Beyond the Fine Print: How Legal Affairs Enables Clinical Research

Ian Hennessey, Vice President & General Counsel at CTI, joins Moving Medicine Forward to discuss the critical role legal affairs plays in advancing global clinical research. From navigating complex regulations and supporting trial operations to evaluating emerging technologies like AI, Ian shares how legal teams help organizations innovate responsibly while protecting patients and empowering scientific progress00:00 | Career Journey From healthcare law to clinical research. 02:41 | Leadership & Mentorship Building teams through trust, support, and shared problem-solving.  04:11 | Global Research Challenges Navigating regulations across countries while advancing clinical trials. 05:38 | Legal Affairs at CTI How legal operations, contracting, and compliance support research success. 07:31 | Enabling Innovation Balancing business goals, risk, and compliance with a solutions-first mindset. 08:50 | Adapting to Change Managing evolving regulations, technology, and industry expectations. 12:23 | AI and Clinical Research Exploring the opportunities and risks of emerging technologies. 15:41 | Looking Ahead Why the future of clinical research remains so promising.  17:31 | Career Advice Guidance for professionals considering a career in life sciences legal affairs.