Sept. 26, 2025, 9 a.m. to noon
HSHSL, Fifth Floor, Gladhill Boardroom
Registration

Curious about careers that combine health, research, and data? Join the Society for Clinical Data Management for a free event designed for students, trainees, and early-career professionals.

You will hear from professionals in the field about how they got started, what their daily work looks like, and which skills are most valuable. During breaks, enjoy refreshments and connect with industry leaders in a welcoming, informal setting.

Clinical data management is an essential part of clinical research, and it is quickly evolving into the field of clinical data science. Come learn how new technologies and analytics are reshaping the work and where your skills could fit in.

Schedule

• 9–10 a.m. – Unlocking Opportunities in Clinical Data Management – A Career Guide for Future Professionals
  Speakers: Dawn Kaminski, Vice President, BD Operations, eClinical Solutions; Stephen Cameron, Director, Clinical Data Science, ICON

• 10–10:10 a.m. – Career Path Insights
  Speaker: Eun-Shim Nahm, Professor and Associate Dean, PhD Program, UMSON

• 10:10–10:30 a.m. – The Evolution to Clinical Data Science
  Speaker: Patrick Nadolny, Global Head, Clinical Data Management, Sanofi

• 10:30–11 a.m. – Networking and coffee break

• 11–11:10 a.m. – Certifications
  Speaker: Ward Lemaire, Head of Data Management and Central Monitoring, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

• 11:10–11:40 a.m. – Panel: Leadership Insights on Career Paths and Key Skills
  Moderator: Manny Vazquez, Senior Director, Clinical Data Strategy, Veeva Systems
  Panelists:

  • Carol Schaffer, Director, Program Lead, Pfizer

  • Eun-Shim Nahm, UMSON

  • Deepak Kallubundi, Executive Director, Fortrea

  • Jonathan Andrus, Co-CEO, CRIO

  • Tanya du Plessis, Chief Data Strategist, Bioforum

• 11:40 a.m.–noon – Networking