Join us at SCOPE US 2026, where innovation drives the future of clinical research! We’re excited to share our latest advancements and insights shaping the next generation of clinical trials. Connect with our team of experts, explore transformative technologies, and discover new strategies to enhance research efficiency and outcomes. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with peers, exchange ideas, and collaborate on advancing the science of clinical development. 

Join Premier’s experts at three engaging sessions at SCOPE

Structuring Outsourcing Models for Efficiency, Clarity, and Cost Control 

• Speaker:
  • Nicole Stansbury, Senior Vice President, Global Clinical Operations, Premier Research
• Date: Tuesday, February 3, 5:10 – 5:35 PM

Choosing the right outsourcing model can significantly influence study efficiency, cost control, and the overall sponsor–CRO working dynamic. This session will break down the strengths and limitations of full-service, FSP, and hybrid approaches, highlighting how each model shapes resourcing planning, role clarity, and operational continuity. We will outline how sponsors can determine the most effective mix of insourced and outsourced roles and how pricing structures reflect these choices. The session will also explore how integrated oversight capabilities—such as centralized monitoring—can strengthen quality, risk detection, and visibility across models. Attendees will walk away with practical guidance to select and configure outsourcing approaches that support smoother collaboration and more reliable study delivery. 

What Happens When a Sponsor–CRO Partnership Goes Terribly Wrong (but Actually RIGHT)?

• Speakers:
  • Krista Armstrong, Senior Vice President and Head of Neuroscience, Premier Research
  • Theresa Davin, Vice President of Clinical Operations, Cognition Therapeutics
• Date: Wednesday, February 4, 9 – 9:25 AM

We will share practical, hard-earned lessons for both Sponsors and CROs. Discover how to navigate broken relationships, rebuild trust, and create high-performing partnerships grounded in transparency and shared purpose. 

Panel Discussion: Selecting the Right CRO and Optimizing Bid-Defense Strategy

• Moderator: Manny Lazaro, Senior Vice President, Clinical Development Operations, Kailera Therapeutics
• Panelists:
  • Krista Armstrong, PhD, Senior Vice President & Head of Neurosciences, Medical & Clinical Development, Premier Research
  • Theresa R. Devins, PhD, Vice President, Clinical Operations, Cognition Therapeutics, Inc.
  • Stephanie Pfister, Vice President, Clinical Operations, Biohaven
• Date: Wednesday, February 4, 9:25 – 9:50 AM
• Track: Optimal Trial Design: Managing Partnerships, Co-development, and CRO Oversight