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Episode Synopsis
Building Representation Into the Trial Clinical research can’t scale without inclusive leadership. In this episode, Melody sits down With Danielle S. Mitchell founder of Black Women in Clinical Research (BWICR).we go into the operational impact of building leadership that reflects the communities trials serve.We explore how representation isn’t just a DEI initiative, it’s a business-critical lever for retention, execution, and trust across trial ecosystems.Why lack of representation drives burnout, turnover, and underperformanceHow BWICR and Noir Research Collective are shifting the clinical leadership pipelineThe link between visibility, mentorship, and promotability in trial teamsWhy inclusive infrastructure is essential for long-term retention and qualityWhat clinical ops leaders must unlearn to create equitable, high-performing teamsThis episode is for everyone who believes that building diverse, inclusive leadership isn’t just the right thing, it’s what makes clinical research work better for all of us.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.
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