Selecting High-Performing Research Partners
Tekton’s investigator and site selection process goes beyond checking CVs and credentials. Every potential PI is evaluated through a multilayer review designed to identify partners who will drive high-quality research performance.
Our vetting criteria
- Clinical expertise + on-paper qualifications (board certifications, licensure, prior research experience)
- Authentic interest and motivation for clinical research—assessed through direct conversations with Tekton leadership
- Patient database strength, diversity, and relevance to therapeutic areas
- Reputation and trust within the local community
- Operational readiness signals, such as staff capacity, facility suitability, and willingness to adopt Tekton SOPs
- Alignment with Tekton’s values—integrity, teamwork, respect for participants, and commitment to quality
Developing New Investigators the Right Way
To ensure long-term success and consistency across the network, Tekton routinely:
- Identifies “naïve” PIs with strong potential and brings them in as Sub-Investigators under an experienced PI
- Gradually transitions qualified Sub-Is into independent PIs once they demonstrate proficiency and readiness
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- Provides hands-on, study-by-study mentorship, giving developing investigators direct exposure to:
- Enrollment workflows
- Informed consent conversations
- Source documentation and data capture
- Sponsor expectations
- Regulatory compliance
- Provides hands-on, study-by-study mentorship, giving developing investigators direct exposure to:
Structured PI Training: Required Before a PI Can Lead a Study
Every Tekton PI completes a robust set of required onboarding courses, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance at every site.
These modules must be completed and passed before a PI is ever assigned to a study, reinforcing Tekton’s commitment to high-quality, inspection-ready research.
Onboarding courses
- Preparation & Conduct of Audits & Inspections
- Business Continuity & Emergency Response
- Protection of Participant Confidentiality
- Quality Assurance & Control
- Laboratory Management
- Adverse Events Management
- Electronic Signatures Management
- SOP Management
- Research Staff Qualifications & Training
- Essential & Controlled Document Management
- Study Archiving & Retention
- PI Responsibilities & Delegation
- Informed Consent & Assent
- Protocol Deviation Management
- Management of Investigational Products
Key elements of our ongoing support framework include:
Mentorship From Experienced PIs & KOLs
Senior investigators and nationally recognized Key Opinion Leaders provide guidance on study execution, protocol nuances, patient management, and complex clinical decision-making.
Monthly Network-Wide PI Calls
A standing touchpoint focused on operational updates, emerging issues, best practices, recruitment performance, quality reminders, and shared learnings across sites.
Quarterly Therapeutic Area–Aligned Calls
Refresher courses, updated SOP modules, and on-demand educational content keep investigators aligned with current regulations, sponsor expectations, and internal quality standards.
Ongoing Access to Tekton Training Resources
Refresher courses, updated SOP modules, and on-demand educational content keep investigators aligned with current regulations, sponsor expectations, and internal quality standards.
Culture of Continuous Improvement
Transparent communication, open Q&A forums, and cross-site collaboration ensure that successful processes, lessons learned, and innovative approaches are quickly disseminated across the network.
The Result
A network of investigators who are:
- Highly qualified
- Properly trained
- Aligned with Tekton’s operational standards
- Equipped to start studies quickly
- Positioned for consistent, high-performing enrollment and data quality