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Education & Resources

The SAFER Alliance partners with the Foundation for Advancing Clinical Trial Science (FACTS) to provide high-quality education, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for clinical research professionals across our network.
Through this partnership, SAFER Alliance members gain access to:
  • Online and hybrid training programs led by experienced clinical research professionals, focused on regulatory excellence, operational efficiency, and innovative approaches to trial design and execution
  • Mentorship from senior leadership, C-suite, and retiring industry experts, offering real-world insight, guidance, and leadership development
  • Interactive learning opportunities, including Lunch & Learn sessions and Ask-Me-Anything forums that connect members directly with subject matter experts
FACTS programs are designed to strengthen workforce capability, accelerate professional growth, and bring practical, didactic, experience-driven knowledge into everyday clinical research operations.
Together, SAFER Alliance and FACTS ensure that education and mentorship are directly connected to real-world practice—supporting stronger teams, more efficient trials, and improved research outcomes.
Clinical Trial Research
FACTS and the SAFER Alliance operate within a shared ecosystem that connects learning, practice, and innovation:
  • Developing the Workforce
    FACTS prepares clinical research professionals through education, mentorship, and applied learning. These professionals contribute to stronger, more capable research environments, including SAFER Alliance sites.
  • Translating Knowledge into Practice
    Insights from experienced clinical research professionals are captured through FACTS mentorship programs and applied in real-world settings across the SAFER Alliance network.
  • Driving Innovation
    Operational challenges identified in clinical trial environments inform FACTS-led research and innovation efforts, resulting in practical solutions that improve efficiency, quality, and outcomes.

Independence and Alignment

FACTS operates as an independent nonprofit organization with its own governance and mission. Its work is designed to benefit the broader clinical research community, while its partnership with the SAFER Alliance provides a real-world environment to apply, test, and scale solutions.
The SAFER Alliance supports the mission of FACTS through a commitment of 10% of net revenue, helping to sustain education, mentorship, and innovation initiatives.