About us

We’ve spent over 20 years raising the bar on clinical research and powering progress in life-saving medicine and devices. Our philosophy centers on simplicity, flexibility, and a people-first approach.

Our mission is simple: to make complex clinical research faster, easier, and more human. We know that no trial is the same, which is why Prelude will never force you into one-size-fits-all study builds. Our highly configurable platform is designed to be flexible and easy to use so you can run smarter trials that power real-world progress.

Our Values

Positivity

We exude optimism and positive energy — in good times and especially in tough ones.

Transparency

We communicate positive and constructive feedback clearly and directly to move fast and eliminate confusion.

Adaptability

We embrace change as we grow, iterating quickly and staying aligned on what matters.

Teamwork

We show up for each other, jumping in wherever we’re needed to move the mission forward.

Ownership

We take initiative, own outcomes from start to finish, hold ourselves to the highest standards, deliver on time, and treat every challenge as an opportunity to rise with full accountability.

Our story

Prelude began with a simple mission: make clinical trial technology easier to use and more adaptable to real-world research. Today, we support studies of all sizes with a platform trusted by sponsors, CROs, and academic teams globally.