Trial Master Podcast

What one factor consistently drives personal and professional growth? Join us for the Season 1 finale of the Trial Master Podcast, as Anna Titkova takes us through an absolutely remarkable career. From mopping hospital floors as a student, to a cardiologist, professor, TV presenter, and now global clinical operations and medical affairs executive, Anna IS a Trial Master. You’ll want to grab a notepad for this one, the lessons come fast and every single one is worth writing down!

From an infant hearing screener during the pandemic to a project manager at a leading boutique CRO, join us to find out how Ilenia Distefano found her path. What's the key to sponsor-site collaboration? What are RBQM and IIT? And, perhaps most importantly, what will clinical trials look like in 2088? All this and more on the second-last episode of Season 1. You don't want to miss this…

What does it take to become a Lead CRA? Why choose the MPIP program in Australia? What does a Lead CRA actually do? What are the best practices in clinical operations? And perhaps most importantly, what is the ideal monitoring visit snack? Join us as we explore all this and more. Mikella’s journey into clinical trials began right here in Brisbane, making this a must-listen episode for aspiring and early-career professionals in clinical operations.

What happens when an entrepreneurial mindset meets relentless persistence? We sit down with Tyson Charteris to unpack the journey behind his career, the lessons learned along the way, and what continues to drive him to push the clinical trials industry forward. Whether you're a student eyeing your first role or a seasoned professional looking to level up, this one is packed with insights for anyone serious about high performance in the clinical trial space. If you would like to get in touch with Tyson, you can find him on LinkedIn or his official email: tyson@accelesite.com

What gets you out of bed every morning? Join us as we explore Angela Oakman’s path in clinical trials and the passion that keeps her delivering excellence day after day. From a mile-high perspective to microscopic focus, we uncover the throughline of her career and how she is shaping the future of the field. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss!

What does it really take to lead a clinical trial site? Suzanne Elliott brings years of experience and deep industry insight as she shares her journey into clinical trials, the operational realities of running a site, key challenges, and what she would be doing if clinical trials were not her calling. This episode was recorded on 29 August 2025, at which time Suzanne was Associate Director of Clinical Trials at Gallipoli Medical Research.

Ever wondered how AI is shaping the way we work in clinical trials right now? Meet Maree Beare, who is helping sites and CROs dramatically reduce time spent on document generation through Clinials.

We kick off the podcast with Shilpa Agarwal sharing her journey into clinical trials, what makes a great leader, and her game-changing insights on neurolinguistic programming, the Eisenhower Matrix, and more. Tune in for a deep dive packed with inspiration and practical takeaways you won’t want to miss!

Welcome to the Trial Master Podcast, your backstage pass to clinical research. Real talk from inside clinical trials. Each episode brings candid conversations with professionals across the field, whether they’ve just started or are leading the way. If you're a student or early in your career, this is where you’ll learn what no textbook tells you.