A Look at the Current State of Sites
New models such as IROs are changing the way industry views the current site landscape and addressing challenges.
Jimmy Bechtel, MBA, vice president of site engagement for the Society of Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) discusses his career path and how he became so interested in clinical trial sites. He also addresses some of the most pressing challenges sites are currently seeing as well as the solutions SCRS is working on to address them.
About the speaker
Jimmy Bechtel, MBA started his career as a finance analyst intern for the Corvallis Clinic and eventually moved up the ladder to clinical research operations coordinator. Following his time there, he worked with Eli Lilly as a consultant until 2018. Since, Jimmy has been with SCRS. First as senior project manager, then director of innovation of engagement, and now his current role as VP of site engagement which he started in 2021.
About the ACT Podcast
The editors of Applied Clinical Trials bring you the latest commercial insights to master the science of success. Podcast episodes examine current trends, key conferences, and critical topics in the bio/pharmaceutical industry.
Improving Relationships and Diversifying the Site Selection Process
April 17th 2025In this episode of the Applied Clinical Trials Podcast, Liz Beatty, co-founder and chief strategy officer, Inato, discusses a number of topics around site engagement including community-based sites, the role of technology in improving site/sponsor relationships, how increased operational costs are impacting the industry, and more.
