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We handle research administration. You advance discovery. video player ready
We handle research administration. You advance discovery.
Huron Research Office is a managed services provider that helps institutions activate studies faster and strengthen pre- and post-award grant administration without sacrificing quality or compliance.
Enabling smarter, more scalable research programs
Wherever you are on your journey, we combine experienced research operations professionals, proven operating models, and continuous improvement to remove bottlenecks, increase throughput, and provide the consistency and transparency needed to scale a high-performing research enterprise.
Huron Research Office helps research institutions reduce administrative burden, improve compliance, and accelerate impact, so you can stay focused on your mission.
Accelerate time to activation
We remove the bottlenecks between handoff and study start-up, so sites are enrollment ready faster. By streamlining every step, you spend less time waiting and more time enrolling patients.
Pre- and post-award execution with no gaps
We strengthen every stage of the award life cycle. From proposal development through closeout, we build the operational backbone that keeps your awards on track and in compliance.
Strengthen compliance
Shift the regulatory complexity to us. We design and implement the systems and oversight that keep your research operations compliant by default, so audits become a confirmation of your strength, not a source of risk.
Scale support to match your evolving portfolio
Research doesn't grow on a predictable timeline. Our model scales with you, ramping support up or down as your portfolio evolves, without the lag of recruiting, onboarding, or restructuring.
Drive efficiency
We transform overstretched research administration teams into high-performing operations. By bringing proven workflows, smart technology, and disciplined execution, we give your team the infrastructure they need, so they can focus on what matters most: advancing research.
Measure success with data-driven insights
Our analytics and reporting give you a clear view of cycle times, bottlenecks, and performance trends across your entire portfolio — so you know exactly where to focus. With real-time visibility into your research operations, you can make evidence-based decisions that drive results.
An added bonus: Huron Research Suite video player ready
An added bonus: Huron Research Suite
Huron Research Office utilizes the all-new Huron Research Suite to overcome today’s challenges and prepare your institution for tomorrow’s research landscape.
Our all-in-one research administration software is an integral component of all Huron Research Office solutions.
We don’t use off-the-shelf technology. Our proprietary workflow tool supports grant agreements, IRB management, and other critical areas with specialized technology built by researchers for researchers.
Experienced teams, supported by best-fit technology
Our approach pairs highly experienced teams with proven technology solutions across the research administration life cycle, from pre- and post-award activities to ongoing compliance and clinical trials. Depending on the stage, we apply a mix of bespoke digital tools, including innovative AI solutions and our proprietary Huron Research Suite, to simplify complex processes, increase efficiency, strengthen accountability, and more.
Nate Haines
Managing Director
,Research
Nate has more than 20 years of experience working with higher education and healthcare organizations. He specializes in sponsored and clinical research administration and has worked with more than 50 clients including research universities, academic medical centers, children’s hospitals, and other research-intensive organizations.
Sharif Fakhr
Managing Director
Sharif Fakhr has more than 15 years of experience in finance, business development, strategy, and operations. He has led hospitals, academic medical centers, health systems, and biotech and pharmaceutical companies through transformation in finance, operations, research administration, business development, process improvement, and strategy. His expertise helps organizations manage financial and operational risks for stability and growth.
