Many of the clinical trial delays and recruitment challenges in today's industry can be attributed to decisions made while designing the protocol and in the outsourcing strategy. Bringing clinical operations experts into the decision-making process can help proactively address some of the biggest challenges facing trials today. In this podcast, Raul Lima, MBA, EVP, Strategic Clinical Operations of inSeption Group, explains the difference between clinical development and clinical operations, misconceptions CMOs have about clinical operations and how to successfully navigate the complexities of clinical trial execution.  For more information about inSeption Group, visit inSeptionGroup.com.  For more information about the annual Chief Medical Officer Summit 360° and its affiliated editorials, podcasts and webcasts, please visit CMO360.org.