
Commentary|Podcasts|November 13, 2025
Improving Site Satisfaction Through Better Technology and Collaboration
Author(s)Andy Studna, Senior Editor
Melissa Hutchens, vice president of research & benchmarking at WCG, and Jimmy Garza, senior director of clinical operations at Bayer, discuss findings from the latest WCG CenterWatch Global Site Relationship Survey, revealing a decline in overall site satisfaction. They explore key drivers behind this trend, including technology usability, communication gaps, and limited site input in protocol design, and share actionable approaches to strengthen sponsor-site partnerships and improve study execution.
Melissa Hutchens, vice president of research & benchmarking at WCG, and Jimmy Garza, senior director of clinical operations at Bayer, discuss:
- Key findings from the 2025 WCG CenterWatch Global Site Relationship Survey and what’s driving the decline in site satisfaction
- How sponsors can leverage technology to enhance, not hinder, site efficiency and usability
- Strategies to incorporate site feedback earlier in protocol design and planning
- Practical ways to strengthen communication, support study coordinators, and improve overall sponsor-site collaboration
- And more!
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