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Building Better Clinical Trials: Study Start-Up, Patients, and Global Data
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- Moving Medicine Forward
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- Jul 23, 2026
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- 1401
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Summary
What does it take to set a complex global clinical trial up for success? In this episode of Moving Medicine Forward , we are joined by Megan Kamm, Senior Vice President of Client Delivery, and Josh Schroeder, Vice President of Site & Field Operations, to discuss how strong planning, site partnerships, and cross-functional collaboration drive successful trial execution. From feasibility and study startup to patient centered decision-making, biometrics strategy, and global expansion, they share insights into the operational challenge —and opportunities—behind bringing innovative therapies to patients faster. 01:22 Megan Kamm and Josh Schroeder discuss their expanded leadership roles and growing collaboration across teams. 03:44 Why feasibility, country strategy, and study startup are critical to trial success. 05:07 The importance of site partnerships, patient experience, and reducing operational burden. 06:16 How project managers, CRAs, data managers, and site teams work together to execute complex trials. 07:01 Common startup challenges and strategies for keeping studies on track. 08:13 Managing patient-centered logistics in rare disease and cell & gene therapy programs. 11:15 Real-world examples of strong coordination improving enrollment and accelerating timelines. 13:19 The growing role of biometrics, statistics, and risk-based monitoring in study execution. 15:15 Scaling global teams through consistent training, leadership alignment, and operational excellence. 16:48 What differentiates CTI: collaboration, service, and a deep commitment to patients. 18:59 Looking ahead: AI, technology, startup optimization, and continued global growth. 21:05 Opportunities and challenges of expanding operations in China and the APAC region.