--- title: "Phase I / Early Phase - Avance Clinical" description: "Avance Clinical’s ClinicReady is the surrogate or outsourced drug development team for preclinical biotechs." canonical: "https://www.avancecro.com/cro/phase-i-early-phase/" generated: "2026-09-04T14:57:11+00:00" --- - [ClinicReady](https://www.avancecro.com/cro/preclinical-clinicready/) - [Phase I / Early Phase](https://www.avancecro.com/cro/phase-i-early-phase/) - [Phase II / Late Phase](https://www.avancecro.com/cro/phase-ii-late-phase/) # Rapid start-up for **[Early Phase](https://www.avancecro.com/cro/phase-i-early-phase/) biotechs** The biotech drug development journey with Avance Clinical starts with robust early phase clinical foundations. Avance Clinical’s ClinicReady is the surrogate or outsourced drug development team for preclinical biotechs. The ClinicReady scientific and regulatory affairs process supports demonstration of safety and preliminary clinical Proof of Concept (POC) and lays the vital clinical foundations that ensures seamless transition into phase one and beyond. Our experienced team of professionals navigate biotechs through study design, protocol development, and regulatory requirements. From [Phase I](https://www.avancecro.com/cro/phase-i-early-phase/) studies involving healthy volunteers or hybrid studies, to Phase II trials assessing initial efficacy in patient populations, the team plans around the specific needs and objectives of each trial and implements the most robust clinical processes. Our partnership relationships with leading labs and Phase 1 units means [Early Phase](https://www.avancecro.com/cro/phase-i-early-phase/) studies are seamlessly and rapidly implemented. Learn more [Request a proposal](https://www.avancecro.com/request-a-proposal/) ![](https://www.avancecro.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Scientists-working-in-the-laboratory-aspect-ratio-1600-975-916x916.jpg) ## DISCUss your trial with our **scientific experts** Contact us for a confidential discussion [Contact us](https://www.avancecro.com/contact-us/) ## OUR **[Early Phase](https://www.avancecro.com/cro/phase-i-early-phase/)**CLINICAL TRIAL EXPERTISE [Request a proposal](https://www.avancecro.com/request-a-proposal/) ### The ClinicReady team of experts Start the early phase with your surrogate drug development team ### Proven site network Avance Clinical has a powerful network of proven PIs and clinical sites ### World-class data Avance Clinical data is accepted by all the major regulatory authorities including the FDA and EMA. ### Phase 1 Units network Avance Clinical offers a proven network of world-class Phase 1 Units ### No IND required In Australia our biotech clients start their Phase I without having to wait for an IND, saving up to a year in regulatory processing times and considerable costs. ### 5-6 week start-up With the Site Initiation Visit (SIV) and Study Start achieved in 5 – 6 weeks it enables you to get access to clinical data quickly and gain that critical Go/No Go information on your product faster than anywhere else in the world. ### Up to 43.5 % rebate Biotechs can save 43.5% with the Australian Government’s attractive rebate to support clinical trials in Australia ### Avance Clinical Strengthens Global Oncology Offering with Acquisition of U.S-Based LumaBridge Avance Clinical today announced the acquisition of LumaBridge, a specialized U.S.-based clinical CRO with deep expertise in oncology trials. [Learn more](https://www.avancecro.com/news/avance-clinical-strengthens-global-oncology-offering-with-acquisition-of-u-s-based-lumabridge/) ![Avance Clinical Strengthens Global Oncology Offering with Acquisition of U.S-Based LumaBridge](https://www.avancecro.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/placeholder-01-1000x1000.jpg) ### Avance Clinical Launches Dedicated Center of Excellence to Accelerate Early Phase Biotech Trials Avance Clinical today announced the launch of its dedicated Early Phase Center of Excellence for Biotechs [Learn more](https://www.avancecro.com/news/avance-clinical-launches-dedicated-center-of-excellence-to-accelerate-early-phase-biotech-trials/) ![Avance Clinical Launches Dedicated Center of Excellence to Accelerate Early Phase Biotech Trials](https://www.avancecro.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Early-Phase-Center-of-Excellence-2-aspect-ratio-40-27-1000x1000.jpg) ### Avance Clinical Unveils Dedicated CNS Center of Excellence for Expert Clinical Trial Services in Neuroscience Avance Clinical announced the launch of its Center of Excellence dedicated to central nervous system (CNS) disorders. [Learn more](https://www.avancecro.com/news/avance-clinical-unveils-dedicated-cns-center-of-excellence-for-expert-clinical-trial-services-in-neuroscience/) ![Avance Clinical Unveils Dedicated CNS Center of Excellence for Expert Clinical Trial Services in Neuroscience](https://www.avancecro.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/CNS-Neurons-pink-aspect-ratio-40-27-1000x1000.png) ### Avance Clinical Accelerates Time to Pivotal Milestones for More Than 700 Emerging Biotechs Avance Clinical has now guided 710 emerging biotechs through critical clinical trial inflection points. [Learn more](https://www.avancecro.com/news/avance-clinical-accelerates-time-to-pivotal-milestones-for-more-than-700-emerging-biotechs/) ![Avance Clinical Accelerates Time to Pivotal Milestones for More Than 700 Emerging Biotechs](https://www.avancecro.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Biotech-general-image-aspect-ratio-40-27-1-600x600.png) ### Avance Clinical Launches Renal and Cardiometabolic Center of Excellence to Optimize Patient Recruitment to Elevate Study Success Avance Clinical, a partner for biotechs providing global contract research organization services, has announced the launch of the Renal & Cardiometabolic Center of Excellence. [Learn more](https://www.avancecro.com/news/avance-clinical-launches-renal-and-cardiometabolic-center-of-excellence-to-optimize-patient-recruitment-to-elevate-study-success/) ![Avance Clinical Launches Renal and Cardiometabolic Center of Excellence to Optimize Patient Recruitment to Elevate Study Success](https://www.avancecro.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Kidney-Image-aspect-ratio-40-27-1000x1000.jpg) ### BIO International Convention 2026 22 – 25 June 2026 We’re excited to announce that Avance Clinical will be exhibiting at the 2026 BIO International Convention in San Diego (June 22–25, 2026) - the must-attend global gathering for the biotech industry. [Learn more](https://www.avancecro.com/events/see-you-in-san-diego-visit-avance-clinical-at-the-bio-international-convention/) ![BIO International Convention 2026](https://www.avancecro.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/San-Diego-BIO-International-June-22-25-2026-1-aspect-ratio-40-27-1000x1000.png) ### Avance Clinical Appoints Liahna Toy to Lead Global Early Phase Center of Excellence Avance Clinical, a global full-service CRO headquartered in Australia dedicated to servicing biotech, announces the appointment of Liahna Toy as Senior Vice President & Head of Early Phase Center of Excellence, reinforcing the company’s strategic focus on accelerating high-quality early-phase trials for emerging biotech sponsors. [Learn more](https://www.avancecro.com/news/avance-clinical-appoints-liahna-toy-to-lead-global-early-phase-center-of-excellence/) ![Avance Clinical Appoints Liahna Toy to Lead Global Early Phase Center of Excellence](https://www.avancecro.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Liahna-Toy_104-aspect-ratio-40-27-800x800.jpg) ### Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 Global Company of the Year Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Avance Clinical has been awarded the 2026 Global Company of the Year Recognition in the biotechnology contract research organization (CRO) industry for its outstanding achievements in innovation, strategy execution, and customer impact. [Learn more](https://www.avancecro.com/news/frost-sullivans-2026-global-company-of-the-year/) ![Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 Global Company of the Year](https://www.avancecro.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Avance-Clinical-BPR-Logo-2-1000x1000.png) ## WHY BIOTECHS CHOOSE **AVANCE CLINICAL** More than three decades of deep clinical research management experience, Avance Clinical is the largest specialist Australian and US CRO delivering quality clinical trials in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and North America for international biotechs. ### UP TO 43.5% REBATE ### 5-6 Wks START-UP TIME ### 100% CAPABILITIES ### FDA COMPLIANT RESEARCH [View our case studies](https://www.avancecro.com/case-studies/)