Candidate Sourcing:
In clinical research, one decision shapes everything: where your talent comes from. Behind every trial lies a complex web of candidate sourcing choices. When to outsource to CROs, when to hire in-house, and how to balance quality, cost, and speed. In this first episode of a two-part series, I sit down with Directors of Clinical Operations Brian Dempster and Lyle Gee to unpack the evolving resource strategies driving clinical trial success.
Why Job Seekers Need This
Listen up if you’re hunting for CRA or operations roles. This episode pulls back the curtain on hiring from the director’s chair in today’s employer-driven market. You will learn the edge to stand out amid AI-generated resumes and applicant floods.
Hidden Drivers of Hiring Decisions
Brian and Lyle explain why companies swing between in-house teams, CRO outsourcing, and hybrids. Not just for cost, but based on study phase, expertise needs, and integration risks. You will learn how to tailor your pitch to show how you have solved those real problems, making you a stronger competitor against those job seekers who just list years of experience.
What Really Wins Interviews
They tell you to ditch rote credentials. They stress storytelling your impact, like rescuing studies from bad CROs or fixing system mismatches. We also dig into the importance of asking sharp questions (“What challenges are your teams facing right now?”).
These tactics prove adaptability, ownership, and cultural fit, flipping interviews into two-way conversations.
Thriving in Hybrid Realities
This podcast will help you understand fragmented models (staffing agencies, multiple CROs) so you can highlight your critical thinking, tech-savviness, and ability to plug into existing teams.
And that is what lands roles when cross-functional pros rule amid layoffs and tighter opportunities.
Tech and Market Shifts
We dive into the pendulum between employer and job-seeker markets, AI’s role in screening, and why no ‘one-size-fits-all’ strategy exists. Especially as hybrid models reshape CRO ties.
Whether you’re leading projects or breaking into clinical ops, this podcast changes how you see companies, CROs, and talent. It arms you with strategy and confidence to navigate it all.