
AI can turn complex protocols into first-pass budget inputs, letting sponsors start budgeting sooner while budget builders shift from data entry to review.

Aaron Squires, Product Manager, IQVIA Technologies. Squires is a product manager for the CTFS GrantPlan application, bringing more than 20 years of experience in clinical trial budgeting and forecasting. He has a strong track record of leading enterprise technology initiatives and cross-functional teams, with deep expertise in aligning business and clinical requirements to scalable fair market value (FMV) solutions. Squires focuses on enabling faster, more efficient study startup by reducing complexity in budgeting, forecasting, and FMV decision-making. He partners closely with clinical, operational, and technology stakeholders to deliver measurable business impact across global trial programs.