In this interview, I had the pleasure of speaking with Stephen Smith. Stephen has several years of project management experience in the healthcare industry. His experience isn’t limited to clinical project management. Stephen has served as senior program management director where was the glue between R&D, marketing, clinical and manufacturing…
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CTP 013: Become an Outstanding Clinical Researcher with Dr. Jeff Kingsley
In this interview with Dr. Jeffrey Kingsley, we talk about what it takes to start and manage a clinical trial site, the world of site networks, how an investigator can decide whether or not a clinical study is worth their time, volunteering for Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), Food…
CTP 012: Solving Clinical Research Problems Using Technology with Ryan Jones
“Just create output. You don’t start riding a bike until you take both feet off the ground and push off” – Ryan Jones, CEO, Florence Healthcare Technology is disrupting the clinical research industry. Globally sites, sponsors and CROs are adopting technology to manage risks, to stay competitive, to build a…
CTP 011: From Disney to Drugs with Melissa Easy, Founder of DrugDev
“Technology makes our lives easier, but it doesn’t replace people” – Melissa “Liss” Easy The dynamic, engaging Melissa “Liss” Easy is the Founder of clinical operations technology provider DrugDev, which is now part of IQVIA. Early in her career Liss was consulting to a Contract Research Organization and became frustrated…
CTP 010: Effective Clinical Research Sites with Gabriel D’Amico-Mazza
“I enjoy conversations. It takes you somewhere different” – Gabriel D’Amico-Mazza Gabriel is one of the most positive and enthusiastic individuals I know in clinical research. This was one of the main reasons I wanted him to be on this show. He is an expert in business development at a…
CTP 009: Real World Data in Clinical Trials with Manuel Prado
“We’re at the threshold of an astounding period in medical discovery” – Manuel Prado Manuel Prado is an amazing individual who has founded three companies in the clinical space. He spent much of his youth in Peru and worked in investment banking before transitioning into medical transcription and real-world…
CTP 008: Exceptional Clinical Research Insights with Norman Goldfarb
“You don’t ask your lawyer whether you can do something, you ask your lawyer to make it possible for you to do that thing” – Norman Goldfarb In this interview, Norm and I dig deep into the business of clinical research. You’ll hear us talking about what it takes to…
CTP 007: The Future with EMR with Dr. Manfred Stapff
“It is important that you start with the big picture” – Dr. Manfred Stapff This is episode Dr. Manfred Stapff, Chief Medical Officer at TriNetX shares with us the use and application of real-world data in clinical trial. Manfred Stapff is a physician and board-certified clinical pharmacologist with an extensive…
CTP 006: Journey from Engineer to Clinical Director with Robin Eckert
“You have to forgive yourself and not expect perfection” – Robin Eckert In this episode, I had the privilege to talk to Robin Eckert. Robin is an engineer by training who later transitioned into clinical safety and clinical trial management. She is a very accomplished individual who has led complex…
CTP 005: Health Economics and Outcomes Research with James Hasegawa
“Don’t be afraid to try new things” – James Hasegawa This is a special episode in Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) with James Hasegawa. James is a director at Abbott and is responsible for HEOR projects. In this episode, James shares insights on how healthcare reimbursement works as it…