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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