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Innovating oncology patient experience with data, digital & tech

In this episode of the Driving Digital in Biopharma podcast, Samer Ansari, Head of Data, Digital, and Technology at Takeda Oncology, joins Tom Lehmann, Global Head of Accenture Life Sciences R&D, to discuss the role of digital in creating exceptional HCP and patient experiences. Through their shared passion for data and tech and the importance of using it to positively change not only the Life Sciences industry but also the lives of our loved ones, Samer and Tom explore how Takeda is leveraging data to create a meaningful impact on patients’ experiences. We glimpse into the actions Samer and his team are taking around the globe, discuss how their organizational structure and innovation mindset create the opportunity for agility, and explore real-life applications of technology to improve patient outcomes. Samer emphasizes the need to balance investment choices with business expectations and ultimately showcase the impact of those investments, while always keeping the patient at heart.

Contributors:

Tom Lehmann

Managing Director – Life Sciences

Samer Ansari

Head – Data, Digital, and Technology, Takeda Oncology

Harmonizing digital, data and traditional ways of working

Digital transformation in biopharma requires a delicate balance between traditional methods, rapidly emerging technology, and human decision-making. A shift in perspective to focus on change management is imperative. Working in a human+machine mode enables the augmentation of human roles; it requires becoming comfortable and knowledgeable with your data and technology to derive deeper insights, enhance human potential, and increase role effectiveness.

Contributors:

Tom Lehmann

Managing Director – Life Sciences

Chris Braithwaite

Global Head of Drug Development Digital and IT, Novartis

Design for the future and deliver progress over perfection

For Biopharma organizations, the quest to modernize digital, data, and analytics capabilities across Development must focus on near-term wins while planning for the future. There is a sense of urgency for patients seeking better, faster treatments. And this is a non-linear endeavor – iteration and evolution are a given. A compressed transformation approach combined with agile experimentation can deliver tangible benefits quickly and establish a foundation for future growth.

Contributors:

Tom Lehmann

Managing Director – Life Sciences

Michel Rider

VP – Digital, Analytics, and Performance, GSK

Driving digital in biopharma podcasts

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Rethink it: Digital is not a thing, digital is a means

Tom Lehmann  discusses the important of a strong digital core when evolving operation in biopharma with Jason Bronfeld, Head of Product Development IT, BMS.

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Enabling tomorrow’s science through digital

Tom Lehmann talks with Anders Persson, AstraZeneca, about the role of digital and data in the transformation of global drug development.

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Decentralized methods and the future of clinical research

Host Tom Lehmann talks with Craig Lipset, a long-time advocate and inspiring innovator in the clinical research and medicine development community.

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Digital is greater than technology

Tom Lehmann discusses digital strategy and transformation wins with Guido Radack, Vice President, Strategic Initiatives Leader at Bayer.

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From documents to data - Regulatory's future?

Tom and guest Eddie Reilly, Sanofi discuss delivering new therapies to patients more efficiently and how that’s enabled by regulatory affairs.

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Life Sciences

In search of the digital thread

Host Tom Lehmann talks with John Kelleher, head of digital quality for Pfizer global supply. John shares insights on connecting learnings and impacts of a digital QA transformation pilot to a more holistic QC transformation initiative.

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Life Sciences

Raising the innovation bar in early research and development

Lars and Tom discuss the journey to accelerate research and early development through lab automation...

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Life Sciences

Enabling scientific curiosity through digital in drug recovery

Tom and guest Julie Huxley-Jones, GSK, discuss the mindset of scientific curiosity, innovation and collaboration and its role on the impact of digital in scientific discovery.

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Life Sciences

Data is the new currency for drug development

Venkat and Tom discuss the critical role of data, design and digital and creating value with patients.

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Life Sciences

Digital at the pace of science

Kailash and Tom discuss strategy, how digital is improving patient health, the pace of technology, and future vision.

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Life Sciences

A human health care philosophy and digital transformation

Stephen and Tom talk about how Eisai’s focus on human health care is shaping the company’s digital approach.

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Life Sciences

Decentralized clinical research

Craig and Tom discuss priorities for clinical trial access and decentralized research methods.

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Life Sciences

In search of the digital thread

John and Tom talk about learnings from a digital transformation pilot and improving process.

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Life Sciences

The 4 P’s of digital transformation

Debraj and Tom discuss the enabling role of 4 P’s in a successful digital transformation.

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Life Sciences

Digital’s positive role in patient health

Tina, Jennifer and Tom discuss the COVID-19 patient-care reset.

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Life Sciences

Digital is greater than technology

Guido and Tom discuss clinical innovation, technology investment, decentralized trials and COVID’s role.

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Life Sciences

Digital at the pace of science

Kailash and Tom discuss strategy, how digital is improving patient health, the pace of technology, and future vision.

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Life Sciences

Digitalization in Biopharma R&D

Join Tom and Katie Miinch for the discussion that ignited our series!

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Meet the host

Tom Lehmann
Managing Director – Life Sciences

"It’s fascinating to connect with people in the middle of shaping and delivering transformation, learning about the challenges and opportunities they are experiencing."

I’ve spent the past 25 years working with biopharmaceutical companies across the R&D value chain to understand and address their critical business challenges. During this time, I’ve seen technology (and now digital) evolve from being viewed as an enabler and cost center into something that is now a core part of the dialog to solve the most complex challenges faced by the industry. That evolution was a large part of the decision to start a podcast series that explores the state of digital transformation in the biopharmaceutical industry.