CTP 006: Journey from Engineer to Clinical Director with Robin Eckert

“You have to forgive yourself and not expect perfection” - Robin Eckert In this episode, I had the privilege to talk to Robin Eckert. Robin is an engineer by training who later transitioned into clinical safety and clinical trial management. She is a very accomplished individual who has led complex structural heart medical device trials. Robin is also one of the most creative individuals in the clinical research space. If you’re a gal (or a guy) wanting to transition into clinical research or change roles at your current company, Robin will inspire you with her personal story. We wrap up our discussion with top-notch resources in the interventional cardiology space. I hope you enjoy this interview with Robin as much as I did. Listen to it on iTunes.Stream by clicking here.Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here and choosing “save as.” Selected Links from the Episode Connect with Robin LinkedIn TVT Conference TCT MD FDA Resources Drugs Medical Devices Biologics Gray Sheet Cardiac Interventions Today Graphics Design: 99Designs Show Notes: Transitioning from R&D engineering to clinical research [02:39] Leading clinical safety and working independently [10:50] What it takes to switch roles [13:41] Finding mentors within clinical organization [16:08] Creativity in clinical research [19:01] Importance of marketing and messaging in clinical research [23:19] Tips and insights for CROs responsible for creating newsletters [29:18] How to get credibility among your peers, industry, understanding why something is important in the grand scheme of things [35:25] Attending conferences [37:27] QUESTION: What was most useful for you in this episode? Leave me a comment below and thanks for listening.