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IRT - Interactive Response Technologies
October 14-15, 2025The Westin Copley Place, Boston

Jimmy Bechtel
Vice President, Site Engagement at Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS)
Speaker

Profile

Jimmy Bechtel is the Society for Clinical Research Sites' (SCRS) Vice President of Site Engagement. He brings experience from both the site and sponsor sides of the clinical research industry to his critical role with SCRS. Jimmy provided a variety of support within the site spectrum in previous positions as data specialist, patient recruiter and operations manager. On the pharma side where he worked in innovation project management, Jimmy utilized his previous professional experience to encourage a site-centric environment and create ease for sites working with a major sponsor company. This multifaceted background allows Jimmy to bring a unique perspective to the work he does on behalf of the sites. At SCRS, Jimmy is in charge of developing and executing the company's site-facing initiatives, and works closely with key industry partners to build out various SCRS partnership programs. Additionally, Jimmy drives the implementation the Membership department’s site focused operations as well as design and marketing.

Jimmy Bechtel, SCRS VP of Site Engagement, leverages his clinical research experience from both site and sponsor perspectives. With a diverse background as a data specialist, patient recruiter, and operations manager, he fosters a site-centric environment and facilitates collaboration between sites and major sponsors. Jimmy spearheads site-facing initiatives, collaborates with industry partners for partnership programs, and oversees the Membership department's site-focused operations, design, and marketing efforts.

Agenda Sessions

  • Pain Points for Sites when Using IRT Systems

    10:00am