Research Planning & Administration
Accelerate cancer research innovation and impact
Research has never been more crucial—or promising—in the journey to cure cancer. Breakthroughs are transforming the cancer landscape, offering new hope to patients and energizing physicians and researchers. But translating these innovations into real-world impact requires overcoming strategic and operational challenges. Organizations that effectively harness technological advancements and industry momentum will lead the charge toward a cure.
As the nation’s leading oncology advisory firm, we bring over 50 years of cancer expertise to help organizations elevate their research programs. Our approach combines enterprise-wide strategic vision with actionable, high-impact solutions to transform your cancer research program.
No two organizations are the same—so neither are our solutions
Oncology research strategy: Whether building from the ground up or refining an established program, we accelerate research programs through detailed planning and benchmarking against leading cancer centers.
Clinical trials network planning: Support multi-site network planning through owned or partnered channels, expanding access to larger, more diverse populations for accrual.
Clinical research Operations: Enhance clinical trial efficiency with streamlined processes, improved training, and tools that speed study start-up, enhance safety, optimize profitability, and reduce risk.
NCI designation pursuit: Assist with strategy, gap assessment, and business planning for effective Cancer Center Support Grant pursuit, including alignment with essential criteria.
NCI designation renewal: Strengthen renewal preparation with expert guidance on excelling in core grant requirements, optimizing EAB review, and securing higher scores.
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Meet our Research Planning & Administration Leaders
Mike Brown
Mike Brown is a Senior Partner in Strategic Transformation and leads the Oncology Solutions practice. Mike’s healthcare career spans nearly 15 years fostering collaboration between academic medical centers and community-based systems.
Ryan Langdale
Ryan Langdale is a Senior Partner in Strategic Transformation. His consulting career spans over 12 years, including a decade providing strategic, partnership, and performance advisory services exclusively in the cancer care space.
Melissa Childress
Melissa Childress is a Partner in Strategic Transformation. As an enthusiastic healthcare leader, Melissa has over 25 years of experience in planning, implementing, and optimizing operations in cancer centers.
Sophie Clamon
Sophie Clamon is a Partner at Chartis. Her work is focused on supporting cancer providers set and implement strategic and operation plans to enhance the quality and efficiency of oncology care delivery.
Daniel DePonte
Daniel DePonte is a Partner in Strategic Transformation. He combines a rich background in financial analytics with a comprehensive business sense.
Brian Leigh
Brian Leigh is a Partner in Strategic Transformation. He has a background in healthcare that includes experience working for hospital systems and medical device suppliers.
