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A Clinical Research Workforce in Crisis: Imperatives for a Sustainable Staffing Model
Session Chair(s)
David Vulcano Landis, MBA
CEO, Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), United States
The clinical research workforce crisis threatens to undermine the entire drug development ecosystem. This session will discuss the glaring disconnect between the visionary discourse on how to revolutionize the clinical research enterprise and the sober recognition that operationalization of any such vision rests on the shoulders of a workforce that’s in dire straits. It will feature a variety of industry leaders who will frame the issue and share lessons, solutions, and workforce development models that can be emulated globally to help build the next generation of clinical researchers--diverse and research ready.
Learning Objective : Discuss the extent of the clinical research workforce crisis, including a diminishing pool of experienced clinical research professionals a ‘war for talent’ that is driving high and unsustainable turnover; Identify factors contributing to this crisis; Describe promising steps that can help with future workforce development.
Speaker(s)
Panelist Speaker
Senior Diversity & Inclusion Business Partner, Genentech, United States
Industry Update
Vice President, Site Engagement, Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS), United States
Speaker
Executive Director, ACRO, United States
Academic Update
Associate Dean, Pharmacy Assessment and Quality | Prof, Clinical Pharmacy, University of California Irvine, United States
Panelist
Sn Drug Development Strategy Lead Pediatrics, UCB Biosciences, Germany
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