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#403: Clinical Operations in Transition: Leadership Perspectives on AI, the Workforce, and the Future of Trial Execution
Monday June 15, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
108A
Component Type: Session
Level: Intermediate
CE: ACPE 1.25 Knowledge UAN: 0286-0000-26-511-L04-P; CME 1.25; RN 1.25

Clinical Operations leaders today are navigating one of the most dynamic periods in recent history. From managing AI-driven transformation to rethinking global outsourcing models and rebuilding teams in a post-layoff landscape, the challenges facing clinical operations executives are unprecedented — and so are the opportunities. This session brings together senior leaders from large, mid-size, and emerging biopharma companies for an unscripted fireside conversation exploring how the role of Clinical Operations has evolved over the past decade and where it’s heading next. Panelists will share candid insights on leading change, balancing innovation with execution, and maintaining resilience in the face of shifting talent models and regulatory expectations.

Learning Objectives

Discuss current trends, pressures, and innovations shaping Clinical Operations directly from industry leaders; Recognize operational strategies using benchmark data through real-world examples of how organizations are adapting their models, technologies, and teams; Identify emerging roles, skill requirements, and leadership priorities within the evolving ClinOps landscape to guide personal career planning and organizational development.

Chair

Joseph Dustin

Speaker

Panelist
Jennifer Sheller, MPH

Panelist
Nikki Amaratunge, MA, PMP

Panelist
Rosalie Filing

Panelist
Emily Walker, MBA


Speakers
avatar for Joe Dustin

Joe Dustin

Founder and Principal, Dauntless eClinical Strategies, United States
Joe Dustin is a recognized leader in the clinical trials industry with over 20 years of experience driving digital innovation in Life Sciences. Throughout his career, Joe has spearheaded transformative initiatives across pharma and technology companies, notably at, Medidata Solutions... Read More →
avatar for Joseph Dustin

Joseph Dustin

Founder and Principal, Dauntless eClinical Strategies, United States
Joe Dustin is a recognized leader in the clinical trials industry with over 20 years of experience driving digital innovation in Life Sciences. Throughout his career, Joe has spearheaded transformative initiatives across pharma and technology companies, notably at, Medidata Solutions... Read More →
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Rosalie Filing

Vice President, Clinical Operations, Keenova Therapeutics, United States
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Nikki Amaratunge, MA, PMP

Director Clinical Operations, Allergan, United States
avatar for Jennifer Sheller

Jennifer Sheller

Senior Vice President, Global Clinical Trial Operations, Merck & Co., Inc., United States
Jennifer Sheller is Senior Vice President and Head of Global Clinical Trial Operations at Merck, where she leads the global infrastructure responsible for the operational delivery of Merck’s clinical development portfolio. With more than 25 years of experience across pharma, biotech... Read More →
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Emily Walker

Vice President, Study Management, Alnylam, United States
Monday June 15, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
108A The Pennsylvania Convention Center 1101 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 USA
  02: ClinicalTrialOps-Innovation, Session |   06: ProfDevelop-Program-PortfolioMgmt, Session
  • Audience Intermediate
  • Level Intermediate
  • format csv
  • Credit Type ACPE, CME, RN
  • Interest Area Project Management & Strategic Planning
  • Tags Session

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