Momentum Pharma Breaks Ground Becoming First Organization to Receive New Certification Assessing Highest Industry Standards

Momentum Pharma Breaks Ground Becoming First Organization to Receive New Certification Assessing Highest Industry Standards

The IAOCR Business Process Quality Certification Assesses International Best Practices as Ratified by Industry Experts

London and Maidenhead, United Kingdom, 11 December, 2024 – Momentum Pharma has become the first organization to achieve the new Business Process Quality Certification (BPQC) standard from the International Accrediting Organization for Clinical Research (IAOCR). Demonstrating that an organization is operating at the highest industry standards across core business operations, the BPQC has been developed to assess, reward and signify an exemplary organization. This aligned perfectly with Momentum Pharma’s vision and commitment to lead a new era of Clinical Research, with quality at its core.

The BPQC has been carefully curated to review and assess three core business operational processes (Governance, Business Strategy and Workforce) of clinical research organizations to international best practices. This latest IAOCR quality standard and certification is designed for Pharma/Biotech, CROs and supply chain organizations operating within the clinical research industry who are aiming to formally demonstrate quality, excellence and adherence to global best practices in the aforementioned core business operational areas: Momentum Pharma underwent a rigorous evidence -based assessment process which showed their commitment to the BPQC journey and, in turn, the dedication to quality, the desire for ensuring high quality client experience, and the aspiration to be a ‘trusted global partner’ for clinical research  

“Our BPQC certification journey began on Clinical Trials Day, this year, which was no coincidence. At Momentum Pharma we absolutely live and breathe the values promoted on Clinical Trials Day: the pursuit of knowledge, best practice, and unwavering commitment to patient well-being. Through these values, clinical investigators, research sites and clinical trial staff work tirelessly to research new medicine and bring hope to millions of patients and their families. This became our launch pad to drive us forward in the pursuit of our goal to achieve the highest recognition possible, IAOCR Business Process Quality Certification. We are thrilled to announce that all three areas reviewed, Governance, Business Strategy and Workforce Process Quality, have fully met the rigorous assessment criteria,” explains Melissa Melton, CEO and Co-Founder.

The BPQC has been born out of the success of GCSA – The Global Quality Standard for Clinical Research Sites, which was developed in collaboration with the industry; it shares the already established and industry-ratified assessment framework for governance, business strategy and workforce processes which is applicable for non-site organizations including  as pharma, CROs and supply chain organizations, that need to demonstrate their strength of service offering. This certification enables them to embed quality practices and demonstrate their commitment to operational excellence in these vital core business areas.  BPQC helps to align all service providers within the clinical research ecosystem through a common quality standard; providing an internationally recognized model that enables collaborative working and continuous improvement.

“Clinical research is one of the few highly-regulated industries that had an absence of quality standards for businesses and workforce.  It is a global, multifaceted and complex industry that requires everyone in the supply chain to deliver to a high standard in order for patients to benefit from innovative treatments as safely and quickly as possible.  We are committed to delivering the accreditations that the industry needs and wants and to supporting continuous improvement and collaborative working internationally.  This is why we introduced the BPQC standard,” explains Jacqueline Johnson North, CEO, IAOCR. “Momentum Pharma were keen to be the first to undertake the in-depth assessment for BPQC.  They are consistently striving for excellence and wanted independent verification of their processes to ensure they are working at the highest level, and have the solid foundations in place that are necessary for their continued fast-growth trajectory. We’re delighted they undertook the in-depth assessment process with such dedication and enthusiasm and for them to be the first organization globally to achieve the BPQC Certification.  The achievement of BPQC really is a testament to the Momentum Pharma team.”

BPQC evidenced assessment process reviews three high impact areas of business operations. This global quality standard provides a system of assessment, gap analysis, process improvement and independent quality assurance certification. Developed with support from a Global Advisory Board of clinical research industry stakeholders, there has always been a shared ambition to ensure process excellence that facilitates synergistic partnerships between clinical research businesses and their clients to ensure maximum efficiency through their tailored solutions.

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For media enquiries re. Momentum Pharma please contact: Jarmila Yu on: jarmila.yu@yuniquemarketing.com or tel: +44 (0) 7568 313 526. Alternatively, please reach out via LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/company/momentum-pharma-ltd/

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About Momentum Pharma

Momentum Pharma is dual headquartered in New Mexico, USA and London, United Kingdom. The company was co-founded in 2013 by Melissa Melton, CEO and Jon Melton, COO, and have established as a ‘New Era Clinical Research Organization (CRO)’  to provide high caliber, dedicated and bespoke clinical trial solutions to Biotechs and Pharmaceutical companies, as well as other Clinical Research Organizations.

Since its inception in 2013, Momentum Pharma has rapidly become a trusted global partner and showcases flexible, high-quality ways of working throughout 45 countries to date.  We are passionately driven to work intelligently and as fast as possible to advance the development of new treatments for patients in need.

To learn more please visit: https://momentum-pharma.com/

About IAOCR

IAOCR is The International Accrediting Organization for Clinical Research. We are the only organization in the world to accredit Clinical Research Professionals to international standards. Through robustly verifying competence, IAOCR reduces risk to patients, clinical research and reputations - whilst improving compliance and bringing valuable new treatments to market more quickly and safely.

IAOCR competence verification, process assessment and accreditations have been built specifically for the clinical research industry in collaboration with industry experts globally. They provide quality standards and visible professional certification marks to companies, charities and public health organizations that are committed to globally consistent and high-quality clinical research.

We believe that clinical trial patients anywhere in the world deserve the best protection in terms of rights and wellbeing. Therefore, in addition to providing accreditation, training and consultancy services, IAOCR works with industry leaders and regulators around the globe to raise standards and improve the clinical research landscape. To find out more visit: iaocr.com

About Business Process Quality Certification (BPQC)

The Business Process Quality Certification (BPQC) evidenced assessment process reviews three high impact areas of business operations – Governance, Business Strategy and Workforce Process Quality. This global quality standard provides a system of assessment, gap analysis, process improvement and independent quality assurance certification. The best practice standards were developed with a Global Advisory Board formed with key stakeholders from across the industry. Their shared ambition is to ensure process excellence that facilitates synergistic partnerships between Clinical Research Businesses and their clients to ensure maximum efficiency through their tailored solutions.

The distinctive certification mark evidence that participating organizations have met rigorous, independently assessed quality standards. BPQC’s “right first time” and “quality built in” ethos facilitates seamless collaboration between clinical research organizations  and their partners,  ensuring a high-quality collaborative experience. Through BPQC, IAOCR is able to support more organizations - growing research capacity and increasing opportunities.  We are dedicated to the creation of a clinical research ecosystem that shapes the future of healthcare and improves people’s lives around the world.