Note to File Podcast: Les Enterline on CRO Partnerships, FSP Models, and Industry Innovation [audio podcast]
Dr. Les Enterline, Senior VP and Global Head of Functional Service Partnerships at PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, joins the Note to File podcast to discuss the evolving contract research organization (CRO) landscape—and what it means for sponsors, sites and patients.
Drawing on his journey from frontline clinical practice to global industry leadership, Les offers a candid look at how outsourcing models have transformed the industry, and why partnership, communication and empathy are more critical than ever in driving clinical trial success.
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In this episode, you’ll discover:
- Les’s career path from practicing clinician to senior industry executive—and how that perspective shapes his leadership approach.
- The real-world differences between FSO and FSP models, including operational structure, oversight and scalability.
- How sponsors determine the right outsourcing strategy and what it means for site operations and staff retention.
- How artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies are improving efficiency, data quality and trial execution.
- Why empathy and partnership remain foundational to successful research collaborations.
Dr. Les Enterline
Senior VP and Global Head of Functional Service Partnerships at PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific