement practical solutions quickly and efficiently.
Structured Automation That Improves Efficiency
Many clinical data workflows still depend heavily on manual spreadsheets and repetitive processes. Citric CDQ introduces structured automation and programmatic review tools that reduce manual workload, accelerate review cycles, and improve consistency across studies while maintaining full oversight of the data.
Faster Review and Reconciliation Cycles
Efficient data management requires timely review and rapid issue resolution. Through structured workflows and automated reconciliation processes, Citric CDQ helps teams reduce review timelines, shorten reconciliation cycles, and identify issues earlier in the study lifecycle.
Clear Visibility Into Study Data
Sponsors and study teams often lack a clear view of the true status of data cleaning and reconciliation. Citric CDQ develops structured metrics frameworks and dashboards that provide transparent insight into data quality, review progress, and operational trends throughout the study.
Compliance and Data Protection Built In
Citric CDQ operates with a strong focus on regulatory expectations and data protection requirements. Processes are designed to align with applicable industry standards, data protection regulations, and sponsor requirements, ensuring that efficiency improvements never compromise data integrity or compliance.
Flexible Support for Lean Study Teams
Many biotech sponsors and smaller organisations require senior CDM expertise but do not need a full internal department. Citric CDQ provides flexible support tailored to the needs of each study, allowing teams to access expert guidance, automation solutions, and oversight when it is most valuable.
About Citric CDQ
Our Expertise
Citric CDQ is a specialist consultancy based in Scotland, providing high-quality clinical data solutions to pharmaceutical and healthcare organisations conducting clinical trials. With deep expertise in clinical data management, Citric CDQ supports clients across the full trial lifecycle, from database design through to database lock.
Led by a seasoned clinical data professional, Citric CDQ offers a comprehensive range of services including database design and UAT, data review, SAE and vendor reconciliation, protocol deviation identification and classification, data review programming, interim and final database deliverables, SOP and template creation, and vTMF quality review.
With a focus on accuracy, compliance, and efficiency, Citric CDQ enables sponsors and CROs to meet regulatory expectations while maintaining data integrity at every stage.
Founder & Director
Data Management Services
Citric CDQ offers tailored clinical data quality services to support the smooth and compliant delivery of clinical trials. From early-stage database design to final database lock, we provide expert support across all key data management activities. Our services are built on a foundation of accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory alignment, helping sponsors and CROs maintain data integrity throughout the trial lifecycle.
Training Services
Citric CDQ offers practical training in efficient, low-cost data handling techniques tailored for clinical data professionals.
Excel Power Query for Data Review & Reconciliation
Learn to automate data cleaning and reconciliation tasks using Excel Power Query, improving accuracy and saving time with easy-to-build, reusable workflows.
Building Refreshable Tools for Metrics & Reporting
Create Excel-based tools that quickly refresh to provide up-to-date study metrics and reports, enabling fast, consistent insights throughout your trial.
Power BI Dashboards for Study Team Engagement
Develop interactive Power BI dashboards that present clinical data visually, enhancing team communication and supporting informed decisions with real-time updates.
FAQ
What types of clinical trials does Citric CDQ support?
Citric CDQ supports trials across all phases and a wide range of therapeutic areas. Whether you are a sponsor or CRO running early-phase studies or large, late-phase trials, we tailor our services to meet your specific project needs.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, Citric CDQ works with clients globally. We are experienced in navigating international regulatory requirements, including GDPR, HIPAA, and relevant ISO standards, ensuring compliance across jurisdictions.
How do you ensure data privacy and compliance?
Data protection is central to our operations. We adhere strictly to GDPR and HIPAA requirements and follow best practices aligned with ISO 27001 (information security) and ISO 9001 (quality management), ensuring secure, compliant handling of sensitive clinical data.
Can you provide support for just one part of the trial process?
Absolutely. While we offer full end-to-end data management support, we also provide targeted services - such as SAE reconciliation, protocol deviation review, or vTMF compliance - for clients who need help with specific aspects of their trial.
Do you offer any training services?
Yes, we provide training for clinical data managers, with a focus on efficiency techniques and process optimisation. Our goal is to help teams work smarter, reduce manual workload, and improve data review outcomes.
What systems and platforms do you work with?
We are experienced with a variety of EDC systems, coding platforms, and clinical trial technologies. We quickly adapt to client-preferred tools and are comfortable working within established SOPs and workflows.