30 years on the rollercoaster of clinical trials

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Claire Riches, Vice President, Clinical Solutions at Citeline. Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Claire, covering: Being involved in the clinical development and commercial launch of a little mega-blockbuster, called... Viagra. Her first exposure to outsourcing at a small biotech, and the importance of partnerships in progressing the pipeline. Ignoring the pharma industry snobbery, and opting to move into the fast and varied world of CROs. Timeless sponsor and provider partnership tips, including the importance of aligned intentions, especially with biotechs. How are the tailwinds for rare diseases, meeting unmet patient needs, AI/data, and personalised medicines driving demand at Citeline? With over 30 years' experience in the life science sector, Claire is a passionate advocate of bringing drug development to life. Having worked in large pharma, biotech and the CRO space, Claire uses her platform to raise awareness of the challenges the industry is facing, and how as a collective voice, we can solve big, challenging questions. She believes strongly in the need to ask questions of the industry to drive change, which in turn drives innovation and growth. Claire speaks regularly through various forums on the topics of Women in Science, Impacts of Politics and Economics on Drug Development and Drug Access, and Evolution and Efficiency of Drug Development pathways. She is currently focused on levelling the playing field for the Biotech industry via her podcast Small Biotech, Big Decisions | Citeline   Please subscribe, tell your industry colleagues and join us in celebrating and promoting the value and importance of the global life science outsourcing space. We’d also appreciate a positive rating!