Clinical research professionals are increasingly exploring consulting careers and flexible professional pathways. However, transitioning from traditional employment into consulting can be challenging, with limited practical guidance on evaluating readiness, positioning expertise, generating opportunities, and navigating the realities of independent work.
This interactive panel session brings together experienced consultants from clinical operations, site operations, and quality oversight to provide candid, experience-based perspectives on consulting in clinical research.
Through facilitated discussion, audience polling, and a practical Consulting Readiness Assessment Tool, attendees will explore consulting realities, risks, and readiness considerations, including expertise alignment, independent thinking, adaptability, business development approaches, and delivery expectations.
CEU: 1.0 ACRP
Speakers:
Suheila Abdul-Karrim, CCRA, FACRP, MICR CSci, RQAP-GCP, Independent Clinical Research Consultant, Auditor & Trainer
Leslie Sam, CQIA, CSSBB, President, Leslie Sam and Associates, LLC
Yamile Sanchez, MBA, ACRP-PM, CCRP, Clinical Research Consultant, iNet Advisory Group