Welcome to Cogent Performance Management

We provide Outsourcing Management Services, Technology, and Consultation to growth companies within the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and Device industries. Cogent operates as an on-demand Sourcing function for our clients, assisting them in selecting and managing outsourced development suppliers which are optimally suited to meet their product development needs.

Our services go beyond expert consulting to offer day-to-day administration and management of suppliers, enhancing the effectiveness of our clients’ development teams by taking on many routine tasks and processes associated with outsourcing.

Our proprietary core Invoice Review & Budget Management Platform provides multiple capabilities in the management of service provider invoices and project budgets, including invoice review, identification of discrepancies, diagnosis of budget variances, and projection of project spend versus budget.

Between our core staff and Associate partners, we offer over 150 years of experience across the spectrum of pre-clinical and clinical development, from both the sponsor and supplier perspectives. Combining this expertise with an on-demand business model allows our clients to benefit from high-level professional outsourcing management without the cost of maintaining dedicated in-house sourcing staff.

Our services cover the majority of Strategic and Administrative Outsourcing functions, including:

• Provider Evaluation – RFI Process
• Provider Selection – RFP Process
• Contract Negotiation
• Budgeting
• Invoice Review & Budget Management
• Performance Metrics
• Audit Services
• Consulting Services