SCRS Talks
Society for Clinical Research Sites
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SCRS Talks, hosted by the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS), is a platform for clinical research industry professionals to hear about valuable information shaping the research industry today. These short interviews will provide new perspectives and insights on pressing topics, current events, and the research community.
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Built by Sites, For Sites: How Site Centric is Rethinking Clinical Trial Technology
What happens when a research site gets so frustrated with disconnected systems that they decide to build their own? In this episode, Jimmy Bechtel sits down with Brian Hunter, COO, and Florin…
Building a Sponsor of Choice: How Keenova is Redefining Site Partnership
What does it actually mean to be a sponsor of choice? In this episode, Jimmy Bechtel sits down with Carrie Lewis and Suzy Montanye from Keenova to find out. The two share how the newly formed…
From Averages to Individuals: How AI and Embedded Research Are Reshaping Patient Care
Jimmy Bechtel sits down with John Worden, Chief Commercial Officer at Javara, to explore how AI-driven data analysis is moving clinical research and patient care away from one-size-fits-all medicine…
Add-On to All-In: Building a Real AI Strategy in Clinical Research
Jimmy Bechtel sits down with Dr. Anastasia Christianson, former senior innovation leader at Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson, to talk about what a real AI strategy actually looks like in clinical…
The Hidden Costs Workshop Is Heading Your Way
Every site absorbs costs that never show up in a budget. Coordinator overtime, screen failures, startup inefficiencies, technology burden — these aren't edge cases, they're everyday realities. And…
No More Double Entry: How CRIO and Medidata Are Bridging eSource and EDC for Every Site
Jimmy Bechtel sits down with Kristen Bosse, VP of Product Development at CRIO, and Samir Jain, VP of Product Management at Medidata, to talk about a collaboration that has been a long time coming.…
Cyber Threats in Clinical Research: What Sites Need to Know
Cybersecurity threats are becoming more sophisticated, and research sites are not immune. In this episode, Jimmy Bechtel sits down with Anders Lindquist, Senior Manager of Research Site Enablement at…
Alleviating Site Payment Burden with Third-Party Services
In this episode, Jimmy Bechtel sits down with KimberLee Heidmann, Executive Vice President of Quality and Regulatory at Scout, to discuss the financial and administrative challenges clinical research…
Net Zero and Beyond: Building a Culture of Sustainability at Clinical Research Sites
Sustainability in clinical research does not have to be overwhelming. In this episode of SCRS Talks, Lauren Stockwell is joined by Paula Underhill of PPD part of Thermo Fisher Scientific and Clare…
What Sites Need to Know Before Taking On CNS Trials
Jimmy Bechtel sits down with Jeff Zucker, Chief Development Officer, and Brandon Lenfest, Regional Director at Tekton Research, to dig into what makes CNS and neuroscience trials uniquely challenging…
Guide to Streamlining Study Startup
Dana Kudrnova from Novotech shares proven strategies to accelerate study startup by overcoming regulatory and administrative bottlenecks. Learn how data-driven KPIs, mandatory templates, and unified…
De-Risking Clinical Trials with Flexible Site Models
Jimmy Bechtel talks with Darcy Forman, COO of Lightship, about how hybrid site models can reduce operational risk in clinical trials. They discuss matching visit types to the right setting (clinic,…
Growing with Purpose: Balancing Site Identity and Network Scale
Lauren Chazal, Chief Business Development Officer at Headlands Research, shares insights on growing from individual research sites to a 23-center network while preserving local culture and patient…
The Measurable Value of Patient Voice in Trials
What makes patient voice sessions the most impactful part of every SCRS summit? Jade Tuttle from Syneos Health breaks down what she learned from featuring patients at four summits in 2025. The…
Breaking Down Geographic Barriers in Clinical Research
What if patients could participate in clinical trials from their living room instead of driving hours to a site? Tyler Van Horn, CEO of Science 37, explains how their direct-to-patient site model…
The Site Factor: Where Protocol Meets Real-World Practice in Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are innovating fast, but what happens when new tools, models, and processes are layered onto sites without alignment? In this episode, Stacey Davidson, Head of Content and Strategy at…
When Tech Meets Human Touch: Building Flexible Trial Support
Clinical trials need flexibility, but most systems are rigid. Conor Garrett from Scout Clinical explains how they built flexibility into every layer of their patient payment and travel logistics…
Unified for Success: How the Suvoda-Greenphire Merger Streamlines Clinical Trials
Kathy Kohler, Vice President of Customer Success at Suvoda, discusses the strategic merger between Suvoda and Greenphire and what it means for sites and patients. Learn how bringing randomization,…
Bringing European Sites, Sponsors, and CROs Together to Drive Solutions
Claire Sears of EMS Healthcare and Almenia Garvey of Allucent join us to discuss what makes the European Site Solutions Summit truly unique. As the newly appointed co-chairs, they share what excites…
Partnering for Success: Merck's Four-Time Eagle Award Win
Jane Hiatt, Executive Director of Clinical Operations at Merck, shares insights into why sites have recognized Merck as Sponsor of the Year for four consecutive years. Learn how Merck prioritizes…
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SCRS Talks has published 209 episodes since April 2020, covering topics in Business, Health & Fitness.
SCRS Talks is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 18m.
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