April, 2018

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Q&A: Interns role in Research & What is Clinical Operations

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

Thank you so much for the subscriber who emailed these questions in, these were great questions and hopefully inspire more questions. To submit questions just email us or drop them below in the comments. This video is about what an intern's role is typically is when they intern for a CRO. This could be on the project management side or on the clinical side of the industry.

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Digital health: how can technology be used to engage hard-to-reach patients?

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Helping someone live with a condition as complex as MS can be fraught with challenges. MS professionals are asked to manage multiple physical and psychological symptoms while following complicated drug monitoring regimes, all in the face of shirking resources and growing caseloads. As the burden of monitoring people on disease modifying therapies has grown, a corresponding lack of resource for symptom management has led to inequity of services for those with progressive disease.

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Q&A: Interns role in Research & What is Clinical Operations

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

Thank you so much for the subscriber who emailed these questions in, these were great questions and hopefully inspire more questions. To submit questions just email us or drop them below in the comments. This video is about what an intern's role is typically is when they intern for a CRO. This could be on the project management side or on the clinical side of the industry.

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Parexel Got Bought

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

This video is about the CRO (Contract Research Organization) being sold to Pamplona Capital Management at the end of 2017. Parexel is one of my colleagues favorite CRO's because of their management style, but we knew something was up when they started laying off a bunch of CMA's (clinical monitoring associate's) and effectively deleting the position from their repertoire.

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Unlocking Excellence: How Catalent Is Transforming Japan’s Clinical Research

Planning on running clinical trials in Japan? How can you reliably supply these studies? Discover Catalent’s clinical supply packaging facility in Shiga, Japan. Strategically located between Tokyo and Osaka, and one of largest in Japan, this 6,000 square meter facility offers comprehensive services including primary and secondary clinical packaging and labelling, comparator sourcing, cold chain storage, local and global distribution, local language support and white glove service to support stud

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Parexel Got Bought

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

This video is about the CRO (Contract Research Organization) being sold to Pamplona Capital Management at the end of 2017. Parexel is one of my colleagues favorite CRO's because of their management style, but we knew something was up when they started laying off a bunch of CMA's (clinical monitoring associate's) and effectively deleting the position from their repertoire.

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My Take On Shift To Remote Monitoring

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

This video talks about the shift in clinical research to remote monitoring and risk based monitoring. With the new iteration of ICH/GCP R2 guidelines there has been a shift in the clinical research industry to a Risk based, remote monitoring approach to clinical research. This approach is supposed to reduce expenses for sponsors and cro's alike as well as produce stronger data to submit to the sponsor and the FDA.

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US Workers Do Not Want a Boss

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

An article came across my feed on linked in that was discussing the move for us workers to not want a boss and move to be self employed. This is not a surprising move because we see the influence that moguls have garnered where, entrepreneurs are the new celebrities. Look at Shark Tank, Daymond John, Mr. Wonderful, Mark Cuban. Look at people like Gary Vee, Casey Neistat, Grant Cardone and many others.

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US Workers Do Not Want a Boss

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

An article came across my feed on linked in that was discussing the move for us workers to not want a boss and move to be self employed. This is not a surprising move because we see the influence that moguls have garnered where, entrepreneurs are the new celebrities. Look at Shark Tank, Daymond John, Mr. Wonderful, Mark Cuban. Look at people like Gary Vee, Casey Neistat, Grant Cardone and many others.

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Best Way To Get New Opportunities At Your Job

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

This video is about some of the best way to get new opportunities at your job. Many people look elsewhere for new opportunities and ways to level up, but actually some of the best opportunities can be right where you are. They can be right underneath your nose and you don't even see them. This video is about how you can start seeing the incredible opportunities that are all around you in your place of employment, clinical research or otherwise.

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Best Way To Get New Opportunities At Your Job

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

This video is about some of the best way to get new opportunities at your job. Many people look elsewhere for new opportunities and ways to level up, but actually some of the best opportunities can be right where you are. They can be right underneath your nose and you don't even see them. This video is about how you can start seeing the incredible opportunities that are all around you in your place of employment, clinical research or otherwise.

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The New Age of Decentralized Clinical Trials

White paper that delves into the complex topic of Decentralized Clinical Trials and how to master them within the confines of FDA Regulations

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From Intern to Clinical Trial Assistant to CRA

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

In This episode we interviewed a CRA who has worked her way up in clinical research from an IQVIA Intern to a Clinical Research Associate. Many people are constantly asking about how they can get there start in clinical research and the best way to get their foot in the door to become a clinical research associate. In this episode, we discuss ways and the best positions for people to get their start in the clinical research field.

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From Intern to Clinical Trial Assistant to CRA

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

In This episode we interviewed a CRA who has worked her way up in clinical research from an IQVIA Intern to a Clinical Research Associate. Many people are constantly asking about how they can get there start in clinical research and the best way to get their foot in the door to become a clinical research associate. In this episode, we discuss ways and the best positions for people to get their start in the clinical research field.

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3 Ways To Limit Employee Turnover

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

Employee turnover is one of the perceived problems in teh clinical research space and probably other job markets as well. This is due in large part because of the high demand for clinical research professionals combined with the plethora of job openings. This supply/ demand issue is great for employees but bad for employers and in this video we come up with some strategies to limit employee turnover.

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3 Ways To Limit Employee Turnover

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

Employee turnover is one of the perceived problems in teh clinical research space and probably other job markets as well. This is due in large part because of the high demand for clinical research professionals combined with the plethora of job openings. This supply/ demand issue is great for employees but bad for employers and in this video we come up with some strategies to limit employee turnover.

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How Machine Learning Drives Clinical Trial Efficiency

Clinical trial data management is increasingly challenging as studies grow in complexity. Quickly accessing and analyzing study data is vital for assessing trial progress and patient safety. In this paper, we explore real-time data access and analysis for proactive study management. We investigate using adverse event (AE) data to monitor safety and discuss a clinical analytics platform that supports collaboration and data review workflows.

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THE Struggles of Dealing With Global Team Members

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

There is a struggle to dealing with team members that are based all over the world, "global team members". Part of the struggle is dealing with the timezone, another part is dealing with cultural differences. In an ever connected world, how will we as global citizens work together for a stronger future and a more stable clinical research frontier.There are many joys when dealing with a global team but in this video we discuss the struggles.

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THE Struggles of Dealing With Global Team Members

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

There is a struggle to dealing with team members that are based all over the world, "global team members". Part of the struggle is dealing with the timezone, another part is dealing with cultural differences. In an ever connected world, how will we as global citizens work together for a stronger future and a more stable clinical research frontier.There are many joys when dealing with a global team but in this video we discuss the struggles.

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Why It Is So Hard To Break Into Clinical Research

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

In this video we discuss why it is so hard to break into clinical research if you have no experience. Bench research experience doesn't cut it anymore and it has become even more difficult to break into the clinical research. Even though the opportunities seem to be on the rise in the 2018, that is typically only for people with clinical research experience.

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Why It Is So Hard To Break Into Clinical Research

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

In this video we discuss why it is so hard to break into clinical research if you have no experience. Bench research experience doesn't cut it anymore and it has become even more difficult to break into the clinical research. Even though the opportunities seem to be on the rise in the 2018, that is typically only for people with clinical research experience.

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What the FDA's New Dosage Guidance Means for the Future of Clinical Research

Speaker: Dr. Ben Locwin - Biopharmaceutical Executive & Healthcare Futurist

What will the future hold for clinical research? A recent draft from the FDA provides valuable insight. In "Optimizing the Dosage of Human Prescription Drugs and Biological Products for the Treatment of Oncologic Diseases," the FDA notes that "targeted therapies demonstrate different dose-response relationships compared to cytotoxic chemotherapy, such that doses below the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) may have similar efficacy to the MTD but with fewer toxicities.

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3 Characterstics To Hustle Into Your Dream Job

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

3 Characteristics that are needed to ensure you get your dream job are discussed in this video. Are you hungry for success? Are you hungry to get your dream job? In an economy that is the best its ever been, it is prime with opportunity for you to finally get that dream job, but it will take work as it always does. Thats why we used the term "hustle" because it will not be an easy path.

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3 Characterstics To Hustle Into Your Dream Job

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

3 Characteristics that are needed to ensure you get your dream job are discussed in this video. Are you hungry for success? Are you hungry to get your dream job? In an economy that is the best its ever been, it is prime with opportunity for you to finally get that dream job, but it will take work as it always does. Thats why we used the term "hustle" because it will not be an easy path.

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3 Reasons to Take PTO

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

Paid Time off or PTO for short is one of the best things about working for a big company with a great PTO policy. We arent talking about that unlimited PTO crap but a structured allotment of PTO. As you gain experience in a company generally after a few years of employment, you start to accrue pto faster and faster which leaves senior level employees with too much pto to take or that they even know what to do with.

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3 Reasons to Take PTO

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

Paid Time off or PTO for short is one of the best things about working for a big company with a great PTO policy. We arent talking about that unlimited PTO crap but a structured allotment of PTO. As you gain experience in a company generally after a few years of employment, you start to accrue pto faster and faster which leaves senior level employees with too much pto to take or that they even know what to do with.

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2022 Research: The Rapid Rise of Ocean Freight Visibility

A research study conducted by The Journal of Commerce and FourKites surveyed hundreds of international shippers, exploring how their usage of global supply chain visibility technology has evolved since the onset of global disruptions caused by COVID-19. For international shippers, ocean freight visibility has evolved from optional to essential and satisfaction with visibility varies greatly depending on how it is obtained and delivered.

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Black Panther Movie and Clinical Research (Some Spoilers)

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

The Black Panther Movie came out over this past weekend to much fan fare. Of course I went to go see it and it was incredible, and probably one of the best movies I have seen and easily the best superhero movie I have seen not named The Dark Knight. The Technology, and medical knowledge, the people of Wakanda had got me to think about clinical research and some of the overlaps the movie had with clinical research.

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Black Panther Movie and Clinical Research (Some Spoilers)

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

The Black Panther Movie came out over this past weekend to much fan fare. Of course I went to go see it and it was incredible, and probably one of the best movies I have seen and easily the best superhero movie I have seen not named The Dark Knight. The Technology, and medical knowledge, the people of Wakanda had got me to think about clinical research and some of the overlaps the movie had with clinical research.

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3 Skills Needed For Success In Clinical Research

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

This video is about the skills that are needed to be successful in clinical research. There are three skills that are needed and you would be surprised at how they are cultivated and developed. Most colleges dont teach you these things that we as Clinical researches actually use on a day to day basis. This is one you definetly will want to watch multiple times.

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3 Skills Needed For Success In Clinical Research

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

This video is about the skills that are needed to be successful in clinical research. There are three skills that are needed and you would be surprised at how they are cultivated and developed. Most colleges dont teach you these things that we as Clinical researches actually use on a day to day basis. This is one you definetly will want to watch multiple times.

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An Innovative & Creative Problem Solver Approach to Selling in the Medical Device Space

Speaker: Steve Goldstein, Sales Leader

Are you currently in sales, or involved in a business that depends on strong sales results? What about the extremely competitive world of medical device sales? What are some of the top challenges your customers face and how do you approach understanding what’s most important to them? Join Steve Goldstein, Sales Success Coach, Motivational Speaker and Medical Device Sales Leader from Gold Selling LLC., to discover critical strategies and approaches you can take to engage your customers, achieve g

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From Study Coordinator to Clinical Research Associate

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

In this interview we interview a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) who originally got her start working as a Study Manager during college and eventually got hired on full time at a small CRO for the same role. An opportunity later presented itself to become a Clinical Research Associate due to the study and company need (perks of working at a small CRO).

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From Study Coordinator to Clinical Research Associate

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

In this interview we interview a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) who originally got her start working as a Study Manager during college and eventually got hired on full time at a small CRO for the same role. An opportunity later presented itself to become a Clinical Research Associate due to the study and company need (perks of working at a small CRO).

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Industry News: Roche Buys Flatiron

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

The big headline out of the health care M&A world today is Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche’s $1.9 billion acquisition of Flatiron Health, the Alphabet-backed, cancer-focused digital health analytics upstart that’s attempting to use real world patient information and big data to spur better oncology R&D. Flatiron’s cancer-centric electronic health records platform is linked to some 250 community oncology practices; it has a partnership with the National Cancer Institute (NCI), a part of

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Industry News: Roche Buys Flatiron

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

The big headline out of the health care M&A world today is Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche’s $1.9 billion acquisition of Flatiron Health, the Alphabet-backed, cancer-focused digital health analytics upstart that’s attempting to use real world patient information and big data to spur better oncology R&D. Flatiron’s cancer-centric electronic health records platform is linked to some 250 community oncology practices; it has a partnership with the National Cancer Institute (NCI), a part of

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Roles and Responsibilities of Specialized Clinical Supply Experts

When selecting a clinical supply provider, consideration often focuses upon the manufacturing, packaging, storage and distribution capabilities available that will, at face-value, be sufficient to meet the needs of the sponsor and their trial. However, there are human-based and knowledge-driven factors that are often overlooked that go beyond these basic physical capabilities and are integral to the development and delivery of high performing clinical supply chains.