Webinar
Date: April 3, 2025

Dr. Lembit Rago, Secretary-General of the Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences (CIOMS), delivered a compelling keynote on CIOMS initiatives to define and synthesize professional competencies essential for clinical research and emphasized the importance of cooperative agreements to harmonize workforce development efforts.
The session also highlighted the Joint Task Force for Clinical Trial Competency (JTF) Framework as a foundational tool for training and professional development, addressing the challenges and opportunities in recruiting and retaining a diverse and capable workforce.
Sally Armstrong, CEO of PRAXIS Australia, shared how PRAXIS has incorporated the JTF Framework into their educational offerings—including courses, workshops, and immersive onsite training programs.
Susan Landis, Executive Director of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), discussed ACRP’s “Partners Advancing the Clinical Research Workforce” initiative, which uses the JTF Framework to support a diverse and qualified clinical research workforce through training programs, resources, and strategic collaborations.
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