The Biometrics Leadership Lab Podcast

In This EpisodeIn this episode of the Biometrics Leadership Lab podcast, I talk with biostatistician and clinical research leader Marla Husnik, PhD about her 20+ year journey across public health, academic CROs, and global pharma.  Marla shares how she built high-performing biometric teams, why communication matters more than technical brilliance, and what new managers often overlook when stepping into leadership roles.We explore the realities of managing people instead of projects, navigating team

In This EpisodeReady to be a biometrics leader? Financial literacy matters more than you might realize. In this episode, I talk with Joel White, Founder of Marketcap Consulting, about the pricing, proposal strategy, and the financial reality behind biometrics work in CROs.We explore how pricing models, billing structures, andrevenue recognition actually work inside CROs and what leaders need to understand if they want to confidently participate in financial conversations.Listen as Joel shares

In This EpisodeIn this episode, I talk with Charlene Dark, Chief Operating Officer at Avania, about her career journey from statistician to executive leader. We explore how curiosity, courage, and a people-first mindset shaped her path and how she continues to lead with authenticity and accountability. Charlene shares stories from her early days in clinical research, lessons from the mentors who influenced her most, and the leadership principles that have guided her through decades of change in the

In This Episode:Ever felt like the biometrics discussion gets lost in the shuffle of a full-service bid defense? At the end of an hours long meeting, data management, biostatistics, and medical writing frequently find themselves with just 5 minutes.Here’s how to make the most of your 5 five minutes so you can stand out and make a meaningful impact.Regardless of your role or your bid defense experience, you’lllearn with practical strategies to ensure you’re clear, concise, and compelling when it

In This Episode:I sit down with clinical research executive Kathy Bradrick to explore her journey through the CRO world: from her early days in business operations at a startup to becoming CEO of her own company.Throughout the conversation, Kathy shares how business sense, asking good questions, and a strong work ethic helped her grow her career, and why small companies remain close to her heart.You’ll hear reflections on founding companies, navigating mistakes, learning through doing, and how

The Biometrics Leadership Lab PodcastEpisode 2: What Is a Lead? – Part 2Episode OverviewIn Part 2 of our discussion, we explore the challenges biometrics leads face: working better with project management, managing performance, and balancing expectations.This episode dives deeper into the questions: What is a biometrics lead? and What makes a good lead a great lead?Here’s What You’ll LearnKey challenges leads face and how to manage themNavigating lead changes due to performance—and how to prevent

Welcome to The Biometrics Leadership Lab Podcast! Hosted by Amanda Cross, this show is designed to help clinical trial biometrics professionals grow into confident, collaborative leaders. From functional leads to rising leaders, we share practical strategies, expert insights, and real-world experiences from across data management, statistics, programming, and medical writing. Subscribe now and take your next step in leadership.Want more insights from The Lab?Subscribe to my newsletter on LinkedIn

What does a functional lead actually do in clinical trial biometrics? In this first episode of The Biometrics Leadership Lab Podcast, we explore what makes a great functional lead across data management, statistics, and statistical programming, and how leads can excel.This episode features three expert panelists sharing lessons from the field:Adri Erasmus – Data ManagementBobby Rachford – StatisticsEvgeny Starostin – Statistical ProgrammingIf you're a current lead, someone who is working to