S3 E26, Katrina Rice - Chief Delivery Officer of Biometrics Services at eClinical Solutions

Showing Up Fully: Katrina Rice on Leadership, Identity & Inclusive TrialsThis week, I sit down with Katrina Rice, Chief Delivery Officer of Biometrics Services at eClinical Solutions, for a raw and empowering conversation about identity, leadership, and impact.Katrina shares her journey from a first-gen college student in Alabama to a self-made C-level executive — and the courage it took to create the job she wanted when no one else offered it. We talk about the power of showing up as your full self, the ongoing challenges facing women of color in biosciences, and why diversity in clinical trials isn’t optional — it’s life-saving.🎙️ Sponsored by Phacilitate & Women in Advanced Therapies (WIAT)Whether you're mentoring others, navigating your own path, or working to make your workplace more inclusive, Katrina’s story is a masterclass in resilience and authenticity.📌 Chapters / Timestamps00:00 – Intro02:15 – Growing up in Alabama and finding a path into science05:45 – What it felt like to be the only Black woman in the room08:30 – Transitioning from IT and government work to clinical research11:10 – Creating her own role at eClinical Solutions15:45 – What it means to lead with purpose, not just title20:00 – Diversity in clinical trials: why it matters and where we’re falling short25:30 – Representing communities of color in data and design29:45 – Advice for young professionals entering the life sciences34:00 – The power of authenticity and finding your own leadership style37:10 – Closing thoughts: identity, impact, and legacyFull episode now live on Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts.#SheLeadsBiotech #Phacilitate #WIAT #KatrinaRice #eClinicalSolutions #DiversityInClinicalTrials #BiotechLeadership #WomenInSTEM #AuthenticLeadership #LifeSciences #SharronCoxStudio #CNAInternationalUSA