Newsletter | July 11, 2026

07.11.26 -- Clinical Leader Newsletter - Best Of June

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JUNE'S BEST FEATURED EDITORIAL

FDA's Draft Guidance On Bayesian Methods: Strategic Implications For Small Biotechs

The FDA draft guidance on Bayesian methodology represents a major validation of statistical innovation. Jessica Cordes summarizes the latest from the FDA and offers advice for small biotechs.

Where AI Appears In Trials And Why Contracts Need To Catch Up

Leibowitz Law's three-part series examines how AI is being used in clinical trial operations and the contractual and operational risks that follow. Part 1 outlines where AI appears in ClinOps and supporting technologies, and the questions companies and organizations should ask when AI touches data.

The Rise — And Stall — Of Retail Pharmacy Clinical Trials

As rumors swirl that Walgreens may be reassessing its clinical trials business, this article explores a broader trend: why major retail pharmacy chains like CVS, Walmart, and Kroger have struggled to make the model work at scale.

JUNE'S BEST INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

What Do Sites Actually Do To Prepare Source Docs?

New global research shows how sites prepare source documents, where inefficiencies occur, and why workflows differ — highlighting ways to streamline processes, cut delays, and improve data quality.

AI, Virtual Participants, and the Evolving FDA Regulatory Landscape

Understanding emerging requirements around transparency, risk, and governance is essential for responsibly advancing AI-driven innovation in regulated environments.

Why Site Training Still Slows Site Activation

Effective site training relies on clear, accessible, up-to-date materials that reflect real workflows — keeping sites aligned, compliant, and confident throughout the study lifecycle.

JUNE'S BEST SOLUTIONS

Rethinking Lab Logistics: Delivering The Complex Without Compromise

Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) Interface

Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) Services

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