Jess Thompson is a clinical research leader, educator, and workforce development strategist with experience spanning clinical trial operations, project management, training program development, and professional education. She is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Clinical Research Pro, where she develops and leads training programs designed to support current and emerging clinical research professionals. Her work focuses on making clinical research education more practical, accessible, and applicable to real-world trial conduct, with an emphasis on professional readiness, operational confidence, and applied project management skills. Jess brings a strong understanding of how training design, communication, and leadership influence workforce performance, particularly in environments where professionals must apply judgment rather than simply document completion. Her perspective is especially relevant to discussions about moving beyond documentation-based training toward competency, confidence, and quality-focused professional development.

Sessions:

• Workshop—Foundations of Clinical Research Project Management

• Beyond the Training Log: Building Quality Judgment in Research Staff