This session will help attendees learn how project management techniques can streamline the clinical study start-up process. Discover essential skills like time management, risk assessment, and effective communication, and explore practical tools for strengthening them. Through interactive activities, attendees will be able to develop a robust project plan, manage resources efficiently, and mitigate risks. Attendees will also be able to enhance their ability to handle complexities and minimize delays, ensuring timely study initiation. This session is ideal for clinical research professionals aiming to improve start-up efficiency, as it will offer practical takeaways, including templates and checklists, to apply immediately to their work.

CEU: 1.00 ACRP

Speakers:

• Tamika Harris, Clinical Operations Manager - Regulatory, Merck

• Jessica Propps, ACRP-CP, Clinical Operations Manager - Regulatory, Merck

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• Applying Project Management Best Practices to Accelerate Study Start-Up Timelines

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Effective patient recruitment and retention are vital for clinical trials and healthcare initiatives. Traditional methods often fail due to a lack of genuine representation and authenticity, leading to underrepresentation of minority groups and skewed research outcomes. To address this, recruitment strategies must prioritize authentic representation by understanding and respecting the cultural, social, and linguistic nuances of different communities. This includes collaborating with community leaders, using culturally sensitive communication, and employing diverse media channels that resonate with target populations. Authentic representation builds trust and fosters inclusion, encouraging participation and maintaining engagement throughout the study. It ensures research findings are more generalizable and reflective of the broader population. Prioritizing genuine representation enhances study validity, improves health outcomes, and promotes equity in medical research. Moving beyond the status quo and adopting inclusive, representative strategies is both a matter of fairness and a scientific necessity for advancing healthcare.

CEU: 1.00 ACRP

Speaker:

• Tania Martin-Mercado, MS, MPH, Chief Executive Officer, Phronetik

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Study & Site Management Journey Sponsor

Connect with your colleagues and 100+ leading-edge organizations and suppliers helping you get better results in clinical research.

Relax and unwind with a beverage and light hors d'oeuvres in the Expo Hall.

Our industry struggles with inefficiencies in conducting clinical trials effectively and on time. While issues like poor communication between sponsors, contract research organizations, and sites, and even excessive reliance on technology, are often highlighted, the core issue lies in human behavior. The natural reluctance of individuals to embrace change (whether driven by fear or disinterest), coupled with leaders' inability to communicate and sustain changes effectively, hampers progress. This session will delve into how clinical research professionals across all roles can enhance their careers and drive industry-wide improvements by mastering change management and fostering acceptance. By learning to navigate and implement change effectively, professionals can significantly contribute to their organizations and the broader clinical research field.

CEU: 1.00 ACRP

Speaker:

• Christine Senn, PhD, CCRC, CPI, FACRP, SVP, Site-Sponsor Innovation, Advarra

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Leadership & Professionalism Journey Sponsor