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Rethinking Clinical Operations: A Smarter, Faster Playbook for Trial Success

By Dr. Syed Owais Wasti MD MPH
Senior Medical Director, Internal Medicine & Neuroscience
& Ara Vinuesa
Senior Director, Project Delivery, Neuroscience & Internal Medicine

Clinical operations are at a pivotal moment. Despite advances in trial design and technology, many studies still face costly delays, inefficiencies, and misalignment between sponsors and CROs. With nearly 85% of clinical trials experiencing setbacks, the need for a smarter operational model has never been greater.

A new results-driven framework is emerging—one that emphasizes real-time oversight, integrated digital systems, and strategic collaboration. By rethinking how clinical operations are structured and managed, sponsors can reduce risk, accelerate timelines, and improve patient outcomes.

This white paper presents a practical playbook for transforming clinical operations, drawing on real-world strategies that streamline collaboration and enhance trial performance.

Inside, you’ll discover:

  • The key operational challenges undermining clinical trials today—and their financial and scientific impact
  • A results-driven framework built on governance, performance tracking, and unified technology
  • Practical applications in complex therapeutic areas such as neurology
  • How AI, decentralized models, and digital platforms are shaping the future of clinical operations

Applying Results-Driven Strategies in Neurology Trials

Neurological studies are among the most complex and resource-intensive trials, with extended timelines, specialized diagnostics, subjective endpoints, and diverse patient populations. Drawing on real-world experiences, the white paper highlights focus areas to optimize outcomes.

Download the white paper today to learn how to modernize your clinical operations, streamline neurology trials, and achieve smarter, faster, and more impactful results.

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About the Authors

Dr. Syed Owais Wasti MD MPH

Dr. Syed Owais Wasti is Senior Medical Director at TFS, leading global clinical monitoring, rater training, and neuroscience and psychiatry trials.

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Ara Vinuesa

Ara Vinuesa is Senior Director of Project Management at TFS HealthScience, leading cross-functional clinical teams across multiple therapeutic areas and trial phases.

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