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IN-DEPTH AFTERNOON TRACKS
TRACK C: Relationship Management

 

 
Track Chair: Larry Blankstein, Senior Director, Clinical Research, GENZYME
 

 

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

1:15
Enhancing the Public's Perception of Clinical Trial Participation

Panelists:
Peter DiBiaso, MHA, Senior Director, Clinical Operations, SHIRE PHARMACEUTICALS
Ken Getz, Research Fellow, TUFTS CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF DRUG DEVELOPMENT and Chair, CISCRP
James Kremidas, Global Enrollment Optimization, ELI LILLY & COMPANY
Courtney Gray Haupt, Vice President, External Relations, ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS (ACRO) 
2:00
Partnerships with Investigators: Implementing an Effective Site Development Program to Improve Site Performance, Productivity, and Satisfaction

Kyle Given, Executive Director, Clinical Programs, RPS, INC
Ernesto Aycardi, MD, Senior Director, Global Clinical Research Operations, Global Medical Organization, MERCK & COMPANY

2:45
Resource Relationship Management: Instilling Loyalty and Longevity in Clinical Teams

Shelby Morgan, Project Manager, Clinical Operations, CHILTERN
Kathleen Billman, Director, Scientific Affairs, ALIMERA SCIENCES, INC

3:30
Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall: hosted by 
4:15
Successfully Partnering with CROs to Ensure that Clinical Success Results in Commercial Success

Luis Gutierrez, President, Commercialization, COVANCE
Gergana Zlateva, Director, Global Outcomes Research, PFIZER
Martin Zagari, Executive Director, Global Health Economics, AMGEN 

 
5:00
Explore Both Sides of the CRO - Pharmaceutical Partnership to Build a Strong Unified Project Team

Moderator:
Patricia Leuchten, President and CEO, THE AVOCA GROUP

Panelists:
Michael Brooks, Executive Director, Project Management, Hematology/Oncology, PPD, INC
Christopher Logel, Associate Director, Contracts & Outsoucing,   PFIZER
Wayne Alves, PhD, Senior Director, Corporate Project Management, CADENCE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC 
Patricia A. Mosher, Executive Director, Infectious Disease Division, PHARMANET
Tuesday Evening Reception: Hosted by 5:45 -6:45

Wednesday, April 16, 2008
1:30
Establish Building Blocks Toward a Successful Partnership

James Trammel, Principal Biostatistician, i3
Scott Patterson, PhD, Senior Director of Statistical Science,
Vaccines and Infectious Disease, WYETH RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT 

2:15
Hurry, Hurry....Wait: How CROs Can Manage the Changing Environment within Sponsor Companies

Panelists:
Anthony J. Santicerma, Director of Strategic Alliance and Global Marketing, QUEST DIAGNOSTICS CLINICAL TRIALS
Ariette Van Strien, VP, Sales, Contracts and Marketing, MDS PHARMA SERVICES            
Patrick S.G. Lindsay, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Strategic Clinical Solutions, UNITED BIOSOURCE CORPORATION

3:00
Late Breaking Developments

Does your company have an interesting story to tell based on recent developments with your partner? To inquire about discussing a new or unique relationship management case study with your partner, contact Andrew Sinetar, Business Development Manager, at 212-661-3500 ext 3246 or asinetar@iirusa.com.

3:45
Track Chair Wrap Up Session

In this closing session, our track chair will summarize session highlights from the past two days.

Event Concludes at 4:15