Think Ophthalmology. Think Ora.
The world’s leading, full-service ophthalmic research organization
For over 40 years, Ora has been on the leading edge of ophthalmic product development. We have a track record for accelerating development timelines and have helped our clients garner 47 product approvals. Let’s work together to move your program forward.
Who We Are
Ora was founded on a dedication to advancements and innovations in ophthalmology. For over 40 years, we have been on the cutting edge of ophthalmic product development.
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Some of Our Clients
Executive Team
Jeanne Hecht
Chief Executive Officer
Jim Golando
Chief Operating Officer
Pia Olson
Chief Human Resources Officer
Naz Haji
Chief Digital Officer
Andrew Warner
Corporate Counsel
Sally Tucker
Head of EU Operations
Jack Crowley
Chief Financial Officer
Global Presence
Local teams around the world with the experience you need for
successful product development
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Comprehensive support
Offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia
International experts are there to help throughout the entire product development lifecycle
Ora team members in over 15 countries
Ophthalmology is Our Only Focus and Priority
Ophthalmology is Our Only Focus and Priority
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Anterior Segment
Extensive experience supporting our customers across various indications
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Posterior Segment
Industry leader in IRDs, Wet/Dry
AMD, and Glaucoma
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Anterior Segment
Extensive experience supporting our customers across various indications
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Recent Global Ophthalmic Experience
Indications
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Blepharitis
Conjunctival Redness
Device
Refractive (Hyperopia/ Myopia/Presbyopia)
Dry Eye
Retina – DME
Glaucoma
Retina – PDR, RP, RVO, LCA
Ocular Allergy
Uveitis
Retina – AMD
Viral Conjunctivitis
Cataract Surgery (post-op inflammation/pain)
Sites
42
Site Locations
US
Enrolled Subjects
1438
Phases
0,2,3
Early Engagement Support
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Preclinical Services
Preclinical Services
Milestone data to make important decisions in the early stages of product development
Compound identification for ophthalmic utility
Ophthalmic formulation guidance
PK, ocular irritation (safety studies)
Animal efficacy models spanning a wide range of
ophthalmic diseases
Customized study design, depending on compound,
indication and MOA
Development and management of GLP toxicology
programs to support regulatory filings
Investing in Novel Endpoints
Innovating to bring advanced solutions to customers and patients
Ora CAE® Dry Eye Challenge
Ora-CAC Allergen Model & Allergen BioCube Allergy Chamber
Ora-VNC™ Mobility Courses
Ora-VNC™ Mobility Courses
Dry AMD
Endpoints
EyeCup™ Smartphone Device
Mobile units that create environment where the ocular surface is stressed to react to humidity, temperature, airflow and visual tasking
Provide endpoints that demonstrate change with intervention
Identify and enroll the appropriate patient population
OraNet™ Exclusive Site Network
Accelerate study start-up and patient recruitment
OraNet™ expands access to the pool of qualified ophthalmology specialists available to conduct clinical trials
Access established networks of patients to find the right population for your study
OraNet™ exclusive partnerships enable higher enrollment with customized recruiting plans
OraNet™ exclusive partnerships enable higher enrollment with customized recruiting plans
Extensive prescreening
of practice patients.
Support site chart review for newly diagnosed patients
Block Enrollment Strategy
Unparalleled access to ophthalmic patients
Pre-schedule
patients
Enroll more
patients per site
Reduced data
variability
accelerate your
timelines
Minimize variability of data and get insights into how and when enrollment numbers will be met – before your study even starts
Clinical Services
Clinical Trial Operations
Monitoring
Biostatistics & Data Management
Additional Services
Empowering Real-Time Management and Reporting/Metrics
96
%
Study start-up
Conduct
Systems
Track study start-up using key milestones available to you
Key process steps
IRB submission complete
First study site initiated
IP release approval
Key data
Greenlight process
Site feasibility, selection, and negotiation/
administration of contracts
Tailored Medical and Clinical Monitoring Approaches
Clinical Trial Operations
Monitoring
Biostatistics & Data Management
Additional Services
Expert Clinical Data Services
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EDC & DATA MANAGEMENT
Upholding the highest standards of data quality, integrity, and security
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BIOSTATISTICS
Experts in designing and analyzing ophthalmic clinical trials
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IRT
Interactive Response Technology (IRT) solutions for complex study needs
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