Festival of Opportunity

Academic Event

Exclusive free event designed for students, trainees, and early career professionals
September 26, 2025 | University of Maryland, Baltimore

Career Opportunities in Clinical Data Management

September 26, 2025
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
After a successful Academic Event at #EMEA25, we’re bringing the experience to the US—this time as part of the Festival of Opportunity.

 

This event is designed for students and early-career professionals who are curious about the field of Clinical Data Management (CDM) and want to understand how data shapes clinical research.

 

You’ll hear directly from professionals working in the field—how they got started, what their day-to-day looks like, and what skills matter most. There will be time to ask questions, join conversations during breaks, and connect with presenters in a setting that’s open, informal, and welcoming.
Designed for students, trainees, and early career professionals this exclusive free event offers a peak into the career opportunities within Clinical Data Management and its growing transition to Clinical Data Science

 

You’ll hear directly from professionals—how they got started, what their day-to-day looks like, and what skills matter most. During breaks you can enjoy refreshments and engage in conversations in a setting that’s open, informal, and welcoming. 

 

Discover how evolving technologies and analytics are reshaping the field and where you stand in the process.

Agenda

More details coming soon!

  • Understand Clinical Data Science: Learn about the profession, industry, and SCDM’s role as a leader.

     

  • Prepare Questions: Experts will share insights. Ask about career paths, industry trends, and work experiences.
  • Network: Connect with professionals, start conversations, and build valuable connections.

     

  • Explore the Industry: Meet people from Pharma, CRO, Biotech, clinical data startups, and tech companies.
Do you already have questions coming up and eager to get them answered?
Share them with us before the event starts.

Where

The Gladhill Boardroom
5th Floor Health Sciences and Human Services Library
601 W Lombard St, Baltimore, MD 21201, United States

Contact Us

Let's connect in-person in Baltimore

Patrick Nadolny

[Global Head, Clinical Data Management, Sanofi.]

Ward Lemaire

[Head of Data Management and Central Monitoring of J&J Innovative Medicin.]

Manny Vazquez

[Senior Director, Clinical Data Strategy, Clinical Data Veeva Systems]

Eun-Shim Nahm

[Professor and Associate Dean, PhD Program, University of Maryland School of Nursing]

Stephen Cameron

[Director, Clinical Data Science, ICON]

Tanya du Plessis

[Chief Data Strategist and Solutions officer, Bioforum]

Jonathan Andrus

[Co-CEO, CRIO]

Deepak Kallubundi

[Executive Director (Global Head of CDM Operations), Fortrea]

Carol Schaffer

[Director, Program Lead at Pfizer]