Lightship Joins SCRS Global Impact Partner Program
Morrisville, NC, August 28, 2025—Lightship Inc., the clinical research site organization dedicated to increasing access and choice for sponsors and participants, today announced its collaboration with The Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) as a Global Impact Partner (GIP). As a GIP, Lightship will participate on the GIP Board, working closely with SCRS’ Leadership Council to champion sites within the global research marketplace.
“Sites are the foundation of every clinical trial, and when sites are strong, participants and sponsors benefit,” said Michael Shipton, Chief Business Officer for Lightship. “We are thrilled to collaborate with SCRS as a Global Impact Partner and look forward to advancing site sustainability and enabling trials that are more inclusive, accessible, and effective for everyone involved.”
Through its commitment to making clinical research participation possible for all, Lightship offers a flexible, accessible site model that expands reach and helps bring new therapies to market faster. By meeting participants where they are—in brick-and-mortar clinics, in their own homes, and through mobile and virtual options—Lightship reduces barriers to enrollment while providing sponsors with reliable, high-quality delivery. This approach accelerates enrollment, strengthens retention, and improves representation through a single trusted partner.
As a Global Impact Partner, Lightship will collaborate with SCRS leadership to shape industry best practices, advocate for greater site sustainability, and improve the research experience for both participants and sponsors.
“We are excited to welcome Lightship as a Global Impact Partner,” said Marcus Maleck, Vice President, Global Business Partnerships for SCRS. “Their flexible, patient-centered site model aligns with our mission to strengthen sites and expand access to research. Together, we can advance sustainability, equity, and collaboration across the global research community.”
To learn more about Lightship and how its site network model provides a seamless experience for sponsors and participants, visit www.lightship.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.
About Lightship, Inc.
Lightship, Inc. is a clinical trial site organization committed to making research participation possible for all. We collaborate with biopharmaceutical companies and CROs to design and conduct studies that accelerate the development of new therapies while expanding access and choice. As a tech-agnostic partner, we integrate with sponsors’ preferred platforms and workflows. Our model meets people where they are, supporting participants throughout their clinical trial journey, from initial engagement to study completion. We make participation easy, convenient, and safe through flexible visit options, including in clinics, at home, and on our mobile research units. By transforming the clinical research experience, we aim to shorten study timelines, enhance diversity, improve retention, and ultimately help bring better treatments to market faster. Learn more at www.lightship.com.
About the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS)
The Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) is the leading advocacy organization dedicated to unifying the voice of the global clinical research site community. Representing more than 11,000 research sites in 50+ countries, SCRS facilitates industry collaborations and conversations dedicated to site-focused advocacy, education, mentorship, and connection. SCRS is an active and influential champion for sites in industry initiatives to ensure that the perspective of sites is heard and valued. Learn more and get involved at myscrs.org. Our voice. Our community. Your success.
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