The Future of Clinical Data Management: Part 1: Too Fast, Too Furious

Nicole A. Pollard is a Managing, Principal Engagement Consultant with over 24 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, clinical research, and technology implementation. She has built a successful career in Data Management and as a Portfolio Oversight Strategist. Nicole has facilitated workshops, conducted industry roundtables, and senior leadership forums. At Medidata, Nicole is the Chair of the Medidata Diversity in Clinical Trials Steering Committee where she leads our partnerships in co-developing tools and solutions to help identify, recruit and retain diverse patients in Clinical Trials. Nicole is a passionate advocate for STEM and promoting equal opportunities for all. Personally, Nicole strives to be a connector and collaborative thought leader in the life sciences industry, driving transformative strategies that ensure all patients have access to treatment regardless of their ethnicity, geographic location, and socio-economic background.

Katrina Rice is an accomplished Chief Delivery Officer with an impressive career that spans over 25 years and includes advancement into increasingly demanding leadership roles. With a solid history of leading business transformations and managing global portfolios, she is as much at home scaling operations as she is in developing strategies that drive revenue growth. At eClinical Solutions, Katrina was recently promoted from Executive Vice President of Professional Services to Chief Delivery Officer. She has previously held various technical roles at Lockheed Martin Energy Group and Bayer. Katrina holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University and a Master of Science degree in Computer Science with Advanced Applications from the University of New Haven. In her free time, Katrina is an active participant of Chief, a private network for women in senior leadership roles, Treasurer in her church where she oversees all financial aspects and a Member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to public service with an emphasis on programs that assist the African American community.