Project Management

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2024 Agenda


Fri., Sept. 27 1:15 to 2:00                                     Track: Project Management
Time to Break Free from Hidden Obstacles and Deliver a Successful Project

Ms. Adair will consider six common pitfalls that must be avoided when making crucial decisions that could significantly impact business outcomes. By steering clear of these psychological traps, we can alleviate stresses and concerns that arise when making decisions. 509

Presenter: Takisha Adair, MBA, CCRP, Director, Research & Development


Fri., Sept. 27 2:05 to 2:50                                     Track: Project Management
Advocating for Project Management within Small/Medium Biotech/Pharma

Ms. Hecht provide the audience the confidence to build a business case for PMO/PM (Project Management Office/Project Management) tools within a growing company. 511

Presenter: Natalie Hecht, BS, PMP, CCRP, Clinical Operations Lead, Immatics


Fri., Sept. 27 3:25 to 4:10                                     Track: Project Management
Clinical Research Scorecard- Performance Metrics

Ms. Hendricks will provide an overview of the creation of a Clinical Research Scorecard (dashboard). 513

Presenter: Maria Hendricks, MSN, RN, Director, Clinical Research Operations, Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania


Fri., Sept. 27 4: 15 to 5:00                                    Track: Project Management
Project Management For All Clinical Research Professionals

Ms. Thompson will discuss what a project is, the purpose and importance of a project manager, and high level concepts and methodologies that will help with managing projects (clinical trials, contracts, IT projects, internal initiatives, etc.). 515

Presenter: Jess Thompson, MS, BS, CCRC, PMP, Founder, CEO, Clinical Research Project Management Association