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The Pennsylvania Convention Center

Jun 14, 2026 7:00 AM - Jun 18, 2026 3:00 PM

1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA

DIA 2026 Global Annual Meeting

Clinical Operations in Transition: Leadership Perspectives on AI, the Workforce, and the Future of Trial Execution

Session Chair(s)

Joseph  Dustin

Joseph Dustin

Founder and Principal

Dauntless Eclinical Strategies, United States

Clinical Operations leaders today are navigating one of the most dynamic periods in recent history. From managing AI-driven transformation to rethinking global outsourcing models and rebuilding teams in a post-layoff landscape, the challenges facing clinical operations executives are unprecedented — and so are the opportunities. This session brings together senior leaders from large, mid-size, and emerging biopharma companies for an unscripted fireside conversation exploring how the role of Clinical Operations has evolved over the past decade and where it’s heading next. Panelists will share candid insights on leading change, balancing innovation with execution, and maintaining resilience in the face of shifting talent models and regulatory expectations.

Learning Objective : Understand the current trends, pressures, and innovations shaping Clinical Operations directly from industry leaders; Benchmark operational strategies by hearing concrete examples of how other organizations are adapting their models, technologies, and teams; Plan and prepare for your own career and organizational evolution by identifying emerging roles, skill requirements, and leadership priorities in the changing ClinOps landscape.

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