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Project Management Platform

Supporting High Quality Clinical Research with Innovative Tools and Expert Guidance

The SCTO Project Management Platform offers practical tools, and expert guidance for clinical study planning and conduct. One of the key projects is the Easy Guide to Clinical Studies (Easy-GCS), an online tool that makes the complex world of clinical research easier to understand, more efficient to navigate, and more accessible to everyone.

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The Project Management Platform is working on two main objectives for 2025–2028.
We invite you to contact us at projectmanagement@scto.ch if you would like to learn more. 

Easy-GCS: Ongoing Development and Extensions

Ongoing Maintenance
The Easy Guide to Clinical Studies (Easy-GCS) is continuously updated to reflect new regulatory requirements, technical advancements, and best practices. This will ensure that Easy-GCS users have access to information that reflects the ongoing developments in the clinical research landscape.

Key benefits:

  • Up-to-date information and references to laws and guidelines
  • Suitable for self-study and training
  • Comprehensive guidance for all study stakeholders

Extensions
Easy-GCS is expanding to address the evolving needs of clinical research:

  • HRO (Human Research Ordinances) projects: Guidance on how to plan and implement research projects
  • PPIE (Patient & Public Involvement and Engagement): Guidance on how to integrate patient perspectives into research
  • Multicentre & international trials: Guidance on how to facilitate the integration of international partners
  • Sponsor oversight: Guidance on how to fulfil sponsor responsibilities

Increasing Access and User Interaction
Easy-GCS aims to boost visibility and engage the research community through active user feedback. User feedback is an important instrument to ensure the ongoing development of the Easy-GCS remains user-focused. 

Expected impact:

  • Simplified implementation of HRO projects
  • Meaningful PPIE integration
  • Practical support for multicentre and international research
  • Improved sponsor oversight

Strengthening Sponsor Oversight Responsibility

In response to the amended ICH GCP E6(R3), this project aims to enhance Sponsor Oversight in academic settings. The current understanding of Sponsor Oversight Responsibilities and the needs of Sponsor teams will be assessed. Based on these findings, practical tools, targeted training, and tailored services will be developed across SCTO Platforms to support researchers.

Expected outcome: 

  • Enhanced study quality, improved regulatory compliance, and promotion of more robust research practices

Here is an overview of the Project Management Platform projects done over the last few years. 
All tools are also searchable in the SCTO Tools & Resources Navigator at the top of this page.

SCTO Project Management Platform

The Easy Guide to Clinical Studies (Easy GCS) is a comprehensive online tool that answers your questions, gives guidance on how to proceed, and lets you know how Swiss laws and guidelines apply. No matter the complexity or status of your study, the Easy-GCS provides information on all relevant topics from planning to completion. Access the Easy-GCS and be surprised by how simple it is to navigate the complex world of clinical research.

Meet the Platform Team

Meet the individuals whose expertise and collaboration drive each Platform forward. Together, they help strengthen clinical research across Switzerland through shared knowledge, leadership, and innovation.

Otterbech Synove – Coordinator, CTU HOCH St.Gallen
Eloise Valli – Member, CRC Geneva
Samia Abed Maillard – Member, CRC Lausanne
Akram Farhat – Contributor, CRC Lausanne
France Ravey – Contributor, CRC Lausanne
Doris Wisler – Member, CTC Zürich
Tatiana Terrot – Member, CTU-EOC Lugano
Felix Rintelen – Member, DCR Bern
Alexandra Schulz – Member, DKF Basel
Viola Poeschel – Contributor, DKF Basel
Lenka Vokalova – Voluntary Contributor, Swiss Cancer Institute
Stephanie Maissen – Scientific Affairs Manager & Liaison Officer, SCTO

Otterbech Synove

Coordinator, CTU HOCH St.Gallen

Samia Abed Maillard

Member, CRC Lausanne

Felix Rintelen

Member, DCR Bern

Alexandra Schulz

Member, DKF Basel

Tatiana Terrot

Member, CTU-EOC Lugano

Eloise Valli

Member, CRC Geneva

Doris Wisler

Member, CTC Zürich

Stephanie Maissen

Scientific Affairs Manager & Liaison Officer

Other Platform Contributors

Otterbech Synove – Coordinator, CTU HOCH St.Gallen
Samia Abed Maillard – Member, CRC Lausanne
Felix Rintelen – Member, DCR Bern
Alexandra Schulz – Member, DKF Basel
Tatiana Terrot – Member, CTU-EOC Lugano
Eloise Valli – Member, CRC Geneva
Doris Wisler – Member, CTC Zürich
Stephanie Maissen – Scientific Affairs Manager & Liaison Officer

Akram Farhat – Contributor, CRC Lausanne
Viola Poeschel – Contributor, DKF Basel
France Ravey – Contributor, CRC Lausanne
Lenka Vokalova – Voluntary Contributor, Swiss Cancer Institute