Looking for the right vendor or service provider?
Whether you're in need of a new CRO, a CDMO, or specialized subject matter expertise, we’re here to help. Our 5-step vendor sourcing process, refined over decades of experience in the life sciences industry, provides a quick and reliable way to identify and select the ideal outsourcing partner.
The best part? It's completely free.
We'll connect you with the right vendor
Choosing the wrong vendor isn’t just inconvenient - it can mean wasted budgets, missed timelines, or even the end of a project. The best way to select the right partner is to through a comprehensive vendor selection process which takes everything into account - your project goals, stakeholder dynamics, cultural fit etc.
5-step vendor sourcing process
Our vendor sourcing process empowers life science companies to optimize their decision-making, minimize delays, and mitigate cost overruns. ​By engaging our industry experts, we can help you identify the supplier/vendor that most aligns with your specific requirements, budget and culture.
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Why is it free?
Our vendor sourcing service is completely free for you. At Outbound Pharma, we work with hundreds of vendors and service providers every year and get paid through partnerships with them—not by you.
That means we can quickly connect you with the right people, without adding to your costs. If a provider wants an introduction, they pay a fee. It’s a simple model that ensures you get pre-qualified matches at zero cost.
A personalized vendor sourcing process, designed to meet your unique needs.
STEP 1: Discovery Call
Client discovery is how we gather information about your organization’s needs in regard to a particular project. Together, we assess your goals and expectations, establish RFP criteria, write customized questions, and discuss your service and culture requirements.
STEP 2: Market Scan
Leveraging our extensive life science database and network, we'll undertake in-depth research of the vendor landscape to develop a shortlist of potential vendors that meet your criteria.
STEP 3: Pre-Solicitation
Based on the outcome of the Discovery Call and Market Scan, we will then prepare a bespoke RFI or Capabilies Assessment that will generate critical data. The RFI is used by the project or procurement manager, depending on how your organization is structured, to start the process of soliciting bids for products and services. The form should be simple and easy to fill-out, make it clear for vendors to respond to, and not too specific (keep it general).
STEP 4: Targeted Outreach
We'll launch and execute highly targeted outreach campaigns aimed at selecting the best vendors using an omni-channel approach consisting of cold email, conferences outreach, networking, existing database, cold calling, social media engagement, etc..
STEP 5: Appointment Setting
We'll schedule interviews with the most promising vendors. Our team of experts takes care of everything when it comes to facilitating and setting up meetings, so you can focus on what matters most.