In this episode of Clinical Trial Files, we sit down with Karen Cloete, founder of TASK Research Academy, to explore how clinical research training can, and must, evolve beyond silos and checklists.

With over 17 years of experience across clinical operations, monitoring, audits, compliance, and sponsor oversight, Karen shares her unconventional journey into clinical trials and how seeing the industry from every angle inspired her to rethink how professionals are trained. From CRA to site leader to sponsor-side expert, Karen explains why understanding the entire clinical trial lifecycle is essential for quality, compliance, and career growth.

The conversation dives into real-world challenges in global training, including language barriers, cultural context, and regulatory complexity, and how animation, simulation, and ...