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About The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) The NIHR Life Sciences Industry Hub is your entry point to England’s integrated clinical research system, with coordinated access to UK-wide capability. The Industry Hub’s support is free of charge, funded by the UK Government, and designed to make the UK a globally competitive destination for commercial clinical research. We provide: Single national entry to NIHR - One conversation provides access to our entire integrated commercial trials pathway. Dedicated operational leadership - A named national lead coordinates delivery and manages dependencies across the system. Reliable, data-enabled feasibility - Coordinated once, using real-time capability and capacity to improve predictability. Smarter site selection - Intelligent study placement across health and care settings for speed, quality and performance. Faster start-up - Coordinated oversight of costing, contracting and assurance. Active performance management and escalation - Real-time oversight of set-up and recruitment, with clear escalation routes and time-bound resolution. Inclusive, scalable recruitment - Approaches that improve reach, diversity and reliability, including digitally-enabled and hybrid delivery models. Strategic partnership opportunities - Portfolio-level engagement and longer-term collaboration with the NIHR research system.