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Optimizing Stakeholder Engagement for Timely Completion of Clinical Trials with Kimberly Guedes
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- Dec 16, 2025
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Optimising Stakeholder Engagement: Clinical Trial Outsourcing, CRO Selection, and Delivery Best Practices with Kimberly Guedes Discover actionable strategies to align incentives, clarify roles, and streamline communication for faster, more predictable clinical trial delivery—essential listening for anyone involved in clinical trial outsourcing, CRO selection, or operational leadership. Guest Kimberly Guedes Vice President, Clinical Operations, Intensity Therapeutics 30+ years’ experience in global drug development across preclinical to Phase IV studies Leader in process improvement, vendor management, and clinical operations strategy LinkedIn Episode Overview Recorded live at a Clinical Outsourcing Group (COG) Bay Area event and introduced by David Jones, this episode features Kimberly Guedes, VP Clinical Operations at Intensity Therapeutics. In her keynote, Kimberly addresses the operational realities and leadership challenges of optimising stakeholder engagement in clinical trial delivery. The session offers practical insight into the core factors behind study delays, the importance of early alignment, and communication strategies that underpin successful clinical trial outsourcing programmes. Clinical operations professionals, outsourcing leads, and vendor managers will find a grounded framework for ensuring clarity between sponsors, CROs, service vendors, and research sites. Topics include: The dynamics of stakeholder collaboration in clinical outsourcing models Criteria for effective CRO selection and ongoing governance Methods for bridging communication gaps and achieving clinical study optimisation Handling team changes, fostering trust, and responding to practical constraints This episode is designed for those seeking proven clinical operations best practices t…