Interview with Estelle De Bary
The role of a Global Study Manager
“A Global Study Manager plays a crucial role in the clinical research industry as we are responsible for the smooth running of the entire clinical study.”
What is your job position and how would you define it?
I am a global study manager. I am responsible for the overall planning and operational activities for the implementation and conduct of international clinical studies. I am coordinating a global and local clinical team to successfully carry out a clinical trial. I am also involved in the review and validation of essential documents for clinical trials and in the assessment and mitigation of the various risks associated with the clinical trial or the product.
“As Global Study Manager, we are responsible for the overall management of clinical studies from start to finish. We learn to adapt to all circumstances and develop skills that enable us to work on different types of projects and with different teams.”
Estelle de Bary, Global Study Manager
Why is your job position relevant at Aixial Group?
As Global Study Manager, we are responsible for the overall management of clinical studies from start to finish. We learn to adapt to all circumstances and develop skills that enable us to work on different types of projects and with different teams.
What are some current and future challenges or trends impacting your area of expertise?
We communicate and collaborate with people from all around the world on a daily basis, which implies constant flexibility, adaptability and required international communication skills. As digital technology is more and more present in our day-to-day work, we also need to be able to adapt to change and to new technologies and tools.
How is Aixial Group staying at the forefront of the innovation?
To ensure we remain at the forefront of innovation, Aixial Group aim to promote a culture of continuous learning and foster an environment where collaboration and knowledge sharing are actively encouraged.
Through your work, how do you feel you are contributing to building a better world?
Working on clinical trial studies enables us to contribute to advancing research into new innovative products and treatments that will improve patient quality of life. And for that, we are truly proud to be part of research progress.
How do you imagine the future of the Life Sciences industry?
We are always trying to anticipate and understand patient needs across our different projects, and I think AI will play an important role in the future. This will enable us to automate certain tasks to save time and bring products to market sooner so they can be distributed to patients all around the world.
