The Biometrics Leadership Lab Podcast

In This Episode What makes a statistician valuable beyond technicalmethodology? In this episode, I speak with Jeff Davidson, PhD, a longtimebiostatistician and consultant whose career began in a very different place: special education. Jeff shares how more than 14 years as a teacher shaped the communication, listening, and leadership skills he later brought into clinicalresearch. After earning his...

In This Episode What does career growth in clinical data management really look like today? It's a journey, not a racetrack. In this episode, I speak with Johan Vermeulen, Data Management Director at Metronomia Clinical Research, about the evolution of clinical data management careers and the leadership perspective that develops as responsibilities expand. Johan shares his unexpected journey i...

In This Episode What does it take for a small biometrics CRO to move beyond delivering services and become a trusted partner? In this episode, I speak with Vahe Martirosyan, Founder and CEO of Gurus CRO, about his journey from banking into clinical research and how he helped build one of Armenia’s leading biometrics organizations. We discuss what sponsors are really evaluating when selecting a bio...

What really changes when you move from the CRO side to the sponsor side and what lessons carry through no matter which side you’re working on? In this episode, I talk with Mike Inkman, a clinical data leader with more than 20 years of experience across CROs and sponsors, about his career journey and what crossing the CRO - sponsor divide taught him about leadership, oversight, and risk. We explore...

Episode Summary In this episode of the Biometrics Leadership Lab podcast, I sit down with Mark O’Brien, Founder and CEO of Warman O’Brien to talk candidly about what it takes to stand out in today’s life sciences job market. With more than 20 years in recruitment and deep specialization in biometrics placements, Mark shares practical guidance on CV structure, interview strategy, LinkedIn presence,...

In This Episode In this episode of the Biometrics Leadership Lab podcast, I talk with biostatistician and clinical research leader Marla Husnik, PhD about her 20+ year journey across public health, academic CROs, and global pharma.   Marla shares how she built high-performing biometric teams, why communication matters more than technical brilliance, and what new managers often overlook when steppi...

In This Episode Ready to be a biometrics leader? Financial literacy matters more than you might realize. In this episode, I talk with Joel White, Founder of Marketcap Consulting, about the pricing, proposal strategy, and the financial reality behind biometrics work in CROs. We explore how pricing models, billing structures, andrevenue recognition actually work inside CROs and what leaders need to...

In This Episode In this episode, I talk with Charlene Dark , Chief Operating Officer at Avania, about her career journey from statistician to executive leader. We explore how curiosity, courage, and a people-first mindset shaped her path and how she continues to lead with authenticity and accountability. Charlene shares stories from her early days in clinical research, lessons from the mentors who...

In This Episode: Ever felt like the biometrics discussion gets lost in the shuffle of a full-service bid defense? At the end of an hours long meeting, data management, biostatistics, and medical writing frequently find themselves with just 5 minutes. Here’s how to make the most of your 5 five minutes so you can stand out and make a meaningful impact. Regardless of your role or your bid defense exp...

In This Episode: I sit down with clinical research executive Kathy Bradrick to explore her journey through the CRO world: from her early days in business operations at a startup to becoming CEO of her own company. Throughout the conversation, Kathy shares how business sense, asking good questions, and a strong work ethic helped her grow her career, and why small companies remain close to her heart...

The Biometrics Leadership Lab Podcast Episode 2: What Is a Lead? – Part 2 Episode Overview In Part 2 of our discussion, we explore the challenges biometrics leads face: working better with project management, managing performance, and balancing expectations. This episode dives deeper into the questions: What is a biometrics lead? and What makes a good lead a great lead? Here’s What You’ll Learn Ke...

Welcome to The Biometrics Leadership Lab Podcast! Hosted by Amanda Cross, this show is designed to help clinical trial biometrics professionals grow into confident, collaborative leaders. From functional leads to rising leaders, we share practical strategies, expert insights, and real-world experiences from across data management, statistics, programming, and medical writing. Subscribe now and tak...

What does a functional lead actually do in clinical trial biometrics? In this first episode of The Biometrics Leadership Lab Podcast , we explore what makes a great functional lead across data management, statistics, and statistical programming, and how leads can excel. This episode features three expert panelists sharing lessons from the field: Adri Erasmus – Data Management Bobby Rachford – Stat...