It’s hard to believe we’re halfway through 2024 already. With three Summits under our belt this year, and two more in the next few months, it’s no surprise time is flying. Each Summit has brought fresh insights, connections, and advancements in our collective goals. The energy and enthusiasm have been palpable, driving us forward with renewed vigor. The groundwork we’ve laid over these past months sets the stage for even greater accomplishments.

Later this year, we’re hitting the road to discuss all things hidden costs. On Wednesday, September 25, join us at the Diplomat Resort in Hollywood, Florida for a Hidden Costs Workshop ahead of the Global Site Solutions Summit. Topics include study startup and closeout items, budget negotiation examples, justification packets, staff workload assessments and more. Learn what your hidden costs are and to get reimbursed! To register, add the workshop to your Global Summit registration. More workshops will be planned over the next year, so stay tuned for details.

If you missed any Summits, SCRS is hosting virtual encore sessions for some of the top breakout discussions. You can join the conversations in our upcoming webinars or watch replays for past events on Tradewing. If you’re involved with HR at your site, we’re preparing a Workforce Webinar Series just for you. The series will show you how to future-proof your site with skills to build high-performing teams, resolve conflict, manage resource allocation and budgets, and more.

The SCRS Payment Initiative is hard at work advocating for monthly site payment terms, 0% withholding, and eliminating taxation of payments for trial participants. Expect to see new research and action items on these topics so you can help SCRS support sites and trial participants.

Now it’s your turn to shed some insight into your world. First, take 10 minutes to share your feedback on the state of clinical research operations in the Site Landscape Survey. Remember: your feedback is not just valuable; it’s essential. We can’t have the hard conversations without your help.

Last but certainly not least, Eagle Award voting and Global Summit site awards are closing soon. Let your voice be heard – vote for your sponsor and CRO of choice for the 2024 SCRS Eagle Award! It’s also time to celebrate YOU. Showcase your site’s accomplishments with four awards celebrating research innovation, inclusive recruitment, patient centricity and site advocacy. Submit your site for Global awards today at sitesolutionssummit.com.

Thanks for being a part of our community. We hope to see you soon!

– Your friends at SCRS

Founded in 2012, SCRS is a global trade organization that unifies the voice of the clinical research site community to create greater site sustainability. Representing over 11,000+ sites in 54 countries, SCRS membership provides sites with a community dedicated to advocacy, education, connectivity and mentorship. SCRS is an influential voice for sites and an active partner in industry-wide initiatives and dialogues focused on improving the clinical research enterprise. Our Voice. Our Community. Your Success.