Enhancing Site Network Collaboration & Success with Global Sponsors
*Business Development
Drawing from real-world examples and case studies, this session will focus on European site networks and their experiences in fostering productive partnerships with sponsors. We will discuss global versus local trial approaches that have led to successful partnerships between site networks and industry partners.
FACILITATOR
Helena Sigal, MD, Founder and Owner, SIGAL SMS, Germany
PANELISTS
Christina Mueller, PhD, Strategic Account Lead Director, Johnson & Johnson, Belgium
Maria Noskovicova, MD, PhD, Director of Clinical Operations, Pfizer, Slovakia
Joana Costa Salgueiro, PharmD, Clinical Research Manager, MSD, Portugal
Exploring Practical Examples Of Decentralized Elements
*Site Operations
DCTs are revolutionizing clinical trials. Yet decentralized elements, such as remote monitoring, patient-centric trial designs, and virtual site visits, still pose challenges. Discover innovative strategies and opportunities for managing trials with decentralized components.
FACILITATOR
Piotr Sawicki, MS, Head of Sites Working Group, Polish GCP Association, Poland
PANELISTS
Kerry Leyden, Commercial Director of Site and Patient Services, MRN, UK
Hilde Vanaken, PhD, Eng. MsC, Head European Forum GCP eConsent Initiative, Head TCS Industry Leaders Life Sciences & Healthcare, EFGCP, TCS, Belgium
Yan Yianniakou, Clinical Director, NIHR Patient Recruitment Centre, UK
Country Comparison of Trial Regulations: Learning From Each Other
*Legal & Regulatory
Europe has a variety of regulations shaping the landscape of clinical trials across different nations. This session will look into the country-by-country nuances as we learn from one another’s experiences. Discover the exceptional strategies that thrive in specific regions and, in particular, examine how the regulations of esteemed bodies like the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) impact other European countries.
FACILITATOR
Ângela Maria da Silva Papa, PharmD, MSc, Director, PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, Portugal
PANELISTS
Helen Beaumont, Clinical Research Coordinator, AICIB, Portugal
Herve Blanchard, MD, MBA, Senior Director of Clinical Site Operations, Pfizer, France & Belgium
Agnieszka Ryniec, MBA, EMBA Director of Clinical Trials Development Center, Medical Research Agency, Poland
Simon Taylor, BSc, Principal KOL & European Strategy Lead, Florence Healthcare, UK
Are Your Payments On Time? Getting What You Earned
*Finance
Fair and timely compensation for your site’s valuable work ultimately enhances efficiency, trust, and collaboration between industry partners. Empower your site with actionable solutions to optimize payment processes and ensure you receive what you’ve rightfully earned.
FACILITATOR
Steve Satek, MBA, Chief Commercial Officer, Flourish Research, USA
PANELISTS
Sevtap Rowlands, Director of Clinical Operations, 4 MCS, UK
Joshua Shifflett, Executive, Director, Finance (Head of Investigator Payments), Parexel, USA
Jon Tack, Vice President, Product Management, Advarra, USA
Building Workforce Resilience in an Ever-Changing Environment
*HR
Discover essential strategies to empower your clinical research teams to thrive amidst dynamic industry shifts, including change management, effective teamwork, and global perspectives. Gain valuable insights from experts who have successfully navigated uncertainty and fostered resilience in their teams, ensuring a robust and adaptable clinical research workforce for the future.
FACILITATOR
Karen McIntyre, MSc Clinical Trials, VP, Global Alliances, Parexel, Scotland
PANELISTS
Colette Donaghy, BA Hons, MSc, RGN, Quality Accreditation Manger, IAOCR, UK
Janusz Kabata, MD, PhD, MBA, CEO, GP4research, Poland
Jeffrey Kingsley, DO, MBA, CPI, CEO and Board Member, Centricity Research, USA