2026 Keynotes
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026
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8:00 am SCOPE’s 5th Annual Masters of Clinical Research Golf Tournament* (Sponsorship Opportunities Available)
Network on the greens at SCOPE's 5th Annual Golf Tournament! Visit the SCOPE Summit website for player and sponsorship opportunities.
*Limited spots available. Separate registration and fee apply.
9:00 am Registration Open
1:00 – 1:45 pm INTERACTIVE MEET UP: Collaborating to Speed Up Trials
MODERATORS:
Marina Filshtinsky, MD, Executive Director, SCOPE Summit; Co-Founder, ClinEco
Erik Yorke, Marketing Lead and Scientific Writer, ClinEco
Join an interactive discussion with your peers in a relaxed setting to discuss patient recruitment/retention, site management, and protocol design challenges. This is not a lecture, but a discussion to tackle three key points and ways the clinical research industry can address them and better collaborate to improve the speed of trials. A post-conference report will be generated and distributed based on the discussion. The interactive discussion and report are hosted by SCOPE 365, the digital community and extension of SCOPE, as well as ClinEco, our dynamic online B2B marketplace bringing together sponsors, CROs, site networks, and innovative solution providers. Bring your friends and your ideas. Open to all SCOPE attendees.
2:00 – 3:00 pm OPEN WORKSHOP: The Path towards Sustainable Clinical Trials: Reducing the Environmental Impact of Global Clinical Trials
INSTRUCTOR:
Michael Cohen, Senior Director, Lead, Environmental Sustainability, PPD/Thermo Fisher Scientific
While developing leading and innovative therapies, we must not lose sight of the environmental impacts and greenhouse gas emissions. We can reduce the environmental impact of our studies by prioritizing remote visits and monitoring, by reducing kit wastage, and working together to find ‘greener’ solutions. This workshop will provide a brief overview of research and introductory strategies for reducing emissions as well as a 'Sustainability 101' to help anyone in our industry get started towards developing more environmentally responsible clinical trials. Open to all SCOPE attendees. Sustainable Healthcare Coalition is a Partnering Organization at SCOPE.
3:50 pm Organizer's Welcome Remarks & 5th Annual Masters of Clinical Research Golf Tournament Awards and Jacket Signing
Micah Lieberman, Executive Director, SCOPE, Cambridge Healthtech Institute; Co-Founder, ClinEco
3:58 pm Chairperson’s Introduction
Speaker to be Announced, PAREXEL international
4:00 pm FIRESIDE CHAT: Hope: The Double-Edged Sword of Patient Experience
Lindsay Guentzel, Multimedia Journalist & Advocate
Jane Myles, Program Director, Decentralized Trials & Research Alliance (DTRA); Board Member, The Myositis Association (TMA)
Brad Watts, CAR T Recipient and Patient Advocate, Emily Whitehead Foundation
In this fireside chat, two CAR T trial participants and a patient advocate/clinical research professional unpack the journey: find the trial, fight the insurer, cross state lines, then live the trial reality, along with your family. Careful research, long consent forms, and great care teams can still miss key things that matter. For clinical researchers, we share a clear look at what we ask—and what patients still can’t see.
4:25 pm Tips for Getting the Most out of SCOPE
Micah Lieberman, Executive Director, SCOPE, Cambridge Healthtech Institute; Co-Founder, ClinEco
Visit our FAQ page! We hope this page answers some of your questions related to SCOPE. It consolidates a lot of info for speakers, attendees, and vendors into one page. We look forward to seeing you at SCOPE on February 2-5, 2026, at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida!
https://www.scopesummit.com/faq-how-to-succeed-at-scope
4:33 pm Chairperson’s Introduction: Developing Site Relationships beyond Study-Level Engagement
(Sponsorship Opportunity Available)
4:35 pm SCOPE's 3rd Annual Site Innovation Awards
JUDGES:
Wouter Daniels, Clinical Trial Patient & Site Engagement Lead, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
Mara Kramer, Feasibility Transversal Projects Lead, Global Clinical Early Operational Strategy, Sanofi
Jeffrey Somerstein, Site Director, Operations, Pioneer Clinical Studies
Sean Soth, Senior Vice President, Strategy and Global Business Partnerships, SCRS
Michele Teufel, Senior Director, Therapy Area Strategy & Portfolio Delivery, SM&M, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Amanda Wright, Co-Founder & Senior Vice President, Healthcare Alliance, Javara
We are excited to announce our 3rd Annual Site Innovation Award, recognizing sites and partnerships pioneering new approaches to improve clinical trials. This is an opportunity to highlight your successes and be recognized by your peers for your dedication to advance clinical research. By sharing your actionable solutions, you will inform the broader Clinical Operations Community at SCOPE. Our definition of innovation is inclusive of low-tech or high-tech solutions, or any site operations-related process improvements that effectively reduce site burden and improve a site’s ability to advance clinical research while providing patient-centered care. Participant Engagement Award program is brought to you by Cambridge Healthtech Institute (CHI)’s SCOPE and is accepting submissions at: https://www.scopesummit.com/site-innovation-award
5:05 pm SCOPE's 10th Annual Participant Engagement Awards Introduction by ZS Associates: Industry Mandate and Collaboration for Expanding Access to Clinical Trials
Jonathan Rowe, Principal, ZS
5:10 pm KEYNOTE INTERACTIVE PANEL: SCOPE's 10th Annual Participant Engagement Awards
JUDGES:
Micah Lieberman, Executive Director, SCOPE, Cambridge Healthtech Institute; Co-Founder, ClinEco
Kelly McKee, Head, Innovative Patient Recruitment, Evinova, an AstraZeneca Company; Co-Creator of the SCOPE Participant Engagement Award
David Sall, President & CEO, Marketing, Patient Enrollment Advisors LLC; Co-Creator of the SCOPE Participant Engagement Award
Beth Brooks, Head of Patient Insights & Behavioral Sciences, Patient Informed Development & Health Value Translation, Sanofi
Jameka Hill, Senior Director, Clinical Trial Health Equity, Moderna, Inc.
Samantha Rogers, Director, Patient Engagement & Patient-Centered Innovation, Raven (RA Ventures)
Mark Evans, Managing Director, Patient Recruitment, Faze
Neha Shah Londono, Director, Global Clinical Trial Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Pfizer Inc.
Jessica Perry, Senior Director, Trial Optimization, Kymera Therapeutics
Brad Watts, CAR T Recipient and Patient Advocate, Emily Whitehead Foundation
Now in its 10th year, the Participant Engagement Award (PEA) recognizes innovation and change in how the industry communicates with participants in the fields of recruitment and retention in clinical trials. PEA embodies the values and personal accomplishments of Jerry Matczak, who sadly passed away soon after receiving the inaugural 2017 award. We dedicate this award to Jerry in the hopes that it will serve as a reminder of his ideals and accomplishments. SCOPE’s 2026 Participant Engagement Award program is brought to you by Cambridge Healthtech Institute (CHI)’s SCOPE and is accepting submissions at: https://www.scopesummit.com/participant-engagement-award
5:45 pm SCOPE's Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony Reception(Sponsorship Opportunities Available)
Break out your coolest Winter Olympics—inspired look—no snow required! Think country flag t-shirts, Olympic colors, or your favorite team gear. While we may be in sunny Florida, let’s ignite the Olympic spirit—unity, energy, and excitement—as we toast to teamwork and triumph!
7:00 pm Close of Day
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026
6:30 am SCOPE's Morning Fun Run! (Sponsorship Opportunities Available)
Lace up and join SCOPE’s Coordinators for the Fun Run on Tuesday, February 3! Sprint, jog, walk, or talk-your-way-through—ALL abilities are welcome. This informal event is all about getting moving together. Full details to come…just don’t forget your sneakers!
6:30 am Morning Yoga (IN-PERSON ONLY)—Sponsored by CISRP
Join us for a calming Morning Yoga session to gently ease into your day. Led by a trained instructor, this all-levels practice will focus on mindful movement, breath, and grounding—no experience necessary. Yoga mats and towels will be provided by the hotel; just wear comfortable clothing. Additional details will be provided closer to the event.
Sign up here to be notified when registration is available for this event: https://www.ciscrp.org/yoga-session
7:30 am Registration Open
7:30 am Morning Coffee (Sponsorship Opportunities Available)
Fuel your morning with made-to-order coffee and sweet bites, courtesy of our sponsors.
8:25 am Grab Your Seat: Early-Bird Seat Raffle & Prize Giveaway! * (Sponsorship Opportunity Available)
*Must be present to win.
8:30 am Welcome to SCOPE 2026—Who’s Here and Why, What’s New this Year, Annual Awards
Micah Lieberman, Executive Director, SCOPE, Cambridge Healthtech Institute; Co-Founder, ClinEco
8:38 am Chairperson's Plenary Keynote Introduction by Medidata: Patient Engagement as a Guiding Principle in Research
Lisa Moneymaker, Chief Strategy Officer, Medidata
8:40 am KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Aligning Purpose, Innovation, and Operational Excellence in Clinical Development
Eliav Barr, Head, Global Clinical Development and Chief Medical Officer, Merck Research
Pharma’s mission to deliver life-changing therapies depends on its ability to innovate while staying grounded in execution. This keynote will highlight how companies are aligning purpose with investment in new clinical models and technologies. The conversation will focus on where big pharma is directing innovation strategy—and how operational alignment ensures impact for patients and the healthcare system.
9:05 am SCOPE’s Stretch Break & Annual T-Shirt Toss
Micah Lieberman, Executive Director, SCOPE, Cambridge Healthtech Institute; Co-Founder, ClinEco
Take a quick pause to stretch, recharge, and enjoy a little SCOPE tradition—our Annual T-Shirt Toss! Watch for the t-shirt slingshot sending giveaways into the audience as we add some fun to your day.
9:15 am KEYNOTE PANEL DISCUSSION: From Years to Months: Is Radical Acceleration in Clinical Research Possible?
PANEL MODERATOR:
Jeremy Goldberg, Operating Partner, Healthcare, Arsenal Capital Partners Clinical development timelines remain one of the biggest barriers between breakthrough innovation and patients in need. Incremental process tweaks won’t cut it—what’s required is a step-change in how trials are designed, executed, and financed. This keynote will push beyond theory into bold, actionable strategies for compressing timelines, rethinking operational models, and deploying capital where it can have the greatest impact. Leaders will examine how smarter investment, data integration, and operational transformation can turn years into months—and what will truly move the needle for the future of clinical research.
PANELISTS:
Sandeep Burugupalli, Head, Data Science & Biopharmaceuticals R&D, AstraZeneca
Jared Saul, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Commercial Healthcare and Life Sciences, Amazon Web Services