# MMF Rewind | Building Better Clinical Trials: Study Start-Up, Patients, and Global Data

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Podcast: [Moving Medicine Forward](https://stenobird.com/podcast/moving-medicine-forward-6832193)
Published: 2026-09-02T17:08:37+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moving-medicine-forward/episodes/MMF-Rewind--Building-Better-Clinical-Trials-Study-Start-Up--Patients--and-Global-Data-e3o8d9p
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## Resource

This week, we're revisiting a previous conversation with 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 challenges—and opportunities—behind bringing innovative therapies to patients faster. 01:18 Megan Kamm and Josh Schroeder discuss how their expanded leadership roles have created new opportunities to collaborate across functions and support trial delivery. 03:12 The conversation explores the early decisions that shape trial success, from feasibility planning to selecting the right sites and regions. 04:22 Megan explains how site engagement and thoughtful study design help reduce burden and support successful trial execution. 05:28 Josh and Megan share how project teams, CRAs, and other functions work together to keep studies running smoothly. 06:15 The discussion highlights common challenges during study startup and how proactive planning can reduce delays and enrollment risks. 10:23 Josh and Megan provide examples of how strong collaboration helped accelerate enrollment and deliver data more efficiently. 12:32 Megan discusses how biometrics teams contribute from protocol development through data analysis, helping guide study strategy. 13:32 Josh explains how endpoint priorities and statistical planning influence monitoring strategies throughout a trial. 14:43 The conversation turns to leadership, focusing on training, alignment, and consistent decision-making across global teams. 16:02 Megan and Josh reflect on what sets C…

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