The Caidya Story: Partnering to Drive Success

Barbara Lopez Kunz, CEO of Caidya, discusses how expertise, communication, and shared ownership contribute to strong sponsor partnerships. She explains how trust develops as teams work together, openly examine different approaches, and apply their knowledge to guide clinical trials toward the intended outcomes. Barbara also shares an example involving two complex Phase II and Phase III trials for which a sponsor requested data lock three months earlier than planned. Through close collaboration, careful process changes, frequent communication, and risk mitigation planning, the teams met the accelerated timeline. The discussion demonstrates how genuine partnership can help sponsors navigate limited time, resources, and complex development decisions.