Accelerate Your Commercial Research Delivery
PCRA Annual Members Conference – January 16th, 2026
📅 Friday, 16th January 2026
📍 Kettering Park Hotel
💰 £66.80 per ticket
👥 Limited to 60 PCRA member practices
Unlock Commercial Research Opportunities in Primary Care
This conference is designed specifically to help our network members identify and capitalise on research opportunities. The focus of talks will be aimed towards our larger and more research-experienced members; however, those practices with plans to grow, or perhaps combine research populations in their localities, will also find it very useful.
As a network, we have the collective strength to secure more substantial commercial research contracts. This conference will explore how we can leverage our combined expertise and patient populations to become a more attractive proposition for sponsors and CROs.
What You’ll Gain
🚀 2026 and Beyond – Bringing More Commercial Research to Your Site
Learn how to position your practice as the partner of choice for sponsors seeking reliable, high-performing sites.
📈 Accelerated Study Start-Up Capabilities
Master the operational efficiencies and regulatory processes that reduce time-to-first-patient and meet aggressive timelines.
🎯 Superior Patient Recruitment & Retention Strategies
Caroline Endersbee (Patient Recruitment Consultant ) reveals proven techniques for hitting recruitment targets ahead of schedule and maintaining exceptional retention rates.
🤝 Strategic Network Collaboration
Input into our strategic approaches within our network to collectively acquire and deliver larger commercial projects that require multi-site capabilities.
📊 Data-Driven Site Selection Advantages
Professor Simon de Lusignan (Professor of Primary Care and Data Analytics, University of Oxford) demonstrates how robust data analytics make your site indispensable for feasibility and recruitment planning.
Industry Expert Insights
Partnership Development Masterclass
James McHale (Head of Partnerships, ConvaTec) shares how investigator-led studies build the foundation for long-term commercial partnerships and repeat collaborations.
Regulatory Excellence
Liz Hawes (CEO, Clinical Research Solutions) ensures your practice stays ahead of regulatory changes, maintaining the compliance standards that sponsors demand.
Professional Supply Chain Management
Paul Kennedy(MedFlow Clinical) demonstrates how streamlined supply chain processes eliminate delays and operational friction that can derail study timelines.
NIHR Strategic Alignment
Dr Nick Thomas (Industry Lead for National Specialty Group – NIHR Primary Care) provides insights into how NIHR processes can accelerate commercial study success.
Network Strength in Action
Regional Hub Development
Collaborate with practices in your geographic area to create powerful research networks capable of supporting large population studies. Share patient populations and expertise to capture opportunities that individual practices cannot access alone.
Multi-Site Study Readiness
Learn the frameworks and operational models that enable seamless collaboration across multiple PCRA member sites, delivering the scale and geographic diversity sponsors require.
Collective Expertise
Leverage the combined knowledge of 60 research-active practices to solve complex recruitment challenges and maintain industry-leading performance standards.
Why CROs Choose PCRA Members
✅ Proven Performance: Track record of meeting recruitment targets and maintaining high retention rates
✅ Rapid Start-Up: Streamlined processes that minimize time-to-activation
✅ Regulatory Excellence: Proactive compliance and quality management
✅ Professional Operations: Dedicated research teams and robust infrastructure
✅ Network Capabilities: Ability to scale across multiple sites when needed
✅ Data Quality: Advanced analytics and reporting capabilities
Conference Format
Interactive Learning: Panel sessions with industry experts address real-world challenges and solutions
Expert Access: Q&A opportunities and networking breaks provide direct access to industry leaders
Peer Learning: Connect with other forward-thinking, research-active practices
Strategic Planning: Develop concrete strategies for expanding your commercial research portfolio
Confirmed Industry Expert Speakers
- Professor Simon de Lusignan – Professor of Primary Care and Data Analytics, University of Oxford
- Caroline Endersbee – Patient Recruitment Consultant & Head of Partnerships, Srotas Health
- James McHale – Head of Partnerships, ConvaTec
- Dr Nick Thomas – Industry Lead for National Specialty Group – NIHR Primary Care
- Dr Daphne Hazell – CEO Primary Care Research Alliance
- Liz Hawes – CEO, Clinical Research Solutions
- Paul – MedFlow Clinical
- Lizzie Button – Oxford Clinical Informatics Group
Event Details
📅 Date: Friday, 16th January 2026
📍 Venue: Kettering Park Hotel
⏰ Time: 08:30 coffee, 09:00 start (prompt)
🎟️ Price: £66.80 (includes refreshments and lunch)
👥 Capacity: 60 attendees only
Your Strategic Advantage
This is an excellent opportunity to network with other forward-thinking, research-active practices, learn from industry experts, and develop commercial research opportunities that position your practice as a preferred partner for sponsors and CROs.
Book now – spaces are filling quickly for this essential strategic gathering.
