Bold Thinking is your library of sales insights, strategies, and real-world lessons for founders, leaders, and business development teams in clinical research.

Here, you’ll find full blog posts that challenge conventional thinking and give you practical tools to win more studies, build lasting partnerships, and scale revenue.

You Can’t Hold BD Accountable for Revenue Without Investing in Relationships

Business development leaders are often measured on revenue but judged on relationships — a mismatch that creates frustration on both sides of the table. In this piece, I explore why dashboards should measure relationship health, not just deal size, and how bold leadership turns metrics into momentum.

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The Art of the Long Game: Why Clinical Research Sales Requires a Different Mindset

Every curve in the road represents a real-world challenge: gatekeepers, feasibility forms, check-ins, committees — all before the deal is even close. If you’re not prepared for the climb, the mountain will win.

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Breaking Down the Silos: Why Sales, Marketing, and Operations Must Align to Drive Sustainable Growth

Most clinical research organizations don’t fail because of funding or competition — they stall because of internal silos. Sales, marketing, and operations must work in sync to drive sustainable growth. Here’s how to break down those walls and build real alignment.

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