Driving digital in biopharma: Podcast

In this episode of "Driving Digital in Biopharma," host Tom Lehmann welcomes Morrey Atkinson, the Chief Technology and Operations Officer at Vertex Pharmaceuticals. With a rich background in process development and manufacturing within the pharmaceutical industry, Morrey shares his insights on Vertex's strategic evolution and its commitment to serial innovation through substantial investments in R&D. They discuss the company’s modality-agnostic approach, which allows flexibility in tackling various diseases, as well as covering the strategic use of contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) to optimize Vertex's global manufacturing footprint, ensuring rapid and reliable delivery of therapies to patients worldwide.

Listeners will gain a comprehensive understanding of how Vertex Pharmaceuticals leverages digital innovation to maintain its leadership in drug development and manufacturing, setting new standards in the biopharma industry

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.

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.