Barbara Schneider, PhD, MBA

Executive Director, Biostatistical Services, Advarra

Barbara Schneider is Executive Director of Biostatistical Services at Advarra. She heads Advarra’s independent data monitoring committee and endpoint adjudication services, which provide trusted safety oversight for hundreds of clinical trials around the world. Prior to acquisition by Advarra in 2021, Schneider was the founder and CEO of Watermark Research Partners. Watermark was the first company to provide independent data safety monitoring board services and endpoint adjudication to the clinical trial industry.

Latest Posts by Barbara Schneider

The Data Monitoring Committee Charter Is Now a Strategic Governance Document 

FDA’s 2024 draft guidance signals broader expectations for data monitoring committee (DMC) independence, communication, documentation, and sponsor decision-making. For sponsors...

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Why Data Monitoring Committees are Crucial in Multi-Regional Oncology Trials

Check out this informative read about the importance of Data Monitoring Committees in multi-site oncology...

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The Importance of a Large Network of KOLs for DMCs

In the complex landscape of clinical trials, the data monitoring committee (DMC) serves as the...

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The Power of Worldwide Networks in Data and Safety Monitoring Boards

In an era where clinical trials are increasingly global, it’s more imperative than ever to...

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The Value of Continuity: Program-level Data Safety Monitoring Boards

In the realm of pharmaceutical development, ensuring the safety and efficacy of new treatments is...

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Understanding FDA’s 2024 Draft Guidance on DMCs

The FDA's 2024 draft guidance emphasizes the critical role of independent DMCs in clinical trials,...

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DSMB Best Practices and Behind the Scenes Insights

Ensure your DSMB meets regulatory standards. Learn best practices in administration, member selection, and overcoming...

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What Goes into a Charter for DSMB or Endpoint Adjudication?

Learn the essentials of creating a robust charter for DMCs and EACs—an indispensable tool for...

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