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Virtual

25 feb 2026 12:00 p.m. - 12 may 2026 1:00 p.m.

DIA LIFT Series Biotech Masterclass: Empowering Biotech Breakthroughs

Building Fundable Ventures and Strategic Partnerships

Modernizing Clinical Trials: How New Approaches and CRO Partnerships Accelerate Safe, Effective Drug Development

Session Chair(s)

Cynthia L. Verst, PHARMD, MS

Cynthia L. Verst, PHARMD, MS

President, R&D Solutions D&DI; 2023 President, IQVIA, United States

Robert  Goodwin, MBA, MSC

Robert Goodwin, MBA, MSC

Chief Operating Officer, Parexel, United States

Jay  Roberts, MBA

Jay Roberts, MBA

Partner, Ventac Partners, United States

Catherine  Gregor, MA, MBA

Catherine Gregor, MA, MBA

Chief Clinical Trial Officer, Florence Healthcare, United States

Ildefonso  Rodriquez-Rivera

Ildefonso Rodriquez-Rivera

Clinical Investigator, NextOncology, United States

One of the most time consuming and costly parts of developing new drugs is the conduct of clinical trials. The goals of clinical trials are to test the safety and efficacy of new drugs in human populations. Clinical trials have to follow strict guidelines approved by the regulatory agencies. It is also important to choose the right group of patients from around the world, recruit them in an efficient manner and complete the trials on time and help with preparing the documents necessary for review and approval. There are many clinical research organizations (CRO’s) around the world that help with all aspects of clinical trials. Gain insights on considerations for selecting and working with CROs from the investor, biotech, as well as the CRO perspective.

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