About
AI is now appearing across the clinical trial lifecycle; from protocol planning and feasibility to site selection, data review, reconciliation, patient-facing technologies, oversight, and reporting. But for many clinical trial teams, the real challenge is no longer whether AI is relevant. It is knowing where AI can create meaningful value, where it may introduce unnecessary operational or compliance risk, and how to choose the right place to start.

This webinar will explore how to evaluate AI use cases in clinical trial operations based on business need, workflow fit, data readiness, explainability, human oversight, governance expectations, and implementation effort.
The session is designed to help teams move beyond AI excitement and toward smarter, more defensible decisions about where AI can support clinical trial workflows.
When
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 · 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (US & Canada) (GMT -4:00)
Agenda
  • Moving from AI interest to practical implementation
  • Identifying AI use cases with real workflow value
  • Assessing data readiness and governance needs
  • Understanding where AI can create operational or compliance risk
  • Balancing human oversight with automation
  • Prioritizing AI opportunities that are realistic, valuable, and defensible
Presenters
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Tanya Du Plessis
Chief Data Strategist & Solutions Officer, Bioforum The Data Masters
Tanya has more than 18 years of experience managing various data management operational teams. She is a certified Clinical Data Manager and Project Management Professional, and she holds an M.Med.Sc in Hematology and Cell Biology from the University of the Free State. In addition, Tanya serves as a board member and plays an active role in the Society of Clinical Data Management (SCDM) EMEA Leadership Committee.
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Willie Muehlhausen
Partner & Co-Founder, SAFIRA Clinical Research
Willie Muehlhausen is Partner and Co-Founder of SAFIRA Clinical Research, bringing more than 25 years of experience in clinical trial technology, with a focus on patient-facing technologies, eCOA/ePRO, decentralized trial readiness, and digital implementation in clinical research. Before co-founding SAFIRA, Willie held senior innovation and eCOA leadership roles at ICON and worked across clinical technology, product development, and implementation strategy. He is also a published author and industry contributor in electronic patient-reported outcomes and clinical trial technology.
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