How much does clinical research consulting cost on Kolabtree?

Engagements range from a one-hour consultation to full projects. As a benchmark, a clinical trial design project on Kolabtree cost USD 1,575 and took two weeks. Posting is free.

Can I hire a freelance biostatistician for my clinical trial?

Yes. Kolabtree offers freelance biostatisticians for trial design, randomization, statistical analysis plans, and SPSS, R, and SAS analysis, hired hourly or per project.

Is Kolabtree an alternative to hiring a CRO?

Yes, for discrete tasks such as protocol writing, statistical analysis, and regulatory documents. You pay per deliverable instead of a CRO retainer.

How is confidentiality handled for clinical projects?

A default confidentiality clause and IP protection apply. Confidential posting, restricted visibility, and custom NDAs are available.

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Q: What does a clinical research consultant do?

Advises on clinical trial design, protocol development, biostatistics, sample size calculation, regulatory strategy (FDA and EU MDR), data analysis, and clinical study reports.

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What Does a Clinical Research Consultant Do?

A clinical research consultant advises on the design, execution and analysis of clinical studies on a freelance basis rather than through a full-service CRO. Typical work includes clinical trial design, protocol development, sample size calculation, statistical analysis of trial data, interpretation of results, and preparing findings for publication or regulatory submission. On Kolabtree, clinical research consultants include PhD biostatisticians and epidemiologists from institutions such as the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and the University of Perugia.

How Much Does a Clinical Research Consultant Cost? (2026)

Freelance clinical research consultants on Kolabtree charge USD 50 to 90 per hour. Recent completed fixed-rate projects show the typical range:

Designing a clinical trial for a breast cancer surgeon: USD 1,575, 2 weeks
Designing a statistical study for a public health initiative: USD 800, 1 month
Supporting research for a medical device product launch: USD 2,750, 20 days

Hiring a freelance consultant for a defined task costs a fraction of engaging a CRO, with no minimum contract. Source: completed projects on Kolabtree, 2026.

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