Clinical Trial Supply Chain Management
Biological Sample Shipping Service
Marken provides a globally coordinated, full range, biological sample retrieval and delivery service. This includes the distribution of biopharmaceuticals, such as vaccines, proteins, peptides, hormones and antibodies and distribution of bio-samples and bio-products of human origin, like blood, tissue and other cells.

- Investigator starter packs, either electronic or manual, customized for each protocol, trial and client and translated if applicable.
- Temperature-controlled packaging, including a self-sustained dry ice supply service when required, to meet temperature specifications for biological sample shipments.
- Pre-trial training for investigator sites in local languages to cover printing of airway bills, proper shipment packaging, how to handle dangerous goods and white glove services where specified.
- Marken ensures the temperature stability of each shipment using the latest monitoring and packaging available in the industry.
- Regulatory and customs support to quickly navigate shipments through complex clearance processes.
- Assistance with government agency compliance to handle controlled substances, infectious material, other dangerous goods and radio-labelled materials.
Only Marken delivers the end-to-end capabilities and expert oversight needed to seamlessly guide your program through each stage of the pharmaceutical journey. Our experts and customer service specialists are available to discuss your Biological Sample Shipping requirements. Contact us on +1-800-627-5361 (US) or email info@marken.com
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