Breakout Sessions I
Communication: A Two-Way Street
Effective communication is a cornerstone of research success and key to building lasting partnerships. Join us for a session focused on enhancing communication between research sites and industry stakeholders. Beginning with an exploration of common communication barriers, we’ll then discuss practical strategies to improve communication channels. Learn how to implement these effective communication strategies in your business and optimize research collaboration.
How To Run A Profitable Site
Focus on the essentials of running a financially sustainable research site. This session will cover smart decision-making, cost control, and adapting to current economic challenges like inflation. Learn effective strategies for reducing fixed costs, optimizing site operations, and managing a profitable portfolio in today’s dynamic environment.
Impact Of Technology On Trial Efficiency
While technology offers the promise of efficiency, its benefits don’t always reach all stakeholders as expected. Discover the challenges faced by sites when sponsor or CRO-driven efficiencies don’t align with on-the-ground realities. Hear success stories where technology integration has led to tangible improvements, and explore how these insights can inform collaborative solutions to enhance trial performance.
Inclusive Recruitment: Lessons Learned & The Way Forward
The industry is making a concerted effort to champion more diverse and representative clinical trials. This session is dedicated to unveiling the lessons learned so far and charting the path forward. Expert panelists will share their insights and experience with inclusive participant engagement, enrollment, and retention. Learn successful strategies utilized throughout the entire research process, from designing protocols to recruiting and keeping participants engaged.
Internal Site Regulatory Process Management
Explore the intricate landscape of regulatory challenges at the site level. This session will delve into the escalating administrative time demands on staff, a critical issue often overlooked in budgetary considerations. Attendees will gain valuable insights into effectively keeping all team members informed about regulatory changes, navigating the impact of these burdens on revenue production, and strategizing to enhance overall site efficiency. Join us for a comprehensive exploration of practical solutions to address the complex regulatory landscape faced by clinical research sites.
Optimize Your Staffing Model
Discover strategies for flexible site operations focused on maximizing staff strengths and eliminating ambiguous roles. Learn how to tailor staff training and responsibilities for greater efficiency and discuss approaches to modernize start-up processes with sponsors and CROs.
Scouting Talent & Onboarding Coordinators
Quality clinical research coordinators (CRCs) are critical to a successful clinical trial, playing a key role in day-to-day study conduct and management. In this session, discuss strategies for sourcing top-tier CRC talent and implementing robust onboarding processes. Learn best practices for recruiting, onboarding, and compensating these essential team members.
Setting Realistic Screen Failure Expectations
Screen failures are often underfunded and unrealistic, resulting in a waste of site and patient time. This session will delve into how to minimize screen failures by understanding the applicable components of the protocol better, discuss effective prescreening strategies, and discuss how to set realistic budget and screen failure rates for more effective relationships.
To Sell Or Not To Sell?
Sites are often encouraged to sell to larger networks or alternative models, but should they? This session will cover key considerations sites need to know when deciding to sell or remain independent. Whether you’re considering selling to larger networks or alternative models, we’ll explore the best approaches to secure the highest value for your site and ensure a smooth transition for all parties involved.
Winning Business Development: Finding The Right Studies
Uncover strategies for finding and securing the right studies for your site. This session offers insights on navigating study opportunities and techniques to stand out during feasibility assessments, enhancing your site’s attractiveness to sponsors and CROs.