Trial Oversight Spotlight #9: Tom Lazenby
In this episode:
In this episode, Tom is interviewed by Kalyan, where they discuss the journey of Mayet, a vendor management software for clinical trials. Tom shares insights on the importance of integrity in business, the challenges of vendor management, and the significance of finding the right partners. They also delve into the transition from quality roles to leadership in a startup, the functionality of Mayet, and the future plans for the company. Personal anecdotes about hobbies and interests add a relatable touch to the conversation.
Key points:
- Identifying problems in clinical trials is crucial for innovation
- Siloed work in clinical trials creates significant challenges
- Finding the right partners is essential for startup success
- Validating ideas through feedback is a key step in entrepreneurship
- Transitioning from quality roles to leadership requires adaptability
- Using software reduces compliance risks in vendor management
- Aligning technology with SOPs can enhance efficiency
- Future plans for Mayet include expanding functionalities and partnerships
Time stamps:
- – Intro
- – Identifying Problems in Clinical Trials
- – Building the Mayet Platform
- – The Importance of Vendor Management
- – Navigating the Startup Journey Management
- – The Role of Technology in Clinical Trials Services
- – Managing Risks Effectively
- – Aligning with SOPs
- – Personal Insights and Hobbies
- – Future Plans for Mayet
Guest Bio
Kalyan Obalampalli
Founder and President of Clin.AI
Kalyan Obalampalli, Founder and President of Clin.AI, is a technology innovator with over 20 years of leadership experience in Clinical Operations and Outsourcing at major pharma and biotechs. Combining his expertise in clinical operations and software development, he has created user-friendly solutions, including a platform for clinical trial vendor selection and management.
With advisory experience in Silicon Valley start-ups, Kalyan brings a unique perspective to transforming Clinical Development Operations through technology.
Host Bio
Tom is running the Trial Oversight Spotlight Interview Series where he meets with a variety of colleagues working in clinical research. They discuss a selection of the most important topics and decisions that are currently being navigated by all types of organisations delivering research.
Tom has spent over a decade in Clinical Trials Operations and Quality Assurance and has experienced the impact that suboptimal vendor oversight and vendor non-compliance can have on the quality of clinical trials. Mayet is the solution to fix this.