Jimmy Bechtel serves as the Chief Site Success Officer at the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS), where he brings a rare blend of site-level experience and sponsor-side insight to the organization. His career began at the site level as a data specialist, patient recruiter, and operations manager, giving him firsthand knowledge of the daily challenges research sites face. He later transitioned to the sponsor side, managing innovation projects and championing more collaborative, site-friendly approaches within a major pharmaceutical company.
This unique perspective now fuels his leadership role at SCRS, where he shapes the organization’s strategic direction across membership growth, education, and industry partnerships. Mr. Bechtel leads key initiatives, including the Site Advocacy Group (SAG) program and Global Impact Partner (GIP) collaborations. A frequent speaker and respected voice at industry events, he works to elevate the role of research sites by fostering stronger relationships with sponsors, regulators, and policymakers, driving forward solutions that make clinical research more efficient and site-focused.
