The Role of Technology in Biopharma with GSK

Oct. 04, 2024

When we think of the biopharmaceutical industry, we often think of innovation in terms of discovery of novel medicines treating any number of diseases and conditions. The innovation occurring in the pharma industry extends beyond drug discovery and now includes the application of technology in pursuit of developing new therapies.

In this episode, we dive into how the pharma industry thinks through the development and deployment of novel technology. Technologies such as clinical operations software, AI and machine learning have increased the efficiency of every stage of the drug development process. This approach has helped drive the discovery of new therapeutic classes and the development of drugs for targets and diseases that were previously thought untreatable.

To discuss this topic, we're joined by Shobie Ramakrishnan, GSK's Chief Digital and Technology Officer. Since joining GSK in 2018, she has transformed the company’s capabilities in digital, data, and analytics, and has played a pivotal role in establishing a more agile commercial operating model. Before joining GSK, Shobie held senior technology leadership roles in organizations including AstraZeneca, Salesforce, Genentech, and Roche.

Chapters:
0:27 Introduction
1:45 Overview of Shobie's Career
2:40 Framing the Evolution of Technology in the Biopharma Industry
4:50 What Drove Shobie to the Healthcare Industry and GSK
7:05 How Technology Can Enable a Company's Purpose and Strategy
9:25 How a Chief Digital and Technology Officer Strategizes
14:00 Technology Fuels Biopharma Innovation Beyond Clinical Development
16:00 Explaining the Concept and Use Case of a Digital Twin
19:00 How Biopharma Can Manage the Proliferation of Healthcare Data
25:10 The Benefits of a Unified Data and Research Platform
29:00 The Role of AI Technologies in Biopharma
33:10 Key Trends Investors Should Watch Out For

This podcast was originally recorded on September 5, 2024.


Portrait of Charles Rhyee

Managing Director, Health Care - Health Care Technology Research Analyst, TD Cowen

Portrait of Charles Rhyee


Managing Director, Health Care - Health Care Technology Research Analyst, TD Cowen

Portrait of Charles Rhyee


Managing Director, Health Care - Health Care Technology Research Analyst, TD Cowen

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