--- name: Contract research organizations shortName: CROs category: Publications organizations stage: selected stageLabel: Selected workflows navDescription: Add traceability to publication and evidence-heavy writing. description: See how CRO publication teams use 7Scholar for bounded, traceable manuscript work and evidence-aware review. related: - publication-teams - medical-device-ivd-teams - heor-market-access-teams --- # Deliver evidence-heavy writing with fewer sponsor loops. Keep protocols, results, literature, and decisions in one inspectable project. ## Outcome ### Faster sponsor review Reduce clarification work while keeping source use visible. #### Set the boundary Define allowed sources and instructions. #### Show the trail Keep claims tied to supporting context. #### Pilot safely Start with bounded manuscript work. ## The current workflow ### Scale exposes every weak evidence handoff. #### Sponsor rules change by project Sources, terminology, templates, and review rules vary. #### Handoffs separate prose from proof Citations survive while the reasoning gets lost. #### Polished output is not validation Higher-stakes work needs visible sources, controlled changes, and clear limits. ## How it works ### Start with a bounded manuscript pilot. #### Choose a known project Use a manuscript with a clear source package and history. #### Set the sponsor boundary Define allowed sources, instructions, template, and citation rules. #### Measure the handoff Compare time, source recovery, review effort, and output. ## Why 7Scholar ### A narrow entry point with explicit limits. > Test source-grounded production within a clear boundary. #### Mixed-source dossiers Keep literature, protocols, tables, templates, and drafts together. #### Source-aware review Separate citations from sponsor context and inspect changes. #### Security-first pilot scope Use a bounded, encrypted project with no model training. ## Where 7Scholar fits ### What works today—and what comes next. The current CRO fit is bounded publication work, not validated regulatory authoring. #### Available now **Ready to explore** - Bounded manuscript pilots - Evidence-restricted citation sets - Tracked changes and cited output #### On the horizon **Sequenced expansion** - PRISMA-grade review workflows - Validated regulatory authoring controls ## Questions ### Can we use 7Scholar for CSRs today? No. End-to-end CSR work requires regulated templates, audit exports, and validation. ### Where should a CRO start? Start with a known manuscript and defined input package. ### Can we enforce sponsor-approved sources? Yes. Projects can exclude external material from the cited deliverable.