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Outsourcing in Clinical Trials East Coast

May 20–21

May 20–21, 2025 Ended

King of Prussia · Upper Merion Township, PA · In person

Discover effective strategies for outsourcing clinical trial operations to ensure trials run smoothly and within budget

Join us for a two day event filled with case studies, panel discussion and face to face networking opportunities around clinical operations, technology and innovation, and data management.

This year alongside talks from industry leaders Pfizer, Bristol Myers Squibb, Otsuka and Endo Pharmaceuticals, we have a keynote presentation from Craig Lipset, Advisor and Founder at Clinical Innovation Partners. Craig will be discussing “Can patients out innovate pharma?”

Venue
King of Prussia
Program
2 tracks · 51 sessions
58 speakers

Agenda

Times in Upper Merion Township (EDT)
  1. 7:30 AM

    60 min

    Other · Clinical Operations and Outsourcing

    Registration & Refreshments

  2. 8:30 AM

    15 min

    Other · Clinical Operations and Outsourcing

    GlobalData opening remarks

    John Rose, GlobalData

  3. 8:45 AM

    30 min

    Talk · Clinical Operations and Outsourcing

    Evolving sourcing needs and models in clinical R&D

    Mohan Bangalore, Summit Therapeutics

  4. 9:15 AM

    30 min

  5. 9:45 AM

    45 min

    Panel · Clinical Operations and Outsourcing

    PANEL: Diversity in clinical trials: how to ensure your clinical study has diverse representation

    Ram Raju, Northwell Health Patrick Floody, Global Clinical Trial Services Lucas Goren, CISCRP Kathleen Cohen, Marinus Pharmaceuticals

  6. 10:30 AM

    30 min

    Break · Clinical Operations and Outsourcing

    Morning refreshments and networking break

  7. 11:00 AM

    30 min

  8. 11:00 AM

    30 min

    Panel · Clinical Technology and Innovation

    PANEL: Innovation and technology in clinical trials: exploring emerging and upcoming trends

    Rich Polgar, Bristol-Myers Squibb Ashlyn Jose, Inc Ram Raju, Northwell Health Kristen Olszyk, Neuraptive Therapeutics Stefanie Kuhner, Bristol Myers Squibb

  9. 11:30 AM

    30 min

    Talk · Clinical Operations and Outsourcing

    Maximizing the consultative partnership between CRO and biotech partners

    John Kamin, KCR (an ICON PLC company)

  10. 11:30 AM

    30 min

    Talk · Clinical Technology and Innovation

    Community is the new site: redefining trial footprints to expand access

    Nancy Lizzul, EmVenio Research

  11. 12:00 PM

    30 min

    Panel · Clinical Operations and Outsourcing

    PANEL: Best practice in supplier relationship management: managing evolving needs to foster positive collaboration

    John Seman, REVITALE Pharma Albert A Siha, Pfizer Nupur Modi Murali, Bausch Health Kathleen Cohen, Marinus Pharmaceuticals Susan Neal, Novavax

  12. 12:00 PM

    30 min

    Talk · Clinical Technology and Innovation

    CASE STUDY: Getting a new site up and running: challenges, opportunities and lessons learned

    Carrie Lewis, Endo Pharmaceuticals Suzy Montanye, Endo Pharmaceuticals

  13. 12:30 PM

    30 min

    Talk · Clinical Operations and Outsourcing

    Trump Administration effect on healthcare through the lens of a former regulator

    Patrick Ronan, Symbio Research

  14. 12:30 PM

    30 min

  15. 1:00 PM

    60 min

    Break · Clinical Operations and Outsourcing · Clinical Technology and Innovation

    Lunch and networking

  16. 2:00 PM

    30 min

  17. 2:00 PM

    30 min

    Panel · Clinical Technology and Innovation

    PANEL: AI and machine learning in clinical trials: where are we in 2025?

    Judyth Zahora, Agenus Bryan Clayton, Endpoint Clinical Paresh Patel, Otsuka Cole Eshbach, Endo Prasanna Rao, Saama

  18. 2:30 PM

    30 min

  19. 2:30 PM

    30 min

  20. 3:00 PM

    30 min

    Panel · Clinical Operations and Outsourcing

    PANEL: Handling clinical trial finances: tips for managing funding, investment and budgets

    Rich Polgar, Bristol-Myers Squibb Lauren Colfer, MapLight Therapeutics Amber Knight, Organon Rick O’Hara, OncoC4

  21. 3:00 PM

    30 min

  22. 3:30 PM

    20 min

    Break · Clinical Operations and Outsourcing · Clinical Technology and Innovation

    Afternoon refreshments, networking

  23. 3:50 PM

    10 min

    Other · Clinical Operations and Outsourcing

    Exhibition Apple prize draw

  24. 4:00 PM

    30 min

    Talk · Clinical Operations and Outsourcing

    What does patient centricity mean in an outsourcing context?

    Amber Knight, Organon

  25. 4:00 PM

    30 min

  26. 4:30 PM

    30 min

    Talk · Clinical Operations and Outsourcing

    Clinical agility: conducting early phase trials in times of regulatory uncertainties

    Alex Baldridge, Harvest Integrated Research Organization (HiRO)

  27. 4:30 PM

  28. 5:00 PM

    45 min

    Keynote · Clinical Operations and Outsourcing

    Keynote presentation and workshop: Applying AI to our clinical operations challenges

    Dan Seewald, Deliberate Innovation

  29. 5:45 PM

    5 min

    Other · Clinical Operations and Outsourcing

    Chairperson’s closing remarks

    Rosalie Filling, Endo

  30. 5:50 PM

    Networking · Clinical Operations and Outsourcing

    Networking drinks reception sponsored by GlobalData

  1. 8:00 AM

    60 min

    Other · Clinical Operations and Outsourcing

    Registration and Refreshments

  2. 9:00 AM

    30 min

    Panel · Clinical Operations and Outsourcing

    PANEL: Ensuring your FSP model is a success: what do you need to know?

    Rich Polgar, Bristol-Myers Squibb Melanie Goodwin, Immunocore Russell Bland, Jazz Pharmaceuticals Terry Katz, Daiichi Sankyo

  3. 9:00 AM

    30 min

    Talk · Clinical Technology and Innovation

    Medically underserved populations and the impact on rare disease clinical trials

    Harsha K. Rajasimha, Indo US Organization for Rare Diseases

  4. 9:30 AM

    30 min

  5. 9:30 AM

    30 min

    Talk · Clinical Technology and Innovation

    The innovation mandate: how to thrive in a rapidly evolving world of data and analytics

    Walter Boyle, Biostatistics and Programming

  6. 10:00 AM

    30 min

    Panel · Clinical Operations and Outsourcing

    PANEL: Preparing for an FDA inspection: common pitfalls and ensuring your study is ready for approval

    Judyth Zahora, Agenus Samantha Beddows, AstraZeneca Jessica Truscello, Lava Therapeutics Bryan Fulop, Teva Pharmaceuticals Haifa Tyler, RiboX Therapeutics

  7. 10:00 AM

    30 min

  8. 10:30 AM

    45 min

    Break · Clinical Operations and Outsourcing

    Morning refreshments and networking

  9. 10:30 AM

    45 min

    Break · Clinical Technology and Innovation

    Morning Refreshments & Networking

  10. 11:15 AM

    30 min

  11. 11:15 AM

    30 min

    Panel · Clinical Technology and Innovation

    PANEL: Optimizing remote data capture: new trends and technology in data acquisition

    Robert Besthof, RiboNova Terry Katz, Daiichi Sankyo TJ Sharpe Jay Madan, SGN Nanopharma Mario D’Achille, Jazz Pharmaceuticals

  12. 11:45 AM

    30 min

    Talk · Clinical Operations and Outsourcing

    Driving success: strategies for optimal site support

    Eleanor Miller, PSI CRO

  13. 11:45 AM

    Talk · Clinical Technology and Innovation

    Leveraging technology for seamless collaboration

    Jamie Russo, AG Mednet

  14. 12:15 PM

    30 min

    Keynote · Clinical Operations and Outsourcing

    Keynote: Establishing a Center of Excellence for gene therapy and vaccines

    Gurdyal Kalsi, Asklepion Pharmaceuticals

  15. 12:45 PM

    60 min

    Break · Clinical Operations and Outsourcing

    Lunch and Networking

  16. 1:45 PM

    30 min

  17. 2:15 PM

    30 min

    Panel · Clinical Operations and Outsourcing

    PANEL: Navigating the outsourcing landscape for emerging therapy areas

    Judyth Zahora, Agenus Gurdyal Kalsi, Asklepion Pharmaceuticals Harsha K. Rajasimha, Indo US Organization for Rare Diseases Priya Marreddy, OnCusp Therapeutics Mohan Bangalore, Summit Therapeutics

  18. 2:45 PM

    20 min

    Break · Clinical Operations and Outsourcing

    Afternoon refreshments and networking

  19. 3:05 PM

    10 min

    Other · Clinical Operations and Outsourcing

    Exhibition Apple prize draw

  20. 3:15 PM

    60 min

    Roundtable · Clinical Operations and Outsourcing

    Problem-solving roundtable discussions

  21. 4:15 PM

    Other · Clinical Operations and Outsourcing

    End of conference

Speakers