CIS Sponsors

History & Location

Clinical Investigation Specialists, Inc. (CIS), is a robust clinical research center located in the midwest within one hour of driving between Chicago and Milwaukee. Established in 1987, multiple investigators are currently conducting studies in six Illinois locations and one Wisconsin location. CIS aspires to expand its physician staff by tapping into top medical talent with multiple patient populations.

Our Experience & Staff

Our professional staff is sensitive to the needs and concerns of pharmaceutical sponsors. CIS has completed Phase I through Phase IV studies including pharmacokinetic, bioequivalence, and drug interaction studies in healthy, normal, and targeted patient populations. Our physician team includes: board certified internists, family practice physicians, psychiatrists, rheumatologists, dermatologists, and cardiologists. In addition, our clinical staff includes research coordinators, professional nurses, Pharm D's, medical assistants, data coordinators, regulatory document specialists, contract analysts, accounting, marketing, and recruitment staff. All staff members function according to Good Clinical Practice guidelines and 21 CFR. CIS operates with a full repertoire of Standard Operating Procedures. 

CIS consistently meets and exceeds sponsor target enrollment goals. Our clinic is ranked among the top in the nation by leading pharmaceutical companies such as Pfizer, Astra Zeneca, and GSK in respect to patient recruitment. CIS produces quality electronic data coordination with timely query resolution. The patient experience in CIS is superb because our efforts are patient-centric. The CIS team works in harmony to ensure that the patient experience is outstanding. Potential patients are identified by staff with access to our central electronic database which is organized by disease state and ICD-10 coding. This central database includes over 5,500 potential patients. In combination, our central database and affiliate alliance databases provide well over 20,000 patients ready for immediate review. The CIS patient recruitment and retention specialists are fully trained and ready to make the first patient contact and pre-screen potential patients. 

CIS Site Furnishings Include: 

• Electrocardiogram device 
• Emergency medical drugs 
• AED
• Emergency oxygen supply
• Refrigeration devices 
• Off-site x-ray capabilities
• Vital sign monitoring equipment 

Additional Clinic Accommodations Include:

• Secured and alarmed investigational product storage system 
• Secured storage of patient clinical research files and related materials 
• Fully stocked patient exam rooms 
• Staff meeting and conference rooms for accommodating study monitors  

CIS Structure

The work of the following departments produce a rapid response to sponsor timelines: 

• Patient Recruitment & Retention
• Marketing
• Affiliate Relations
• Regulatory & Quality Assurance
• Contracts & Budgets
• Clinical Study Team

It is important to note that acute care centers with emergency departments are located in close proximity to our clinics.

CIS encourages you to obtain more information about our company. We stand ready to help you with quickly enrolling patients in your studies. Please contact Susan Corder, Business Development Coordinator, at:

Email: scorder@cisresearch.com
Phone: 847-599-2492 x103