Shanghai Clinical Research Center (SCRC) operates as a 3rd-party full-service assessment and resource center to facilitate drug development. SCRC is developing a core resource platform with coverage of clinical research sites throughout China. A fully equipped central laboratory with GLP capabilities, a state-of-the-art data management and a bio-statistics system position SCRC as a leader in drug development services in China. Founded under the collaborative framework of the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Shanghai Municipality in 2008, SCRC endeavors to be a pioneer in the globalization of drug development in China by provision of the link necessary between pharmaceutical companies and hospitals.