Our Services
We focus on optimizing the administrative and operational aspects of clinical research programs. Our services are designed to enhance the efficiency, structure, and financial sustainability of clinical trials. Whether you’re building a program from the ground up or seeking to refine existing operations, Stygma works alongside you to develop tailored strategies for long-term growth and success.
Our Process
A structured, collaborative approach to build resilient clinical research programs.
Here’s how it works:
Phase 1
Introduction & Assessment of Needs
Evaluate current clinical research structures, challenges, and goals.
Phase 2
Development of Tailored Action Plan
Create a detailed, custom action plan aligned with your organization’s priorities.
Phase 3
Partnered Support for Implementation
Provide implementation support, training, and leadership as needed.
Phase 4
Conclusion & Follow-On Planning
Deliver final plans and offer long-term support for sustainable outcomes.
Throughout:
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
Clear, consistent communication with your leadership and team ensures transparency and alignment at every phase.
Whether you need a targeted solution or a full-scale transformation, we’re here to help.
We tailor our services to match your goals—whether you need support for a specific challenge or a full, end-to-end partnership.
What We Offer
A flexible suite of offerings tailored to meet your organization’s evolving needs.
Program Assessment
& Strategy
Performance analysis, strategic planning, and trial activation optimization
Financial Management & Review
Budgeting, contract process improvement, and tracking
Technology & Business Development
CTMS evaluation, integration, and data systems alignment
Clinical Trial Operations
SOP development, team evaluation, and trial planning
Compliance & Auditing
Audits, regulatory readiness,
and QA training
Staffing & Leadership
Interim leadership, coaching, recruitment, and onboarding
I have had the pleasure of working with Sara Koors (Stygma, Inc) for over 4 years now across multiple engagements related to the administration of clinical trials at the University of California, Irvine. In her initial engagement, Sara introduced a new organizational structure for our centralized clinical trials units following a listening tour and assessment of unit needs. She launched an activation pipeline project that brought down our study activation times by nearly 30%. Later, we engaged Sara again for leadership coaching, a data integrity project, financial analysis and forecasting, and clinical research coordinator utilization. Across these many domains of clinical research, Sara has the detailed knowledge of operations to get in the weeds, while also maintaining a high-level vision of the growth and direction of the unit. Sara is absolutely fabulous to work with: provides candid assessment, builds trust with team members, communicates clearly, and understands what motivates people and how to hold them accountable. She has made a tremendous impact on every project she’s worked on with us and I cannot endorse her highly enough.
Shauna Stark, MS, CCRP
Assistant Dean of Research Operations / Chief of Staff
UCI School of Medicine
