Virb is a platform that provides a scalable solution for the clinical trial industry by sourcing and training entry-level professionals through experiential learning methods, including AI and simulation. This addresses the critical shortage of qualified clinical research personnel, which is estimated to be 65,000 resources globally, thereby facilitating faster drug development and reducing operational costs for pharmaceutical companies.
Funding
$3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
The clinical trial industry faces a significant shortage of qualified personnel, creating bottlenecks in drug development and increasing operational costs for pharmaceutical companies. Traditional methods of sourcing and training clinical research professionals are often slow, expensive, and unable to meet the growing demand.
Solution
Virb offers a talent-as-a-service platform that sources, trains, and deploys clinical research professionals to accelerate clinical trials. The platform leverages experiential learning methods, including AI and simulation, to provide comprehensive training and ensure professionals are ready to contribute from day one. Virb partners with universities worldwide to expand the talent pool and provides certified training using real data from closed trials. Virb offers flexible deployment options, allowing clients to engage resources on a contract basis or transition them to full-time roles.
Target Audience
Virb primarily serves pharmaceutical companies, CROs (Contract Research Organizations), and other organizations involved in clinical trials that require a scalable and readily available workforce of trained clinical research professionals.
Features
- Global talent pool of clinical research associates, clinical research coordinators, and statistical programmers
- Experiential training programs incorporating AI, ML, NLP, and simulation
- University partnerships for sourcing new talent
- Flexible deployment options: contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement
- Talent supply guarantee