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SCDM 2025 Annual Conference

Clinical Data Competencies & Cross-Functional Interactions · Technology & Data Platforms · Regulations & Standards · Soft Skills

What is the Single Biggest Opportunity Ahead of Us in the Next 5 Years?

Sun, Sep 28, 2025 · 2:20–3:10 PM EDT Ballroom I-II, Baltimore Convention Center

About this session

Session chaired by Jon Young
Description:
The future of clinical trials is fast approaching, with innovation coming from multiple players. But looking ahead in the next few years, which clinical functions will be driving the most change? Which teams will shape the future of clinical trials in the next 5 years, allowing for 50% savings in time, cost, or effort?
In this interactive panel discussion, several industry leaders will provide their perspective on the following question: If you had to bet on only one of the below options, who would it be any why?
Please join us to collectively brainstorm, learn from each other, and participate in some healthy debate on the future of our industry.

Speakers

  • Jon Young

    Director, Strategy, Clinical Data · Veeva

    Speaker

  • Donald Thampy

    Executive Director · Merck

    Speaker

  • Mike McDevitt

    Head Customer Solutions, FSP 360 · Syneos Health

    Speaker

  • Tanya du Plessis

    Chief Data Strategist and Solutions officer · Bioforum the Data Masters

    Speaker

  • Mark Penniston

    CEO · Atorus Research Inc

    Speaker