DMC Services

Data Monitoring Committee (DMC)

Independent DMC oversight supported by a 1500+ member network of experts

Unmatched Expertise in DMC Oversight for 20+ Years

Timelines That Meet Trial Needs

From drafting the charter to contracting experts, Advarra DMC services have the fastest average time to kickoff in the industry so it won’t delay the start of your clinical trial.

Execution, Excellence, and Customer Satisfaction

By taking a proactive approach to communication, we address concerns early on and avoid surprises to minimize the chances of delays.

Global Regulatory Compliance

Project Managers stay current on US FDA and EU EMA guidelines, as well as any applicable country-specific requirements, which help ensure objectivity and independence in all aspects of DMC oversight.

Technology to Streamline Administration and Reporting

Advarra’s Safety Oversight Administration and Reporting (SOAR) Platform securely stores trial data, confidential DMC documents, and reports for your project.

The Advarra Difference

The Advarra Difference

Manager Spotlight

Barbara Schneider, PhD, MBA

Executive Director, DMC/EAC Services

Dr. Barbara Schneider heads Advarra’s independent services for DMCs and endpoint adjudication committees (EACs), which have provided trusted safety oversight for clinical trials since 2002. Prior to joining Advarra, Dr. Schneider was the founder and CEO of Watermark Research Partners. Watermark was one of the first companies to provide independent data safety monitoring board (DSMB) services and endpoint adjudication to the clinical trial industry. (Watermark joined Advarra in 2021.)

James Riddle, MCSE, CIP, CPIA, CRQM

Senior Vice President, Global Review Operations

James Riddle brings 25+ years of experience providing support to the clinical research community and oversees all of Advarra’s global review services including IRB, IBC, DMC, EAC. In this role, he helps sponsors, CROs, and research sites advance clinical research with a mission to improve human health. His expertise includes developing and operationalizing processes for maximum efficiency, client satisfaction, and participant protection; development and implementation of technology solutions; and efficient, compliant operation of large clinical research review programs. Riddle is a regular speaker at industry events and has written abundantly on research compliance and efficiency topics. He is also a member of CTTI, NWABR, SASI, and PRIM&R.

Tina Tran

Strategic Services Provider, DMC/EAC

Tina Tran comes with a wealth of knowledge in all things Data including study design, statistical methodology, biostatistics, data management, eCRF design/specs, electronic data capture (EDC), EACs, and DMCs. Tran brings her prior experience from the University of Washington, Axio Research, Cytel Statistics and Data Corporation (SDC), and Unlearn AI. Tran received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Washington.

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