I am often requested to help Sponsors in selecting CROs, and I take this role very seriously, approaching it with honesty and integrity. Being independent is key. In full disclosure, I do not accept commissions or rewards from any CRO I recommend for contract award.  Moreover, I have created many tools used to shortlist CROs during the bidding process that ensure compatibility with the both the sponsor and the project. Having founded and managed a CRO for over 10 years, as well as managing and selecting CROs during my tenure with Omrix, I am well equipped to compare CRO bids, understand how they work, and create RFIs and RFPs that illicit the essential aspects of competitive bids. I also use a scoring system that is weighted to your needs to help in selecting the CRO based on what is most important to you.