AI in clinical research isn’t just changing how trials are run, it’s reshaping the roles, skills, and support teams need to succeed.

In this pilot episode of Season 2, Melody Keel explores how clinical operations leaders can keep pace with AI-driven innovation while investing in the people who make trials happen

• How AI is transforming trial design, data analysis, and patient engagement
• Why traditional training approaches are failing in a tech-first environment
• What adaptive, ongoing professional development looks like in 2025
• How to lead teams through uncertainty, fear, and skill gaps
• Why culture, clarity, and curiosity matter more than ever

This episode offers real-world insight for clinical leaders balancing technological disruption with the human need for growth, stability, and purpose.

Welcome to Beyond the Protocol—where authentic conversations about clinical research happen.

Hosted by Melody Keel, bringing together diverse professionals from across the industry to share insights and experiences about what it really takes to deliver successful clinical trials.

This isn't about perfect processes—it's about real people sharing real solutions.

Let's go beyond the protocol.

That's all for today's episode of Beyond the Protocol—where we explore what it truly takes to deliver successful clinical trials.

If you found value in today's conversation, please subscribe, share with your network, and leave a review.

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Join us next week as we continue to discover what lies beyond the protocol.

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This Podcast is Sponsored by The Research Associate Group, Inc.

As we close out season one of Beyond the Protocol, this special finale captures the collective wisdom, passion, and hard-earned truths shared by clinical research leaders who are reimagining how trials are designed, led, and delivered.

Across every conversation, one message was clear: progress in clinical trials doesn’t come from process alone, it comes from people.

In this episode, we reflect on the themes that resonated most and the cultural shifts reshaping clinical operations from the inside out.

This isn’t just a recap—it’s a pulse check on the state of our industry, and a preview of where clinical operations must go next.

If you're leading teams, evaluating technology, building partnerships, or just trying to stay grounded amid the chaos—this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.

Stay tuned—Season 2 of Beyond the Protocol is coming soon, with new voices, fresh perspectives, and deeper dives into the issues shaping the future of clinical research. Announcement coming soon.

Welcome to Beyond the Protocol—where authentic conversations about clinical research happen.

Hosted by Melody Keel, bringing together diverse professionals from across the industry to share insights and experiences about what it really takes to deliver successful clinical trials.

This isn't about perfect processes—it's about real people sharing real solutions.

Let's go beyond the protocol.

That's all for today's episode of Beyond the Protocol—where we explore what it truly takes to deliver successful clinical trials.

If you found value in today's conversation, please subscribe, share with your network, and leave a review.

Have experiences or insights to share? Reach out and be part of the conversation.

Join us next week as we continue to discover what lies beyond the protocol.

You can catch it on :

📺 LinkedIn Live

📺 YouTube ▶️https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheProtocol

🎧 Spotify ▶️https://open.spotify.com/show/5tJlyePbEkmXLEPzSPtBcK?si=d209a257a8224056

🎧 Apple Podcasts ▶️https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-protocol/id1798238612

🎧 Deezer ▶️https://dzr.page.link/Wy8E6rSXR7NpR15W7

🎧 Podcast address ▶️https://beyondtheprotocol.buzzsprout.com/

This Podcast is Sponsored by The Research Associate Group, Inc.

Clinical trials don’t derail because of technology alone—they fall short when people aren’t equipped with the tools needed to meet real-world demands

In this episode, Melody Keel sits down with Jason Spivey, Founder of Unifora and clinical tech strategist, to unpack how even the best technology can cause clinical operations to break down without the right leadership, workflows, and cross-functional alignment.

What you’ll learn:

• Why trial delays often trace back to unclear roles—not missing features
• How to spot the early warning signs of tech friction in your ops team
• A practical framework to embed enablement into every stage of study delivery
• What VPs and Directors need to know before their next platform rollout

This episode is a must-listen for clinical operations leaders who are tired of firefighting and ready to align their teams for faster, cleaner execution—with or without a tech upgrade.

Welcome to Beyond the Protocol—where authentic conversations about clinical research happen.

Hosted by Melody Keel, bringing together diverse professionals from across the industry to share insights and experiences about what it really takes to deliver successful clinical trials.

This isn't about perfect processes—it's about real people sharing real solutions.

Let's go beyond the protocol.

That's all for today's episode of Beyond the Protocol—where we explore what it truly takes to deliver successful clinical trials.

If you found value in today's conversation, please subscribe, share with your network, and leave a review.

Have experiences or insights to share? Reach out and be part of the conversation.

Join us next week as we continue to discover what lies beyond the protocol.

You can catch it on :

📺 LinkedIn Live

📺 YouTube ▶️https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheProtocol

🎧 Spotify ▶️https://open.spotify.com/show/5tJlyePbEkmXLEPzSPtBcK?si=d209a257a8224056

🎧 Apple Podcasts ▶️https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-protocol/id1798238612

🎧 Deezer ▶️https://dzr.page.link/Wy8E6rSXR7NpR15W7

🎧 Podcast address ▶️https://beyondtheprotocol.buzzsprout.com/

This Podcast is Sponsored by The Research Associate Group, Inc.