From Start-up to Strategy: Lessons in Leadership with Kathy Bradrick

<p><strong>In This Episode:</strong></p><p>I sit down with clinical research executive Kathy Bradrick to explore her journey through the CRO world: from her early days in business operations at a startup to becoming CEO of her own company.</p><p>Throughout the conversation, Kathy shares how business sense, asking good questions, and a strong work ethic helped her grow her career, and why small companies remain close to her heart.</p><p>You’ll hear reflections on founding companies, navigating mistakes, learning through doing, and how people-centered leadership fuels sustainable growth. Plus, enjoy a bit of reminiscing as Kathy and I reflect on fun and formative moments from our intersecting careers over the past 25+ years.</p><p>Listen and learn: </p><ul><li><p>What to do when you make a million-dollar mistake</p></li><li><p>Why it’s important to understand the business beyond your role</p></li><li><p>What small companies offer that large companies do not</p></li><li><p>How you are networking every day—even if you think you’re not</p></li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>What being “patient-first” means in real clinical research settings</li></ul><p><br></p></li></ul><p><strong>Quote of the episode:</strong> </p><p>“Leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about curiosity, courage, and the willingness to keep learning.”</p><p><strong>Resources/Show Notes:</strong></p><ul><li><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandacross/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Follow Amanda Cross on LinkedIn⁠</a></li><li><a href="https://www.crossfieldcc.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Crossfield Coaching and Consulting</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="#" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Follow Kathy Bradrick on LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://sparkcr.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Spark Clinical Research</a></li></ul></li></ul><ul><li><p><a href="#" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Subscribe to the Biometrics Leadership Lab newsletter on LinkedIn</a> for more professional development insights, tips, and strategies</p><p><br></p></li></ul>