Season 2, Episode 11: Leading with Heart with Jess Thompson

13/10/2025 58 min Temporada 2 Episodio 11
Season 2, Episode 11: Leading with Heart with Jess Thompson

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Send us a textTraining, tattoos, and the truth about burnout in clinical research.In this season finale of Heart of the Trial, Suzanne sits down with the visionary behind Clinical Research Pro and ClinOps at Sea—Jess Thompson—to talk about building a career with purpose and sustainability in clinical research. From project management tips to mental healthcheck-ins, Jess shares how her own journey through labs, sites, CROs, and sponsors inspiredher to create a professional development platform that supports the whole person, not just the job title.Together, they dig into:● What inspired Jess to start Clinical Research Pro● How burnout reshaped her approach to leadership● Why community is the antidote to overwhelm in this industry● The story behind ClinOps at Sea and why it struck a nerve● Empowering project managers to take ownership of their careers📘 About the GuestJess Thompson, MS, MBA, PMP, is a clinical research project manager, wellness advocate, and founder of Clinical Research Pro—a platform offering expert-led learning, mentorship, and wellness support for clinical research professionals. With 15+ years of experience across labs, sites, CROs, and sponsors, Jess brings hands-on insight and heart-led leadership to everything she builds.Under her leadership, CRPro offers programs in project and risk management, ICH GCP, change leadership, and career development, alongside resources focused on stress management, self-care, and work-life balance. She’s also the force behind ClinOps at Sea, a conference that brings connection and professional development to the high seas.Jess is a highly rated speaker, a WCG MAGI Steering Committee member, and holds a CCRC, PMP, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, and multiple advanced degrees in business and leadership.Her mission is to empower CRPMs and support clinical research professionals as whole people, not just project deliverables.📍 Connect with Jess ThompsonWebsite: www.clinicalresearchpro.comInstagram: @clinicalresearchproLinkedIn: Jess Thompson📞 Connect with Suzanne: Website: https://www.iceconsultingllc.com/home LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/turnersuzannem/ 💌 Feedback and Questions: Email Suzanne at [email protected] 🎙️ Tune in and get to know the passionate professional behind Heart of the Trial!

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