Embedded clinical trial support, without the headcount hassle

What is the FSP model?

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A Functional Service Provider (FSP) model outsources clinical trial functions — not the entire study.

Instead of handing everything to a CRO, sponsors retain control while outsourcing monitoring, data management, start-up, and more to dedicated experts.

This approach gives you flexibility, scalability, and oversight without adding permanent headcount.

Flexible resourcing

Scale your team up or down fast, without delays or headcount burden. Ideal for changing timelines and evolving trial demands.

Rapid deployment

End-to-end support

Smarter budgets

Tap into our vetted pool of talent and fill roles fast. Most FSP placements can begin in 5 business days or less.

We manage contracts, onboarding, and compliance while aligning talent to your SOPs, systems, and performance goals.

No recruiter fees. Choose hourly, unit-based, or monthly rates that align with your trial model and budget targets.

Why choose the FSP model

Flexible, function-based outsourcing that delivers speed, oversight, and cost control without long-term hiring burdens.

How our FSP sourcing process works

Fast, flexible, and fully aligned to your trial needs. From request to onboarding, we make adding high-quality FSP talent simple and stress-free.

Submit your request

Click the button below and fill out our short form (about 3 minutes). Tell us your FSP needs, and we’ll confirm within one (1) business day.

Select your expert

We send you pre-vetted professionals aligned with your trial scope, systems, and SOPs. You review profiles and select the best fit for your team.

Once selected, the expert is embedded directly into your workflow. We support onboarding and handle compliance, documentation, and contract setup.

Onboard & integrate

Roles our FSP model covers

Embedded support available across key clinical trial functions like monitoring, data management, and start-up. View the full list tailored to your needs.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Functional Service Provider (FSP) in clinical research?

An FSP lets you outsource clinical trial functions like monitoring or data management. You stay in full control while gaining flexible, embedded experts without the burden of full CRO outsourcing.

How is an FSP model different from a full-service CRO?

An FSP provides skilled clinical experts for specific functions while you keep study ownership. A CRO runs the full trial externally. FSP offers more control, flexibility, and direct integration with your team.

Can I use FSP support for just one clinical trial function?

Yes. You can engage Freelance Clinical for just one function like monitoring, start-up, or data management. We customize support to match your protocol needs without unnecessary extras.

How quickly can FSP resources be deployed?

We can typically deploy FSP resources within days, not months. Our pre-vetted talent pool means you can scale your trial quickly, avoiding delays and missed milestones from traditional hiring models.

Will Freelance Clinical align with our SOPs and systems?

Absolutely. FSP resources integrate into your SOPs, CTMS, and workflows from day one. This ensures compliance, data integrity, and seamless collaboration with your internal teams.

What happens if an FSP resource is not the right fit?

You’ll engage directly with the resource first. If alignment is off, we step in to help resolve. The same applies if the freelancer needs support. Our goal is a smooth, productive partnership.

We’re here to help

Have questions or need more information? Reach out, and we’ll get back to you within one (1) business day.

Email

info@freelanceclinical.com

Address

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Neutral Bay, NSW 2089 Australia