The clinical research and pharmaceutical industry could never have expected the events of 2020. With clinical trials being mostly paused for part of the year, the adoption of social distancing practices, travel restrictions, and the intense search for COVID-19 vaccines and treatments in full swing, our industry has adapted to keep research moving through it all. The RealTime-CTMS Team is exceedingly thankful for all of the clinical staff and professionals in clinical research who have taken COVID-19 head-on and have given us the possibility of testing and approving a vaccine, in an unprecedented time, that will put this pandemic behind us.
We had the opportunity to involve our team in a company-wide discussion to share our own experiences this year and reflect on what we are each truly thankful for. This is what the RealTime team members are thankful for:
- “I am most grateful for the opportunity to work with a dedicated team that cares about the quality of service that is provided to an industry that is working so hard to improve the livelihood of so many people around the world. It is a pleasure to be apart of this life changing industry and team.” – Evelyn
- “I’m most grateful for the RealTime family and research professionals across our industry that chose not to shy away from the challenges that 2020 brought. In the face of uncertainty, the RealTime team went above and beyond to help research sites across the globe find new ways to continue research in the midst of a pandemic. That’s truly amazing and I’m honored to work with such dedicated and innovative people here at RealTime and throughout the industry.” – Nathan
- “I am thankful to be a part of a company that is providing amazing services to companies around the world. I have not been with RealTime that long but I absolutely loving working here. The comradery between the team, the dedication to our customers, and the desire the company has to grow and improve are just a few reasons I enjoy working at RealTime each day.” – Camielle
- “As an HR professional and being quite new to the medical industry I have always valued every person’s profession in every industry. But when I opened the door to this new opportunity, it also helped to really widen my Thankfulness and Gratefulness of the people who work in the medical field, in all capacities, because they are helping and servicing people 24 hours a day 7 days a week. And Real Time is a part of that, and it is helping to make a huge difference for the medical industry.” – Aurora
- “I am grateful to work for a growing software company that stuck together and overcame the unforeseen challenges of 2020.” – Daniel
- “RealTime Software Solutions has not only perfected its product but offered an inviting environment for its employees. We don’t need to play games in the office or receive monetary compensation to know that we are a group of individuals that, although not related by blood, have moved in together as his, hers, and ours to work toward the common goal, YOU. The year 2020 was never what anyone had anticipated, but we have all forged through together. In the short time I have been with Realtime, several new products have been rolled out, as well has enhancements to the originals. If we can do this during a time of turbulence, I cannot wait to see what happens in the future!” – Kimberlie
- “I am most grateful for my tight knitted family – my daughters (3) raised them as a single parent and they turned out to be wonderful young ladies and now the older ones have blessed me with grandkids.” – Gilberto
- “In this whirlwind year of 2020, I’m most grateful to be part of a company and supportive team and leadership that not only can pivot and make innovative changes, but at the same time continues to hold steadfast and anchored to our core values and goals.” – Ron
- “I am most grateful for new beginnings. I started a new job, relocated to a new city, and married my best friend in 2020.” – Patrick
- “I am grateful to be part of an amazing company that continues to utilize innovate concepts that allows for global therapeutic advancements. Being able to experience this first hand and how beneficial our SOMS have been during the COVID-19 pandemic and essentially being part of the footsteps of this historical event makes me proud to be involved in this life changing industry.” – Kim
- “I am most grateful for the birth of my daughter who just turned one year old!” – Robert
- “I am grateful for the wonderful nurses and doctors that care for us during our time of need. I am grateful for all the different families that I am a part of: Blood, work, friends, neighbors,…I am grateful to hold and snuggle my new granddaughter, the first of many grand and great grandchildren.” – Chuck
- “I am grateful that researchers conducting clinical trials for COVID-19 treatments and vaccines have brought awareness to the importance of clinical trials in preventing, curing, and treating all types of illnesses. Seeing our community embrace the idea of participating in a clinical trial for the greater good of our world and future generations is inspiring. I am thankful to be a part of a company that develops technology that aids in creating better efficiencies in the clinical trial experience for both the researcher and the patient.” – Elise
- “Though this year has been a challenging year for many industries throughout the world, I am most thankful for how the research industry has adapted and embraced new ways of conducting clinical trials, while helping to advance the future of how clinical trials are conducted.” – Chris
- “I am grateful for being part of a company that when facing an obstacle of pandemic proportions, instead going into panic mode, they put their best foot forward and quickly adapt to change by taking the job mobile. To quote the great Charles Darwin; “It is not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive but those who can best manage change”. When facing our toughest opponent we see what we are made of, and the family of RealTime has indeed kicked adversity in the rear and then some.” – Norma
- “I am thankful for our frontline clinical research Heroes, who are working tirelessly, every single day to bring lifesaving vaccines to the world and defeat one of the most challenging pandemics in modern history. I’m also grateful to work with the most talented and passionate professionals who will stop at nothing to ensure that our customers have the right tools and support they need to quickly and successfully navigate this challenging time. #operateasoneteam” – Scott
- “I am thankful for the fact that, in the midst of a global pandemic, mankind has come together to innovate and develop effective vaccines in an unprecedented amount of time (roughly nine months). If you compare this timeline to any other vaccine ever created, this is a monumental accomplishment, to put it lightly. This effort has required the input of millions of amazing people to include scientists, engineers, the FDA, as well as our own clinical research industry which includes doctors, nurses, clinical research professionals, AMAZING SYSTEMS and SOFTWARE, and we can never forget the research volunteers who participated in these experimental clinical trials on behalf us all and in the spirit of service for the greater good. It is very rewarding to know that all of us here at RealTime played a part in solving this incredible dilemma that will undoubtably save millions of lives. Hold your heads up high and hold your families tight this Thanksgiving because you are making a difference for them and for the world.” – Rick
In the end, we are in this battle together to continue to evolve as an industry, create innovative solutions, find better and more effective treatments, and change the world. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
– The RealTime team
