James Riddle, MCSE, CIP, CPIA, CRQM
SVP, Global Review Services, Advarra
With 25+ years’ experience providing support to the clinical research community, James Riddle helps sponsors, CROs, and research sites advance clinical research with a mission to improve human health. His expertise includes developing and operationalizing processes for maximum efficiency, client satisfaction, and participant protection; development and implementation of technology solutions; and efficient, compliant operation of large clinical research review programs. Prior to Advarra, Riddle held leadership roles at two major central IRBs and served as a senior leader within the research oversight office at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. He is also a member of CTTI, NWABR, SASI, and PRIM&R.
Latest Posts by James
Understanding the Impact of the New EU Artificial Intelligence Act on Clinical Research
Find out how the EU AI Act will likely impact clinical research software and systems, and what EU and non-EU entities should do to prepare for compliance.
Not if, but When: A Study Manager’s Guide to Adaptability and Incoming Trends
Dive into achieving critical milestones across study startup, conduct, and close out that every project manager should optimize.
The Value of Continuity: Program-level Data Safety Monitoring Boards
Using a single Data Safety Monitoring Board for an entire therapeutic program ensures continuity and offers cost savings and efficiency gains.
Understanding FDA’s 2024 Draft Guidance on DMCs
Find out about the FDA current views regarding DMCs and the 2024 draft guidance’s implications for clinical trial sponsors.
What is a Data Monitoring Committee?
In a complex clinical trial, data monitoring committees oversee interim data to ensure adequate safety monitoring.
Multiple Dynamic Endpoints and the Role of Endpoint Adjudication Committees in Clinical Trials
Trial designs incorporating multiple endpoints to support efficacy are receiving increased focus from the FDA, including a recently published guidance.
Privacy Regulations Impact on Global Clinical Trial Endpoint Adjudication
Endpoint adjudication committees must keep up with rapidly developing requirements as they receive potentially identifiable research data.
Unpacking IRB Innovations for Decentralized Clinical Trials
Ethical oversight committees continue to innovate to keep pace with the rapid changes and evolution of research conduct.
What Goes into a Charter for DSMB or Endpoint Adjudication?
This blog outlines the key elements of a DMC/EAC charter document, explaining its importance in conducting safe and compliant research.
Clinical Endpoint Adjudication Committees: Not Just for “Endpoints”
This blog outlines critical events where EACs are used to look at more than just “endpoints” in clinical research.
A Look at the Processes Behind Clinical Endpoint and Event Adjudication
Take a closer look at how and why we leverage proprietary, custom, and intelligent technology in our EAC program
Why Device, Diagnostic, and Digital Therapeutic Research Needs Endpoint Adjudication
This blog outlines when a device clinical trial sponsor should engage an EAC or CEC to provide specific medical expertise & safety oversight.