Managing and preventing risk is an integral part of managing any clinical trial. This presentation will showcase a series of real-life examples, and explore ways to leverage sophisticated tools and proactive approaches to managing project-related risk. Naturally, a flexible approach customized to each individual case is required, and this presentation shows how to go about it.

Acknowledging the need for continuous mitigation of project related risks, the speaker also explains and demonstrates methods for overcoming challenges that may occur mid-study, successfully absorbing and minimizing the impact to timelines and resources.

This audio conference covers:

Recognizing early warning signals by forecasting specific assumptions early in a program

When and how to implement strategies based on proactive identification of risks

Implementing lessons learned from past programs similar in nature and appearance

Implementing lessons learned from past programs similar in nature and appearance

How to apply specific study modeling to achieve better outcomes by predicting more accurately, being proactive and potentially avoiding some pitfalls

About the speaker:

Jill Johnston is the Senior Director of Project Management and Clinical Operations. She works globally across all departments at Covance as an advocate for clients and their projects, regardless of therapeutic area or study phase, to develop global implementation strategies. Jill works closely with the operational teams to ensure that projects are executed in line with the strategies developed. She is a two-time recipient of the Covance Way Award, which recognizes exceptional employees that produce superior work to benefit Covance and its clients.

During her 14 years with Covance, she has held a variety of project management and clinical operational positions. She was the former president of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals chapter in Philadelphia, PA and is an active member of DIA. Jill has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from SUNY - ESF.

Who should attend?

Operations

Research & Development

Regulatory Affairs

Outsourcing

Management