Particles for Humanity

Particles for Humanity (PFH), a mission-driven, public benefit corporation focused on global health product development, was preparing to launch its first clinical study evaluating fortified bouillon cubes to address vitamin A deficiency.

With a lean internal team and a commitment to rapid execution, PFH partnered with Freelance Clinical to source expert trial support across two continents: Wisconsin, USA and Ndola, Zambia.

The problem

“We needed experienced clinical operations support but had no internal capacity. Freelance Clinical responded almost immediately. They made what could have been an overwhelming process feel manageable.”

— Don Chickering, PhD, CTO and Co-founder, Particles for Humanity

A deeper dive

A closer look at the challenges

Challenge 1

Challenge 2

Challenge 3

Challenge 4

PFH had no internal bandwidth to manage, monitor, or support the study. They needed external professionals who could take on these responsibilities immediately.

The team needed to source qualified CRAs on two continents. Zambia posed a specific challenge due to the difficulty of sourcing vetted talent in a country where the company has not worked before.

With a tight timeline and limited budget that did not include external sourcing, PFH sought fast, cost-effective solutions to keep the trial on track.

PFH needed external expertise to streamline candidate evaluation, contracting, and compliance—all key steps to launching the trial on time.

The solution

Freelance Clinical acted as the sponsor’s sourcing and operations partner. In 48 hours, we delivered qualified CRAs and a medical monitor for the U.S. and Zambia.

We managed screening, contracts, and onboarding. Each expert matched the sponsor’s needs, ensuring compliance and smooth coverage. Our support filled the gap without the need for long-term overhead or building an internal team.

Implementation

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Responded to the initial inquiry within 4 hours and aligned with the sponsor on role scope, timelines, and site needs across the U.S. and Zambia.

Delivered three fully qualified candidates in under 48 hours: a U.S. CRA (13 hours), a medical monitor (21 hours), and a Zambian CRA (43 hours).

Facilitated screenings, NDAs, and contracting. All professionals were onboarded and ready to begin within 2 weeks of initial contact.

The impact

2-3 months

14 days

$0

48 hours

delays avoided in trial start

from inquiry to full onboarding

to deliver complete shortlist

spent over budget

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