News By: Emily Norris

Advances in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) demand more than simply offering people from underrepresented populations a seat at the table. “While this is a good starting point, we must also take a close look at what happens at that table,” says Ashley Moultrie, CCRP, Director of DEI and Community Engagement at Javara. “Success depends on what happens next.”

International clinical trials are essential to evaluating the safety and efficacy of new treatments, but their success can be hampered by a variety of challenges. A recent McKinsey analysis of drugs and vaccines developed since 2000 shows that it takes nearly ten years to go from clinical testing to approval.

Clinical research operations are becoming increasingly digital. Attended a conference, tuned in to a webinar, or talked to your peers within the industry lately? It's apparent that clinical trial sites are increasingly investing in technology to digitize and streamline their workflows.

If your organization finds itself having both the need and available funding for new hires in 2024, don’t get so excited about onboarding those eager newcomers that you skip due diligence regarding the bona fides of the credentials they claim in their resumes and applications, a clinical research hiring authority says.