Clinical Services International

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The trusted global leader in the supply of comparator drugs, medical devices, and ancillaries for clinical trials

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We are CSI

Bringing science to clinical trial supply

Our team’s scientific experience and global project management expertise enable us to deliver tailor-made solutions to support your study

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US
We have never failed to
deliver to a study
Clinical trials
supplied
1,200+
Suppliers and
manufacturers
200+
Years of global
experience
150+
ComparatorIQIQ
ComparatorIQ™
A Clinical Services International product

Smarter comparator sourcing.Lower cost. Zero guesswork.

CSI ComparatorIQ™ is our proprietary, science-led approach to comparator sourcing, designed to reduce risk, optimise supply, and support smarter decision-making from day one. By combining clinical expertise with intelligent protocol analysis, it ensures the right comparators are sourced, in the right quantities, at the right time.

What ComparatorIQ™ assesses
Dosing regimens and treatment armsWhat is dispensed, to whom, and how often.
Packaging and blinding requirementsPresentation and blinding, decided before procurement.
Geographic and regulatory considerationsMarket access, import routes and licensing per country.
Forecasting from enrolment and study designQuantities modelled on the study as designed.
Our Services
We manage the entire clinical supply chain

We pride ourselves on finding the unfindable

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  • Biosimilars
  • Rescue studies
  • Medicines and comparator sourcing
  • Oncology products
  • Reference samples for analysis
  • Medical devices
  • Ancillaries
  • Specific lots or batches

Global expertise with unrivalled local knowledge

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  • Depot network across six continents
  • Direct-to-site or warehouse delivery
  • Shelf-life control
  • Cold chain management
  • Secure shipment tracking
  • Returns, reconciliation and destruction
  • Qualified Person, regulatory services and independent quality department

A scientific approach to clinical trial supply

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  • Protocol analysis
  • Exploring and mapping opportunities and solutions
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Supply planning and management
  • Risk evaluation for potential shortages and price fluctuation
  • Global market trends and analysis
Our Expertise
Six areas in which CSI excels

A truly global footprint

With offices around the world and warehouses in 60 countries, we are equipped to provide solutions to the most complex clinical supply requirements

Locations ›

Experienced leadership

With decades of combined experience in the field of drug development, we understand the successful design and execution of clinical trial supply

Leadership ›

Building lasting
relationships

We are proud to be the trusted global partner of leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and Clinical Research Organisations (CROs)

Our Partners ›

Oncology specialists

We have supplied oncology products to more than 700 studies, from generics to the most sophisticated cold chain biologics

Oncology Products ›

A positive impact

CSI is committed to improving trial success rates, patient safety and the progress of medicine. We are proud to be Women Owned and EcoVadis certified

Our Values ›

Quality you can trust

As a reliable global partner, our comprehensive knowledge of international regulations and compliance lies at the heart of all the services we provide

Quality ›
ComparatorIQ™ · Science-led expertise at every stage

Every member of the CSI team holds a scientific degree, so we engage with the technical nuances of each protocol, not just the logistics.

  • Proactively identifying supply risks
  • Optimising sourcing pathways
  • Supporting compliance and study integrity
  • Supply continuity
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Lower
Comparator spend
Reduced
Wastage
Faster
Timelines
Greater
Supply certainty
IQ

By analysing protocol factors early, CSI identifies potential risks, anticipates challenges, and builds a supply strategy aligned to the realities of the study.

Our Global Reach
Warehouses and offices
Our network extends to 60 countries on six continents
CSI global network
Global Reach ⌃

CSI's sourcing capabilities are served by an extensive network of audited manufacturers and suppliers, strategically positioned across 60 countries on six continents

Warehouses ⌄
Offices ⌄
Our Partners
Why work with us?

Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies

CSI is a proud supplier to top-ten pharmaceutical companies and leading biotechs around the world, providing tailor-made solutions and country-specific regulatory expertise to boost success rates for even the most complex global trials

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Clinical Research Organisations (CROs)

Along with our smart sourcing solutions and unrivalled product access, we manage the entire supply chain, allowing CROs to concentrate on finding patients and delivering successful clinical trials – saving time, money and resources

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Hospitals and Academic Institutions

CSI works closely with world-class academic institutions, universities, hospitals and research centres that are producing cutting-edge medical research, supporting them by providing cost-effective and compliant clinical trial supplies

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News & Updates

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Clinical Services International (CSI)
25/09/26
Latest News

CSI CEO Dr Vanessa Dekou featured in Life Sciences Review

Clinical Services International (CSI) is pleased to share that our CEO, Dr Vanessa Dekou, has been featured in the August 2026 edition of Life Sciences Review. In her Leadership Perspective, “Comparator Medicine Sourcing: A Critical Success Factor in Biosimilar Development,” Vanessa explores the increasingly important role of comparator sourcing in biosimilar development and the challenges sponsors face when managing global supply requirements.

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Clinical Services International (CSI)
08/09/26
Latest News

Clinical Trial Supply Documents: CoA vs BRC vs SoA

Sponsors often request every quality document available when sourcing comparators or co-medications. That instinct is understandable, but it can slow sourcing, raise cost, and exclude workable supply routes. This guide explains what a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Batch Release Certificate (BRC), a

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Clinical Services International (CSI)
14/07/26
Insights

How CSI Supports the World's Fastest-Growing Biotech Hubs

A recent article from Fierce Biotech highlights the world's top emerging biotech hubs for 2026, showcasing the regions attracting investment, innovation and the next generation of life sciences companies. As these biotech ecosystems continue to grow, proximity matters.

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