Dr. Roopal Patel

Dr. Roopal Patel is a distinguished clinical supply chain leader and Senior Vice President of Biotech/CRO Portfolio Delivery & Supply Chain at Signant Health. She drives portfolio delivery excellence for biotech and CRO clients while overseeing supply chain operations and leading development of the Supplies software platform. Her leadership focuses on delivering innovative solutions that enhance client satisfaction and guide cross-functional teams toward critical milestones in both delivery and supply chain excellence.

With over two decades of expertise in clinical trial supply operations, Dr. Patel has transformed global supply chain organizations and developed comprehensive supply solutions across biotech and medical device sectors. Her deep industry knowledge spans the complete pharmaceutical ecosystem through senior roles in clinical development, CRO, and health clinic settings. As a recognized authority in trade compliance and clinical supplies management, she has established operational frameworks across multiple international markets and actively contributes to trade policy development.

Throughout her career, Dr. Patel has architected comprehensive approaches for global supply chain organizations encompassing trade compliance, clinical supplies, laboratory services, and sourcing operations.

She holds a Doctor of Healthcare Administration from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, a Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law, and an MBA in Project Management. Dr. Patel serves as adjunct professor at Bunker Hill College teaching Operational Strategy, SCORE counselor for startups, and Board Chair of Community Health Partners – Uganda.

Yarhy Flores

Yarhy Flores is a researcher in Human–AI Collaboration focused on applying artificial intelligence to clinical research and operations. With a background in management and computer science, his work explores how AI tools can be designed to meet the needs of clinical researchers, improving efficiency and decision-making across the trial lifecycle.

Katie Norton

Katie Norton is a transformational leader with over 20 years of experience building and scaling patient recruitment, feasibility, and engagement functions for global clinical trials. She has led high-impact organizational change at companies including Moderna, EMD Serono, and Takeda, creating innovative, patient-centered strategies that accelerate development and deliver meaningful results.