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SCRS TalksWhere Is Your Recruitment Funnel Leaking?In this episode of SCRS Talks, Jimmy Bechtel sits down with Tom Farrand, Co-Founder and CEO of Delfa, to break down what a healthy recruitment funnel looks like from first inquiry to scheduled visit. Tom shares benchmark rates sites can measure themselves against, how to spot where a funnel is leaking, and why both speed to contact and consistent follow-up matter.They also walk through the three Cs of capacity, cost, and conversion, a simple framework to guide weekly staffing and spend decisions. Whether you’re managing a handful of leads or a large network, you’ll leav...
2026-10-2619 min
SCRS TalksSite-First Technology: Building With SitesTechnology is consistently one of the top pain points for research sites, and a big reason is that sites often aren't part of the conversation until a solution is already built. In this episode of SCRS Talks, Jimmy Bechtel sits down with Ashley O'Brien, Executive Director of Product Management, and David Stecklair, Director of Product Management, both of Signant Health, to talk about what it looks like to develop technology with sites instead of on top of them. They cover where vendors tend to miss the mark, why discovery should come before design, and what surprised them when they...
2026-10-1930 min
SCRS TalksWhy Early Site Engagement Changes EverythingSite engagement often shows up only after a study is already in trouble. In this episode of SCRS Talks, Jimmy Bechtel sits down with Julie Wilhjelm, Senior Director of Site Strategy and Engagement at Novotech, to talk about why it should be built into how studies are planned and run from day one.They cover what separates real engagement from checkbox outreach, how early feedback during feasibility and protocol design can head off costly amendments, and why trust and responsiveness give CROs a real edge with the sites they work with. Julie also gets honest about the...
2026-10-1216 min
SCRS TalksBefore the Burden Begins: Designing Trials That Work Better for SitesJimmy Bechtel sits down with Mike Hutton of Almac Clinical Technologies to talk about where site burden really starts, and what sponsors can do earlier in study design to reduce it. They dig into the difference between protocol complexity and operational complexity, why fragmented systems and workflows quietly pile friction onto site staff, and what a more connected, site-first approach to trial design actually looks like. Mike also shares the one question he wishes more sponsors would ask sites before finalizing a protocol.
2026-09-2813 min
SCRS TalksTurning Site Data Into Sponsor Trust: A Conversation with CRIOJimmy Bechtel sits down with Megan Richards, Director of Sponsor Operations at CRIO, to talk about how research sites can get more strategic with their data. Megan walks through where to start when identifying the right KPIs, how to build dashboards that actually get used (and the four common pitfalls to avoid), and how benchmarking against industry standards helps sites spot both wins and opportunities for improvement. The conversation wraps with practical advice on turning operational data into a compelling story for sponsors and CROs, strengthening relationships, and winning future study awards.
2026-09-2117 min
SCRS TalksOperation Trialblazer: Bridging Sites and SponsorsJimmy Bechtel talks with Catherine Gregor, Chief Clinical Trial Officer at Florence Healthcare, about Operation Trialblazer and what it means for sites and sponsors. Drawing on her experience running sites (including at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center) and now working in trial technology, Catherine unpacks why regulatory ambiguity holds both sides back, how CRAs lose major visit time to admin work instead of clinical review, and why data still moves so inefficiently between sites and sponsors. The conversation touches on AI's potential to ease that burden, what rising eTMF pass rates really signal, and what it will take for sites to...
2026-09-1421 min
SCRS TalksTurning Clinical Trial Leftovers Into Global ImpactWhat happens to unused medical supplies when a clinical trial ends? For years the answer was simple: destroy them. Josh Kravitz (MedSurplus Alliance) and Greg Folz (Kits4Life) join Jimmy Bechtel to tell the story of how a stack of boxes, a looming Site Tank deadline, and a crisis in the Congo turned into a program that has now impacted over 6 million lives worldwide. Greg walks through the moment his research staff refused to keep destroying usable supplies, and how that frustration became an idea that won on stage and grew into an industry wide movement. Josh breaks down...
2026-08-2427 min
SCRS TalksFixing the Foundations of Clinical Trial ExecutionJimmy Bechtel sits down with Dr. Tia Warrick, CEO of Lesous Consulting, to talk about what actually drives clinical trial failures and what the industry can do about it. With nearly a decade of experience spanning coordinator to CEO, Dr. Warrick brings a ground-level perspective to a problem that costs the industry billions.The conversation covers why so many trials struggle before enrollment even begins, the difference between foundational certifications and true skills-based competency, and what it means that roughly a third of clinical trial failures trace back to workforce gaps we actually have the power to...
2026-08-1720 min
SCRS TalksBeyond Transactions: What Site Ambassadorship Really MeansJimmy Bechtel sits down with Kimberly Staeck, Head of Global Site Partnerships and Trial Enablement Solutions at Syneos Health, to dig into what it really means to treat sites as partners rather than execution engines.Kimberly brings two decades of operational and partnership experience to a conversation that gets honest about where the industry falls short. They cover why sites have learned to tell the difference between being heard and actually listened to, what closing the feedback loop looks like in practice, and why early site involvement in protocol development is a risk mitigation strategy, not a...
2026-08-0321 min
SCRS TalksHow Agentic AI Is Transforming Clinical Research Site OperationsJimmy Bechtel sits down with Brooklyn Montgomery, Business Development Director at Deep Intelligent Pharma (DIP), to explore how agentic AI is reshaping the way clinical research sites operate. Brooklyn breaks down where AI delivers real value for physician-led research, what meaningful adoption actually looks like at the site level, and the three questions every site should answer before spending a dollar on AI tools. The conversation also covers how mentorship and technology work together to close the gap between academic research and clinical execution, and where sites are headed as they move from execution partners to upstream contributors in...
2026-07-2818 min
SCRS TalksK2 Medical Research and Populace Health on Winning in CNS In this episode of SCRS Talks, Jimmy Bechtel sits down with Sean Stanton, Founder and CEO of K2 Medical Research, and Christian Burns, Founder and President of Populus Health, to explore how their two organizations are working together to advance CNS drug development. With decades of combined experience across psychiatry, neurology, and neurodegeneration, Sean and Christian discuss what makes CNS trials uniquely challenging, what it takes to earn and maintain trust with sponsors and CROs, and why communication is just as critical as performance metrics. They also share their outlook on the future of the space, from biomarkers and p...
2026-07-1318 min
Life Science Insights 360 PodcastsE29 - The Future of Clinical Research Sites | Jimmy Bechtel (CSSO, SCRS) | Life Science InsightsIn this episode of the Life Science Insights Podcast, we sit down with Jimmy Bechtel, Chief Strategy & Site Solutions Officer (CSSO) at the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS), to explore the evolving landscape of clinical research and the critical role research sites play in advancing innovation, improving patient outcomes, and driving more efficient clinical trials.Jimmy shares his perspective on the challenges facing research sites today, the growing importance of site sustainability, and how technology, AI, and stronger collaboration between sponsors, CROs, and research sites are shaping the future of clinical research. We also discuss how patient-centric approaches...
2026-07-0933 min
SCRS TalksThe Missing Voice in AI Drug DevelopmentIn this episode of SCRS Talks, Jimmy Bechtel sits down with Donna Cryer, Chief Patient Officer at Cryer Health and active FDA patient advocate, to explore the critical difference between patient inclusion and patient leadership in drug development. Drawing on her own lifelong experience as a patient, Donna makes the case for why having patients in real positions of authority is not just a values statement but a strategic necessity, especially as AI becomes more embedded in every stage of the research process. From AI governance and model training to the risks of replacing human experience with simulated data...
2026-07-0622 min
SCRS TalksFrom Reactive to Real-Time: How AI Is Reshaping Clinical Trial OperationsJosh Stent, CEO of Momentum Clinical Research, joins Jimmy Bechtel to share how his 19-site network in Australia and New Zealand is using AI and automation to cut administrative burden, improve data accuracy, and get more time back for patients. From centralized data reporting to automated invoicing and smarter recruitment funnels, this episode breaks down what practical AI adoption actually looks like at the site level.
2026-06-2222 minSCRS TalksBuilt by Sites, For Sites: How Site Centric is Rethinking Clinical Trial TechnologyWhat happens when a research site gets so frustrated with disconnected systems that they decide to build their own? In this episode, Jimmy Bechtel sits down with Brian Hunter, COO, and Florin Petrutiu, CIO of Site Centric, to hear exactly that story. Born out of CNS Healthcare over 18 years ago, Site Centric has evolved from an internal workaround into a full CTMS platform now available to sites everywhere. Brian and Florin share how their hands-on site experience shaped every corner of the platform, how they're integrating AI tools without adding operational burden, and why becoming an SCRS Global Impact...
2026-06-0818 min
SCRS TalksBuilding a Sponsor of Choice: How Keenova is Redefining Site PartnershipWhat does it actually mean to be a sponsor of choice? In this episode, Jimmy Bechtel sits down with Carrie Lewis and Suzy Montanye from Keenova to find out. The two share how the newly formed company, born from the merger of Mallinckrodt and Endo, is building a site partnership model grounded in accountability, transparency, and real feedback. From their site operational advisory board to a dedicated site relationship manager role, Keenova is making the case that mid-sized sponsors can operate like industry leaders.
2026-05-2522 min
SCRS TalksFrom Averages to Individuals: How AI and Embedded Research Are Reshaping Patient CareJimmy Bechtel sits down with John Worden, Chief Commercial Officer at Javara, to explore how AI-driven data analysis is moving clinical research and patient care away from one-size-fits-all medicine toward truly personalized treatment pathways. They discuss how embedded research sites inside healthcare systems are uniquely positioned to put these tools to work, what end-to-end data integration means for feasibility, patient identification, and long-term outcomes, and why scaling AI in healthcare is ultimately less of a technology problem and more of a trust and collaboration problem. John also shares a real-world example of how the research process led to a...
2026-05-1821 min
SCRS TalksAdd-On to All-In: Building a Real AI Strategy in Clinical ResearchJimmy Bechtel sits down with Dr. Anastasia Christianson, former senior innovation leader at Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson, to talk about what a real AI strategy actually looks like in clinical research. They dig into why isolated pilots fall short, how to think about AI as a process change rather than a tool add-on, and where the biggest missed opportunities are right now. Dr. Christianson also shares her take on navigating evolving regulations and paints a picture of where clinical trials are headed over the next three to five years, including a future where no trial launches without first being...
2026-05-1118 min
SCRS TalksNo More Double Entry: How CRIO and Medidata Are Bridging eSource and EDC for Every SiteJimmy Bechtel sits down with Kristen Bosse, VP of Product Development at CRIO, and Samir Jain, VP of Product Management at Medidata, to talk about a collaboration that has been a long time coming. Together they break down why eSource to EDC integration has historically been out of reach for dedicated research sites, what has made it so hard to do at scale, and how their joint solution is changing that. They also get into what sites actually gain when manual data transcription is taken off their plate and what the path to getting started looks like for sites...
2026-05-0417 min
SCRS TalksCyber Threats in Clinical Research: What Sites Need to KnowCybersecurity threats are becoming more sophisticated, and research sites are not immune. In this episode, Jimmy Bechtel sits down with Anders Lindquist, Senior Manager of Research Site Enablement at LabCorp, to break down the most pressing digital security risks facing clinical research sites today. Anders shares how human behavior is at the core of most cyber breaches, what red flags to watch for in emails and text messages, and the practical steps sites can take right now to strengthen their defenses, even with limited resources. From phishing simulations to multi-factor authentication, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking...
2026-04-2714 min
SCRS TalksAlleviating Site Payment Burden with Third-Party ServicesIn this episode, Jimmy Bechtel sits down with KimberLee Heidmann, Executive Vice President of Quality and Regulatory at Scout, to discuss the financial and administrative challenges clinical research sites face when managing patient payments and reimbursements. They explore how cash flow gaps impact site operations, why sites are adding overhead fees to contracts, and the burden of unexpected participant costs. KimberLee shares practical insights on how service providers like Scout can remove these pressures by handling logistics and payment services directly, allowing sites to focus their time and resources on what they do best: conducting trials and caring for...
2026-04-2021 min
SCRS TalksWhat Sites Need to Know Before Taking On CNS TrialsJimmy Bechtel sits down with Jeff Zucker, Chief Development Officer, and Brandon Lenfest, Regional Director at Tekton Research, to dig into what makes CNS and neuroscience trials uniquely challenging for sites. They cover why patient identification in this space requires a completely different approach, the often overlooked but critical role caregivers play, and what sites can do to keep patients engaged through the full length of a study. Jeff and Brandon also get into the balancing act of providing empathetic care while managing placebo response, and share practical advice for sites considering making the move into CNS research for...
2026-04-0623 min
SCRS TalksDe-Risking Clinical Trials with Flexible Site ModelsJimmy Bechtel talks with Darcy Forman, COO of Lightship, about how hybrid site models can reduce operational risk in clinical trials. They discuss matching visit types to the right setting (clinic, home, or mobile), lessons learned from the pandemic's rapid shift to decentralized trials, and how to maintain strong investigator oversight across different delivery models. Darcy shares practical insights on what it takes to implement flexible approaches successfully, including the importance of investigator buy-in, standardized processes, and building trust-based relationships between sites, sponsors, and CROs.
2026-03-2321 min
Life Science SuccessBridging Gaps in Clinical Research: Insights from Jimmy Bechtel of SCRSSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast, I am joined by Jimmy Bechtel, the Vice President of Site Engagement at the Society for Clinical Research Sites, or SCRS. With a diverse background spanning data specialization, patient recruitment, and operations management, Jimmy brings a unique perspective to the clinical research industry. 00:00 Introduction to Life Science Success Podcast 00:29 Meet Your Host: Don Davis 00:37 Sponsor Message: D3 Digital Media Marketing 01:45 Interview with Jimmy Bechtel Begins 02:52 Jimmy's Journey into Clinical Research 05:13 Role and Responsibilities at SCRS 07:16 Key Initiatives and Programs at SCRS 16:35 Challen...
2024-12-1933 min
FADE to BLACK w/ Jimmy Church PodcastEp. 1942 Dane Wigington: Global Climate InterventionTonight, Wednesday on FADE to BLACK: Dane Wigington is back with us to discuss that global climate intervention operations are nothing short of a covert weapon of war for the controllers of the matrix. Dane Wigington is the lead researcher and administrator for the website www.geoengineeringwatch.org, and is the executive producer for the groundbreaking climate engineering documentary, "The Dimming". He has a background in solar energy, was a former employee of Bechtel Power Corporation and was a licensed contractor in California and Arizona. Dane has devoted the last 20 years of his life to constant research o...
2024-02-281h 51
Applied Clinical TrialsA Look at the Current State of SitesJimmy Bechtel, MBA, vice president of site engagement for the Society of Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) discusses his career path and how he became so interested in clinical trial sites. He also addresses some of the most pressing challenges sites are currently seeing as well as the solutions SCRS is working on to address them.
2023-09-0525 min
Clinical Research CoachJimmy Bechtel, SCRS- Site SolutionsIn this episode, I sat down with Jimmy Bechtel, the Vice President of Site Engagement at Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS).
We had a candid, open conversation about the challenges sites face, including:
Vulnerable/ honest conversations between sites and sponsors
DCTs
E-Devices
Tech burden at the site level
Costs of using technology
Training and turnover
Site payments
In order for sites to be able to successfully conduct clinical trials, these issues must be addressed. Sites are the backbone of the industry and the primary connection to the patients. It's time their voices are heard...
2023-08-0336 min
Totally Clinical: Trial Triumphs & Rad TrendsHappy 10th Anniversary SCRS! - Jimmy BechtelJimmy Bechtel, vice president of site engagement at the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS), joins the podcast ahead of the flagship annual Global Site Solutions Summit in Florida. As SCRS marks its 10th anniversary, Jimmy reflects on milestones and accomplishments, including how SCRS is leading from the front on clinical trial diversity. Jimmy also shares his thoughts on the challenges that lie ahead.“We were one of the first organizations to recognize the need that was coming out of clinical trials for there to be a more diverse patient representation in the data and the outcomes of...
2022-10-0612 min
Decades of Horror | Horror News RadioThe Dead Pit (1989) – Retro Review "I've done life; now I'm doing death." … and you’re still around to talk about it? Wow! Join your faithful Grue Crew - Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, Crystal Cleveland, and Jeff Mohr along with a special guest - as they investigate the zombies-in-a-mental-hospital world of The Dead Pit (1989) with the film’s director of special effects Ed Martinez. Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 159 – The Dead Pit (1989) A renegade doctor is shot dead and entombed with his fiendish experiments in the basement of an abandoned wing of a mental hospital...
2020-07-281h 20
Rapidly Rotating RecordsRapidly Rotating Records 78 RPM Show – 17 February 2019
Welcome to Glenn Robison’s Rapidly Rotating Records, bringing you vintage music to which you can’t *not* tap your toes, from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and ’30s.
On this evening’s program, we’re going to turn our eyes to the sky, turn some things on, have a vocabulary lesson, have a digital segment and end the show on a bright note.
Enjoy the show!
Here’s the complete playlist:
Segment 1: The Big Dipper
The Big Dipper – Jerry Blaine and His Stream Line Rhythm
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2019-02-1859 min