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The clock is ticking down to your next bid defense

Prepare best for your 1st, 10th, or biggest bid defense. Get certified in the process.

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Our instructors

Nathan Currier

Executive Instructor

Nathan brings more than 28 years of cross-sector experience spanning clinical development, pre-clinical research, medical education, biotechnology, and academic oncology. With a PhD in cellular and molecular biology from McGill University, his academic work centered on NK-cell-mediated amelioration of erythroleukemia (Di Guglielmo Syndrome). Across his career, he has contributed to fundamental oncology research, pediatric neuroblastoma studies involving radioligand modalities, and executive-level clinical strategy roles guiding global development programs. His expertise bridges commercial development, clinical strategy, and more than two decades of experience spanning CRO services, biotechnology research, and client management.

Christopher Morley

Executive Instructor

Christopher brings 25 years of clinical research industry experience across both clinical development strategy and operations. For well over a decade he has managed and led bidding and operational teams across the spectrum of the RFP process. Spanning operational roles from Clinical Research Associate up to Portfolio Director across biotech and pharmaceutical programs in multiple therapeutic areas and treatment modalities, he has seen the nuances of how delivery teams find success through strong planning, risk mitigation, and team coordination at all levels. Christopher holds a MPH from Emory University and a BS from Georgia State University. Prior to his work in clinical research, Christopher proudly served in the United States Marine Corps.

What our customers are saying

“To be brief, my crash course allowed me to walk into a difficult situation and emerge as a leader in the meeting, and become a critical team member in the eventual clinical trial that was awarded to our CRO.”

Anonymous - Top 10 CRO

“I'm going to recommend this course to my clin ops colleagues. I had less than a week to prepare for a surprise bid defense meeting and I was very nervous. I found CTEI's crash course and was very, very happy I did.”

Anna

“I was looking to boost my credentials and resume for a potential clinical trial manager opening at my company. My certification from CTEI for bid defenses looks great on my resume and makes me stand out from others. What a unique and incredibly important skill.”

Roger - Wilmington, NC

“As a proposed Medical Monitor stepping into sponsor‑facing meetings for the first time, this course was exactly what I needed. It helped me translate my therapeutic expertise into clear, confident communication that resonated with what became a contracted client.”

Julie G. - Houston, TX

“I’ve supported dozens of studies, but bid defenses always felt unpredictable. CTEI’s training broke down what sponsors expect from medical team members and gave me practical ways to contribute without over‑explaining. I felt prepared and composed in my next meeting.”

Anonymous - CRO Medical Team

“Being part of a Phase 1 bid defense can be intimidating, especially when you’re the medical voice in the room. This course taught me how to present clinical insights and my role succinctly, and how to support the operational team effectively. In my mind it made an incredibly noticeable difference in how I came across to the prospective client.”

Bernie E. - Medical professional

“CTEI’s course was a wake‑up call for me and our leadership team. The clarity, structure, and insider perspective immediately elevated how we prepare junior staff for sponsor‑facing meetings. We saw stronger presence, tighter messaging, and noticeably more confident delivery within weeks.”

Louise - San Diego, CA

“I was impressed by how quickly this course could translate into real performance gains. Our junior CTMs and PMs walked into their next bid defense with a level of composure and strategic awareness I’ve never seen at that career stage. We're strongly considering making it mandatory training for all new hires.”

Liz - CRO Exec

“The program gave me a clear framework for how executives should show up in Phase 1 discussions, and in my first ever bid defense in this industry — credible, concise, and deeply aligned with sponsor expectations. I walked into that meeting confident, prepared, and able to elevate the entire team’s presence.”

Nicholas - CRO Executive

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