{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Impactful Breakthroughs","title":"Dr. Karen Correa - VP Clinical Development Operations, Boehringer Ingelheim","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1413,"description":"After 30 years in clinical research, most people would tell you they've seen it all. But for today's guest, Dr. Karen Correa, three decades in the industry has only deepened her conviction that it’s less critical to know everything, and much more important to know everyone. \n\nKaren is the VP of Clinical Development Operations at Boehringer Ingelheim, and on this episode of Impactful Breakthroughs she speaks with Zach Gobst about what it really takes to build teams and cultures that deliver for patients.\n\nThe two talk about why culture is the real unmet need in clinical development today. When processes, science, and timelines are all clearly established, company culture is the thing that can't be downloaded or rushed, and yet it's where everything begins and ends. Karen also opens up about the mentors who shaped her character, each pouring something different into her: truth, compassion, curiosity, and courage.\n\nAnd when it comes to the inevitable challenges that come with a career of this scope, Karen has a reframe that stays with you. A delay is not a denial. Keep knocking. That no is going to become a yes someday. Because at the end of it all, she's never lost sight of why the work matters, and that's exactly the kind of north star that keeps the best leaders going.\n\nTimestamps\n00:00 Episode Start\n01:45 How Karen's career in clinical research began\n04:45 Understanding the patient experience from every angle\n05:30 Why culture is the real unmet need in pharma\n09:00 The mentors who shaped Karen's character and courage\n12:30 Reframing challenges as learning opportunities\n15:25 Finding your circle and embracing vulnerability\n16:00 Being intentional about personal growth\n17:15 How Karen is approaching AI today\n19:55 What's energizing Karen about the future of clinical research\n\nKey Takeaways\nCulture is the real unmet need. When everyone in the industry already possesses the hard science skills, team culture is the only thing left. Karen believes it’s where...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/uUl5NjCb9mY4i46LGv4GWJrr5WVj3WxuYTgjBphYmcc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85MDM0/ZDk5OWI2YTcwYWRh/NTM0NzIyODViMjU4/ODlmZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}