The Association of Clinical Research Organizations (ACRO) represents the world’s leading clinical research organizations (CROs). ACRO provides an active voice for the CRO industry, helping our members to improve the quality, efficiency and safety of biomedical research.

As part of the CRO industry’s association, ACRO members receive significant benefits including:

• Vital access to regulators and policymakers worldwide, in both established and emerging markets.
  
  
• A 'seat at the table' to take part health policy discussions and decisions.
  
  
• Valuable opportunities to collaborate with pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device clients on cross-industry initiatives.
  
  
• Exclusive members-only events and networking opportunities with colleagues from across the CRO industry as well as research sponsors, peer associations, patient groups, academic organizations, and others.
  
  
• Participation in important public-private initiatives to enhance the clinical research enterprise such as The Biomarkers Consortium and the Clinical Trials Transformation Initiative.
  
  
• Indispensable information and media support for your company to educate on ACRO members’ contribution to research innovation and strong commitment to the well-being of study participants.
  
  
• Enhanced visibility with key stakeholders and recognition of company commitment to the highest standards of research ethics and quality through ACRO’s Code of Ethics.
  
  
• The latest CRO industry intelligence, research and essential updates as events unfold.
  
  

Benefits of ACRO Membership:

All members of ACRO will have access to invitation-only meetings and collaborative interactions with biopharmaceutical clients, regulators, policy makers, peer associations and others; will be eligible to participate in initiatives that promote the CRO industry and encourage clinical outsourcing; will have opportunities for sector-specific and cross-industry networking, will receive Association updates, newsletters, and other reports; and are highlighted as members of the CRO’s industry association in ACRO publications and on our Web site.

Click here to learn more about the benefits of becoming an ACRO member.

Committee and Working Group Participation:

Through the Association’s many committees, working groups and other governing bodies, ACRO offers significant participation to our members’ senior executives in a variety of leadership, policy setting and networking capacities. CRO professionals from all fields – regulatory affairs, legal, marketing, communications and clinical operations to name a few – benefit from their active roles in ACRO’s activities. Regular and Associate members are eligible for this level of participation.

For more information, please visit our Committee and Working Group page.

Membership Levels:

ACRO membership is available the Regular, Associate and Affiliate level.

Regular membership entitles the member company to a seat on the Board of Directors with voting rights. A position on the ACRO Board affords your company the invaluable opportunity for dialogue with fellow industry leaders about the latest issues impacting the CRO industry overall. All ACRO members receive vital exposure to noteworthy audiences, but those with Board representation also enjoy face to face conversations with heads of industry and senior government officials. Board members direct the Association’s strategic initiatives and policy efforts, oversee research and operational best practices and, most importantly, help to drive the future of the CRO industry.

Associate members as a class are entitled to one Board seat with voting rights, as soon as the number of members at this level equals five or more. As described above, Regular and Associate members may be represented on Association committees and working groups, including those dealing with CRO Ethics and Clinical Practice, E.U. and Rest of World Issues, Communications, and Education and Training. Regular members are also entitled to participation on the Policy and Practice and Strategic Planning Committees, which advise the Board in regard to important public policy and strategic initiatives.

Affiliate members receive the benefits of membership outlined above afforded to all association members. This level of membership is designed for emerging CROs.

Requirements to Join:

Membership Fees:

Annual membership dues is $120,000 for Regular members, $30,000 for Associate members, and $10,000 for Affiliate members.

How to Apply for Membership:

To apply for membership to ACRO, please click here.

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