Strong leadership principles are easy to endorse but far more difficult to apply when stakes are high, timelines are compressed, and decisions carry real consequences. In clinical research, leaders are routinely called upon to navigate protocol deviations, audit findings, cross-functional conflict, and team burnout—often with incomplete information and competing priorities.

Building on the foundational “Four Cs” of leadership—Character, Competence, Caring, and Communication—this session moves beyond theory to explore how these principles show up in real-world, high-pressure situations. Through case-based scenarios, the presenters will examine how effective leaders balance integrity with urgency, empathy with accountability, and clarity with complexity. Attendees will engage in guided decision-making exercises, explore common leadership missteps, and apply practical frameworks to respond to challenging situations with greater confidence and consistency.

Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to strengthen decision-making, foster trust, and lead effectively through the complexity and ambiguity inherent in clinical research environments.

CEU: 1.0 ACRP

Speakers:

• Christina Brennan, MD, MBA, FACRP, Senior Vice President, Clinical Research, Northwell Health

• Elisa Cascade, MBA, FACRP, Chief Growth Officer, TrialScreen

• Christine Senn, PhD, FACRP, CCRC, CPI, SVP, Site-Sponsor Innovation, Advarra