Meet the leaders & legends of the clinical trial industry

Welcome to the Leaders & Legends podcast, a show focused on highlighting industry leaders in the clinical trial space.

From seasoned executives to emerging leaders, get to know the individuals driving change and innovation in our industry.

If you're passionate about clinical trials, join us as we discuss the future of clinical research, our industry's most pressing challenges, and insights and advice from the leaders who are moving our industry forward.

Interested in sharing your story? Email us at marketing@diligentpharma.com

Patty Leuchten and Roy Baynes

Episode 25: Put the Patient First - Roy D. Baynes, EVP & CMO at Eikon Therapeutics

Dr. Roy Baynes, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Eikon Therapeutics, joins Patty to explore how winning teams deliver transformational medicines, and the decisions that separate breakthrough drugs from promising misses.

Patty Leuchten and Craig Mooney

Episode 24: Getting IRT Right - Craig Mooney, Founder & Principal Consultant at IRT Advisors Group

Craig Mooney, Founder of IRT Advisors Group, joins Patty to explore why getting interactive response technology right matters so much for clinical trials, and how setbacks can set you up for your next big move.

Patty Leuchten and Kathy Bradrick

Episode 23: There's Never a Perfect Time - Kathy Bradrick, CEO at Spark Clinical Research

Kathy Bradrick, Founder of Spark Clinical Research, joins Patty to explore what it takes to build a company twice, and why putting the right expertise in place at the right time matters more than ever.

Patty Leuchten and Ken Hyatt

Episode 22: Leadership in an Anxious World, Pt. 2 - Ken Hyatt, Partner & Co-Founder at CMPartners

In Part 2, Ken Hyatt, Founder and Partner at CMPartners, returns to join Patty in exploring the daily practices that help leaders stay clear-headed in turbulent times, and the common mistakes that derail negotiations.

Patty Leuchten and Ken Hyatt

Episode 21: Leading Through Conflict, Pt. 1 - Ken Hyatt, Partner & Co-Founder at CMPartners

In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Ken Hyatt, Founder and Partner at CMPartners, joins Patty to explore why leading in today’s world is harder than ever, and how transforming conflict, not just managing it, builds stronger organizations.

Patty Leuchten and George Kramb

Episode 20: Reimagining Patient Support - George Kramb, CEO at PatientPartner

George Kramb, Co-Founder and CEO of PatientPartner, joins Patty to explore the power of peer connection in helping patients navigate care and clinical trials, and what it takes to bet on yourself as a founder.

Patty Leuchten, Michelle Jones, and Jeff Smith

Episode 19: Building In-Person Events that Matter - Michelle Jones & Jeff Smith, Innovation Network Gathering

Michelle Jones and Jeff Smith, co-producers of the Innovation Network Gathering, join Patty to explore how intentional gatherings can spark real progress in clinical research, and what makes a creative partnership thrive.

Patty Leuchten and Bari Kowal

Episode 18: Try, Learn, and Iterate - Bari Kowal, SVP, Head Development Ops & Portfolio Management at Regeneron

Bari Kowal, Senior Vice President of Development Operations and Portfolio Management at Regeneron, joins Patty to explore how sponsors and CROs can work as true partners, and how AI could reshape the future of clinical trials.

Patty Leuchten and Margaret Keegan

Episode 17: Chasing Curiosity - Margaret Keegan, CEO at Precision for Medicine

Margaret Keegan, CEO of Precision Medicine Group, joins Patty to explore what truly sets great CROs apart, and why rethinking clinical trials may require looking beyond functional silos.