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Unblinded: A Clinical Trial Podcast

Veeva Systems
Clinical Trials
Artificial Intelligence
Data Management
Patient Engagement
Veeva
Data Science
Digital Clinical Trials
Digital Transformation
Pharmaceutical Industry
Patient-Centricity
Clinical Research
Spastic Paraplegia Type 50
Gene Therapy
ICH E6(R3)
Risk-Based Monitoring
Cros
Outsourcing Models (FSP/FSO/FSO)
Covid-19
Brexit
Patient Care

Unblinded: A Clinical Trial Podcast (formerly The State of Digital Clinical Trials) is a Veeva podcast hosted by Manny Vazquez, Senior Director, Clinical Data Strategy. Manny will be speaking to a series of expert guests from across pharma, biotech, and CROs to discuss their experiences, challenges, and ideas for the future of clinical trials.

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In this episode of Unblinded, host Manny Vazquez is joined by Leianne Ebert, Head of Data Operations at Alcon, and co-host John Acampado, Senior Director of Clinical Strategy for Veeva MedTech. Together, they explore the regulatory differences betwee... more

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Joel White, owner of Marketcap Consulting, together with Veeva’s Chris Kreitel, joins Manny to discuss why the next era of clinical trial outsourcing will be defined by technology integration and economic agility. They debate whether CROs are the ult... more

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In this episode, host Manny Vazquez is joined by Noeleen Turner, head of clinical data management at UCB, and Anna Hayes, senior director of clinical data management at Veramed.

Using their breadth of experience and passion for a people-focused appr... more

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In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the monumental effort required to reshape global clinical trial standards. Manny and guests Lisbeth Bregnhoj and Cheryl Grandinetti explore why ICH E6(R3) is the catalyst the industry has been waiting for.... more

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Brian Johnson, former head of R&D technology at Takeda, now consultant, shares his unique perspective on a topic that’s top-of-mind for many: how do you introduce new technologies and processes without alienating the people who need them most?

He an... more

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Manny is joined by co-host Denali Rose and MSKCC’s Joe Lengfellner, to discuss the shifting focus from a one-size-fits-all approach to redefine site centricity. They talk about how the role of a clinical trial coordinator is changing, the challenges ... more

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Join host Manny Vazquez as he sits down with Joyce Moore, leading voice in patient recruitment with over 25 years of experience in the industry, most recently at Allucent. In a field often focused on the logistics of data collection and study process... more

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Are we any closer to working out the human-machine relationship needed to embed AI in clinical development?

To discuss this and all things automation, Veeva’s Chief Technology Officer Drew Garty joins host Manny Vazquez as he kicks off the new seaso... more

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Recent Guests

Leianne Ebert
Head of Data Operations at Alcon
Alcon
Episode: Deep Pockets, Short Arms: Is MedTech Ready for AI?
John Acampado
Senior Director of Clinical Strategy for Veeva MedTech
Veeva
Episode: Deep Pockets, Short Arms: Is MedTech Ready for AI?
Joel White
Founder of Marketcap Consulting
Marketcap Consulting
Episode: The Economics of Clinical Trial Outsourcing
Chris Kreitel
Senior Director for CRO Strategy at Veeva
Veeva
Episode: The Economics of Clinical Trial Outsourcing
Noeleen Turner
Head of Data Management
UCB
Episode: A People-Focused Approach to a Risk-Based Future in Clinical Trials
Anna Hayes
Senior Director, Clinical Data Management
Veramed
Episode: A People-Focused Approach to a Risk-Based Future in Clinical Trials
Lisbeth Bregnhoj
GCP Inspector, Danish Medicines Agency
Danish Medicines Agency
Episode: ICH E6(R3): Shifting the Paradigm from Process to Purpose
Cheryl Grandinetti
Associate Director for Clinical Policy, FDA
Food and Drug Administration
Episode: ICH E6(R3): Shifting the Paradigm from Process to Purpose
Brian Johnson
Pharma veteran with 30 years in industry, former Takeda IT leader
Takeda (former)
Episode: The Unstuck Industry: A New Equitable Model for Pharma

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Manny Vazquez
Host of Unblinded: A Clinical Trial Podcast

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A People-Focused Approach to a Risk-Based Future in Clinical Trials
Q: What actionable steps can leaders take to start implementing these platform and RBQM concepts?
Start with a single list of critical data values, bring together risk management, centralized monitoring, data management, and biostatistics to design an integrated data quality review plan, and begin with safe, measured pilot changes before widespread rollout.
A People-Focused Approach to a Risk-Based Future in Clinical Trials
Q: How can organizations manage the change when shifting from point solutions to a platform?
Effective change management requires over-communication, clear articulation of benefits to every team, involvement of biostatistics and data management early, and ensuring teams see tangible improvements in daily workflows.
A People-Focused Approach to a Risk-Based Future in Clinical Trials
Q: What are some of the motivations for moving toward a platform-based approach in clinical trials?
The guests emphasize interoperability, real-time data access, and the ability to align multiple stakeholders around a unified data landscape, which reduces silos and speeds decision making.
Patient vs. Process: Bridging the Gap for a Better Trial Experience
Q: Can you give background on your role and experience in patient engagement?
Joyce describes a 25-year career focusing on patient recruitment and engagement, including early work with decentralized trial concepts, EECOA, and her current leadership of the patient engagement team at Allucent, where she coordinates site support, patient outreach, and advocacy group partnerships.
Does Patient Choice Equal Site Headaches?
Q: What does work smarter mean for sites?
It means improving processes and utilizing technology to streamline operations for better patient care.

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What is Unblinded: A Clinical Trial Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Episodes center on the crossroads of clinical operations, data management, regulatory guidance, and technology in trials. Conversations often juxtapose sponsor, CRO, and site perspectives to unpack data standards (like SDTM), risk-based approaches, regulatory evolution (ICH E6(R3)), and the practical realities of adopting AI, platform-based tools, and digital workflows in real-world trials. Notable throughlines include the tension between pilot programs and systemic adoption, the push for interoperability across platforms, and a strong emphasis on changing management, governance, and stakeholder alignment to accelerate trials, improve data quality, and advance health equity. The format tends to pair senior industry leaders with practitioner... more

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Recent guests on Unblinded: A Clinical Trial Podcast include:

1. Leianne Ebert
2. John Acampado
3. Joel White
4. Chris Kreitel
5. Noeleen Turner
6. Anna Hayes
7. Lisbeth Bregnhoj
8. Cheryl Grandinetti

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