Local Operating Center / Project Managers Working Group (LOC WG)

Each VAC4EU study involves one organisation who coordinates the study, taking on the role of primary contact for the study requester, as well as carrying the liability and insurance for the study. The LOC also takes responsibility for delivering agreed-upon deliverables in a timely manner, along with agreed-upon standards of quality and transparency. Project Managers and other specialists from these organisations need to be agile, knowledgeable, communicative, and aware of requirements from all involved parties, including VAC4EU, all participating partner organisations, the study requester, and relevant regulatory agencies. 

The LOC WG has contributed extensively to the VAC4EU quality framework, developing standardised processes, study tools, and template documents. In 2023, representatives from the LOC WG presented at the International Conference for Pharmacoepidemiology on the challenges and lessons learned in managing COVID vaccine studies within VAC4EU.