Our Core Values and Principles

Our Core Values

At the Stanford Center for Clinical Research (SCCR) we are deeply committed to fostering our core values through a culture of excellence and collaboration. We prioritize respect and integrity in all interactions, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued, which promotes equity and inclusion across our diverse community. By encouraging initiative and innovation, we empower our team members to pursue excellence while maintaining a focus on efficiency and safety. We believe that a harmonious balance between work and life enhances our collective well-being, and we celebrate the joy of collaboration, making our workplace not only productive but also enjoyable. Together, we strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our mission of advancing impactful clinical research through education and quality operations.

Our Principles

People

We put people first

  • Value participants and communities as partners
  • Create exceptional participant experiences
  • Recruit, train and invest in the best clinical research staff in the world
  • Collaborate with Stanford research groups, industry, government and foundation

Operational Excellence

We prioritize quality and efficiency

  • Develop robust infrastructure
  • Lead compliance-focused teams
  • Adopt lean systems approach
  • Utilize digitally-driven solutions

Evidence

We are driven by evidence

  • Conduct evidence-based operations
  • Generate data for impactful science
  • Develop and track metrics
  • Evaluate digital health technologies