{"podcast":{"title":"The COG Review: Building Better Clinical Studies","slug":"the-cog-review-building-better-clinical-studies-7614513","podcast_index_feed_id":7614513,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-cog-review/","website_url":"https://www.thepbcgroup.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d9dadea9-d53c-47a7-86c4-9716b99c074a/Podcast-Image-2-COG-Series-1.jpg","author":"The PBC Group","episode_count":16,"summary":"This podcast is specifically designed for biopharma sponsors and CRO executives who are interested in clinical trial outsourcing. The COG Review delivers clinical operations best practices from Clinical Outsourcing Group conferences across the UK, Europe, and North America. Each 25-minute episode provides actionable insights on CRO selection, vendor management, clinical trial budget optimization, and study design from pharmaceutical and biotech leaders. Learn clinical trial technology strategies, AI integration, and sponsor-CRO relationship best practices from industry experts at COG UK, COG Europe, COG Bay Area, and COG CRO Summit. Essential listening for clinical operations professionals, biotech CMOs, and clinical development executives seeking clinical study optimization strategies. Produced by The PBC Group. Follow for new episodes and find your nearest meeting at thepbcgroup.com.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-30T14:17:03.949381+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cog-review-building-better-clinical-studies-7614513"},"episode":{"title":"Global Shift: Outsourcing Clinical Trials In  A Changing World with Heike Schoen","slug":"global-shift-outsourcing-clinical-trials-in-a-changing-world-with-heike-schoen","published_at":"2026-01-29T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cog-review-building-better-clinical-studies-7614513/global-shift-outsourcing-clinical-trials-in-a-changing-world-with-heike-schoen","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cog-review-building-better-clinical-studies-7614513","url":"https://the-cog-review.captivate.fm/episode/global-shift-outsourcing-clinical-trials-in-a-changing-world-with-heike-schoen","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/51bb73c4-2dc6-416f-ab4a-8b4756de00e4.mp3","summary":"Navigating Global Clinical Trial Outsourcing: Risk, Strategy & CRO Partnerships in a Changing World Gain operational clarity on the evolving landscape of clinical trial outsourcing—discover the risk factors, partnership models, and geographic strategies reshaping CRO selection and clinical operations. Guest Heike Schoen, CEO, Loomis International ( LinkedIn ) 20+ years in clinical operations, global trial strategy, and vendor management Bart Scheerder, Host Authority in European clinical operations and outsourcing trends David Jones, Head of Content, The PBC Group Recorded live at COG Europe, Amsterdam. Episode Overview This episode of The COG Review: Building Better Clinical Studies features Heike Schoen, CEO of Loomis International, in a keynote session from COG Europe. The discussion centers on the global shift in clinical trial outsourcing, with a sharp focus on how sponsors and CROs are adapting to rapid changes in regulation, geopolitics, and technological innovation. Heike Schoen explores the evolution of sponsor–CRO partnerships, from transactional service agreements to nuanced hybrid models, where flexibility and deep therapeutic expertise are essential for success. Practical examples from Novartis–PPD and Moderna–Medidata illustrate both functional service partnerships and the impact of digital, decentralized trials. Key areas include CRO selection strategies for emerging markets, navigating regulatory changes, and building operational agility in the face of supply chain fragility and geopolitical risk. Insights are tailored for professionals involved in clinical operations best practices, outsourcing decisions, and those seeking to optimize clinical studies through smarter partnerships and technology use. The session closes with real-world challenges and…","meta_description":"Navigating Global Clinical Trial Outsourcing: Risk, Strategy & CRO Partnerships in a Changing World Gain operational clarity on the evolving landscape…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1681,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-cog-review-building-better-clinical-studies-7614513/episodes/global-shift-outsourcing-clinical-trials-in-a-changing-world-with-heike-schoen/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cog-review-building-better-clinical-studies-7614513/global-shift-outsourcing-clinical-trials-in-a-changing-world-with-heike-schoen.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}