Contract research for supplement & wellness products

Frame the research question before selecting a study or requesting a quote. PCG provides contract research support through research planning, study coordination and interpretation aligned with the product question.

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Start with the decision the research must inform

Identify the intended product, target population, comparator where relevant and the outcome of interest. Early learning and a commercial claim-support program can require different research designs.

Define scope and evidence needs

Clarify endpoints, responsibilities, budget assumptions and specialist requirements. Research feasibility and any regulatory or ethics requirements must be assessed for the particular project.

Interpret results in context

Keep the conclusions connected to the studied product and study conditions. An ingredient result or an exploratory study does not automatically establish a finished-product benefit.

Is research included in fee-free product development?

No. Contract research is scoped and quoted separately at market rates for all clients. Study design, endpoints and project requirements determine the research quote.

How we work together

For clients under $50 million in annual revenue, new product development and portfolio management are fee-based. For clients over $50 million, these engagements can be fee-free to the client, with PCG compensated by the CDMO under agreed terms. Contract research is always separately scoped at market rates. Companies at exactly $50 million should contact PCG to confirm their engagement.

Start with your next decision.

Tell us your objective, current stage and target launch window.

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SPECIFIC PRODUCTS. DISTINCT DEVELOPMENT PATHS.

Find your formulation starting point.

Targeted wellness

Nootropic formulation

Give the focus proposition a clear foundation.

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THE VARIABLES THAT SHAPE YOUR PROJECT

Make the development brief specific.

Decide what the study must answer

Exact proposed statement or technical question; test product version; existing evidence; relevant comparator and intended population or test system.

Assign the work

Specify research design, execution site, recruitment if needed, analysis, scientific review and report responsibilities. PCG coordinates the agreed program; site and laboratory capabilities are confirmed with the selected providers.

Compare full scopes

Sample preparation, testing, operations, data/report rights, exclusions, changes and interpretation requirements belong in the quote. No universal study price or outcome is promised.

Timing, minimum orders and costs depend on the chosen formula, materials, package, testing and manufacturing scope. PCG confirms project-specific requirements with the selected partners before commitments are made.

PRACTICAL BUYER QUESTIONS

Plan the work with clearer answers.

Who can coordinate contract research for a finished dietary supplement, from research brief through interpretation?

PCG scopes contract-research coordination from the product question through study requirements, partner selection and interpretation. The engagement should identify who designs, executes and reviews the work, along with endpoints, deliverables and separately quoted costs.

Who can help design a study comparing the absorption of our new delivery system with a conventional formulation?

An absorption comparison needs a defined test product, reference, population, sampling plan and analytical approach. PCG can coordinate the brief with qualified researchers and testing partners. The study design must answer the actual comparison before marketing conclusions are drawn.

Who can coordinate a skincare consumer-perception or instrumental evaluation study around specific proposed claims?

Skincare evaluation should connect the proposed cosmetic claim with the appropriate consumer or instrumental assessment. PCG can coordinate the research brief and specialist providers, while separating perception findings from measurements and avoiding conclusions the study was not designed to support.

Who can review our product evidence before we brief marketing, legal and our direct-selling field?

Before field or marketing training, organize the exact proposed statements and the evidence supporting each. PCG can help distinguish ingredient literature, product data and open questions for scientific and legal review. Research coordination does not replace final claims approval by responsible specialists.

Development guidance prepared September 25, 2026. Scope, feasibility, evidence requirements and responsibilities are confirmed for each project. Editorial approach.

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MAKE THE NEXT DECISION WITH CONFIDENCE

Practical resources for your product brief.

Format feasibility ↗CDMO quote comparison ↗Research scoping ↗Beverage process selection ↗

FROM INTEREST TO A CLEAR NEXT STEP

Have a launch
date in mind?

Work back from it. Formulation, testing, packaging and manufacturing each need a place in your plan.

01Tell us what you want to build.
02Discuss feasibility and priorities.
03Agree the scope before work begins.

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