Beyond networks: Rethinking global collaboration in clinical research

As clinical trials become increasingly global, collaboration across regions, partners, and systems is more important than ever.

Many international projects still face fragmented processes, inconsistent standards, and operational complexity.

Join us on March 26 at 12:00 CET for a webinar, “Beyond networks: Rethinking global collaboration in clinical research," where we will explore what it truly takes to build a connected global alliance in clinical research.

Together with:

• Steven Bukvic, Managing Director of ACROSS Global Alliance
• Nenad Markovic, ACROSS Global Alliance Manager

And the ACROSS Alliance members:

• Georges Labaki, Chief Executive Officer at Phoenix CRO and Co-founder at Balsam Clinical Research
• Kalman Torocsik, President of the Board at Research Professionals CRO, Contract Research Management
• Valérie Czaya, Chief Operating Officer at Wemedoo

We will discuss how global alliances can move beyond traditional CRO networks and enable more effective collaboration across countries and research teams.

In this session, speakers will share perspectives on the vision behind ACROSS, the importance of strong local expertise within a global network, and how shared infrastructure and aligned processes can support more coordinated clinical research.

What you'll learn:

• Why traditional CRO networks often struggle with global trial complexity
• What it means to build a truly connected clinical research alliance.
• The role of strong local expertise within global collaborations
• How shared infrastructure can improve coordination across countries and partners
• How alliances can address fragmented processes and operational challenges in global trials
• Why collaboration models must evolve as clinical research becomes increasingly international

Speakers

Steven Bukvic – Managing Director, ACROSS Global Alliance
Nenad Markovic – ACROSS Global Alliance Manager
Georges Labaki – Chief Executive Officer, Phoenix CRO, Co-founder, Balsam Clinical Research
Kalman Torocsik - President of the Board, Research Professionals CRO, Contract Research Management

Moderator:

Valérie Czaya – Chief Operating Officer, Wemedoo