Fixing the Foundations of Clinical Trial Execution

Jimmy 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 fix. Dr. Warrick also shares her take on where AI fits in, and why it is a useful tool but not a replacement for people who truly know their roles. If your team is thinking about how to build a more resilient, capable workforce and set trials up for success from day one, this episode is worth your time.