Hollywood, FL

Global Site Solutions Summit

Date & Time:

September 27-29; Site Only Symposiums on September 26

  • Location:

    Hollywood, FL

  • Region:

    North America

  • Booth #:

    525

Meet us at the Global Site Solutions Summit, where sites, sponsors, CROs and solution providers partner for success.


Site Partnership Symposium – The PPD™ clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific (Sites Only Session)

Advancing Clinical Trials: Sustainable Practices, Efficient Operations & Empowered Sites

Thursday, September 26 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm | Regency Ballroom 2

This Site Partnership Symposium will explore strategies and best practices contributing to sustainable clinical trials. Discuss how sites and partners can work together to streamline contract and payment processes, improve patient engagement and site selection, and enable sites to be fully prepared for the trials of the future.

Summit Sessions

Saturday, September 28th | 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm | Breakout Sessions II

How clinical research sites presents themselves online—through their website, social media, and other channels—can play a significant role in attracting sponsors, CROs, and participants. In this session, we’ll share how to effectively manage your online presence and utilize digital platforms to bolster your business and reputation. Additionally, we’ll discuss leveraging external websites and social media platforms to augment overall awareness and outreach. Gain valuable insights on optimizing your online presence to attract sponsors, engage participants, and uphold your reputation within the clinical research community.

Panelist

Donna Kostandy, director, strategic site collaborations, the PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific

Saturday, September 28th | 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm | Breakout Sessions II

With the growth of many sites, centralized services have become a requirement for success. Join us for a discussion around how quality management systems (QMS) can benefit sites with multiple locations. This session will look at emerging trends in QMS at the site level and how they may differ in varying site settings. Learn how to improve consistency, efficiency, and compliance tailored to the unique requirements of your sites.

Panelist

Evan Rollins, MS, MBA, CQA, CTBS, global director, quality management, the PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific

Saturday, September 28th | 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm | Breakout Sessions III

The application of technology in clinical trials brings many opportunities, but it is essential to recognize that technology is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Ensuring equitable clinical trials requires a nuanced understanding that acknowledges the needs of various patient populations. This session will unravel the intricacies involved in leveraging clinical technology within diverse communities and what to avoid. Gain insights into the considerations for the design and implementation of technology-driven approaches in clinical trials, ensuring it serves as an enabler rather than a barrier.

Panelist

Zoé Felicié, sr. diversity specialist, the PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific

Saturday, September 28th | 4:00pm-5:00pm | Breakout Sessions IV

This session will refine your approach to metric collection and analysis, enhancing partnerships and optimizing performance. Join us to discuss the use cases and importance of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other metrics collected by sites, CROs, and sponsors. We’ll also explore the necessity for potential course corrections, ensuring that tracked metrics remain relevant and impactful in driving study success.

Panelist

Timothy Mudric, MS, vice president, head operational strategy unit, the PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific

Request a meeting or stop by booth #525 to learn how our our site and patient solutions can help you advance your drug development.